Future Craft
For this project, my chosen stitch was Chinese silk embroidery, which led me to look into chinoiserie patterns and vases. Florals were a common motif in this project due to their relation to China and chinoiserie, specifically the peony, in which I explored a range of different techniques such as appliqué, beading, silk shading and free-hand machine embroidery. For my colour palette, I chose the trend 'pulsepoint', which consists of a lot of vibrant, warm-toned colours with some darker tones. The main colours in my project were dark blue, bright pink and yellow, with hints of purple and gold.
Title page
Trend and colour board
Close up of final sample
Freehand machine embroidery inspired by the chinoiserie pattern.
Development of research, drawings and samples
Close up of final sample
Applique peonies with a twisted bugle bead outline and sequined centre.
Close up of final sample
Applique and freehand machine embroidery
Close up of final sample
Freehand machine embroidery and beading
Final fashion lineup
Close up of final sample
Silk shading with freehand machine embroidery, beading and gold work
Final sample lineup