- Embroidered Applique DIY Adventures
I have been upcycling denim jackets, with various embellishments, for a while. For example, below are some recent ones. For whatever reason, I have been inspired to embellish another, with an aesthetic that I would describe as abstract medieval. In particular, I like some of the bizarre characters. I also like the organic vine-like backgrounds. My Process Abstract Faces Abstract Faces I wanted my characters to be abstract, with round faces, so I started creating a few faces out of calico, using free-motion thread-sketching. This is where you drop the feed dogs on your machine and set the stitch length… Read more: Embroidered Applique DIY Adventures - Designing a Sashiko Patched Shirt
I have done quite a bit of work with Sashiko, directly onto clothing, as well as Boro Sashiko. Below are a few examples of sashiko embroidery from Glen and I, that has been stitched directly onto thrifted shirts. This time, I had a vision of a sashiko shirt with more of a patched or Boro look, so I set about designing me creation. I normally apply the sashiko pattern with a transfer or using a template. This time, I just happen to be in one of my favorite sewing shops and they had a printed sashiko panel, so I decided… Read more: Designing a Sashiko Patched Shirt - Upcycled Chore Jacket with Ainu Designs
The Ainu People The Ainu are an indigenous people from the northern region of the Japan. The only thing that I know about them is from seeing their designs, when scrolling through pinterest, looking for Sashiko designs. Below is just one example of their designs, which I have used as inspiration. My Process I salvaged a chore jacket a while ago and kept it in mind to embellish with Ainu designs. I have a copy of photoshop, so blowing the design up and editing it to requirements was doable. If you don’t have photoshop, then I recommend GIMP or struggle… Read more: Upcycled Chore Jacket with Ainu Designs
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