I finished the jacket - the simplest shape and no lining - the merino is so soft it's a pleasure to feel it brushing against the skin. I'm proud of it! - and am already planning the warp for the next woven length - maybe this time I'll try some more complex shape.I managed to overcome my fear to cut and sew handwoven fabric - I washed the length in the washing machine - wool cycle - before ironing it and starting to cut, and as a precaution I zigzagged all the pieces before sewing. Then welcome bias binding!
Last weekend my husband and I spent three days in London - we went to see Origin, week 2 - quality of the pieces on display is incredibly high, and exhibitors are friendly and willing to share about their work. Woven textile designers were there too - a feast for the eyes!
The jacket is beautiful! I bet you are glad that you overcame the fear of cutting your fabric.
ReplyDeletedoni ma é bellissima, l´avevi descritta come un´amenitá.. brava!!
ReplyDeletebaci, carola
ciao gigia, grazie!
ReplyDeletema, esattamente, che cosa intendi tu con "amenità"?
I have been afraid to cut my handwoven fabrics. Some I am even afraid to machine wash!
ReplyDeleteDana, you shouldn't be afraid! wearing a jacket made with your own handwoven fabric is a great feeling!!! I do machine wash almost all of my handwovens....
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