more print designs and ETHOS

I created a range of repeat designs with the intention of adding more detail with the ETHOS. This should have been completed sooner and by being cautious with fabric and experimenting on screen prints, I feel conscious about my time management. Although researching the different effects that the ETHOS has on the fabric was necessary and has influenced my decisions when choosing digitally printed fabric, I am aware that the selection of fabrics in the print room are limited so during Unit X, I intend to source my own.

I like the idea of including stitch in a repeat pattern. I think my samples have been very successful because the stitching has matched well to the print design. I found it easy to do this by marking down where the centre of the design was on the computer (just after designing) so that I could line it up when on the stitch out machine. I also used filmoplast instead of stitch and tear, to ensure my design was straight.

 

Embroidery over repeat print

I also used the ETHOS to create a 20 x 20 cm repeat tile. I am pleased with the outcome, as the edges line up perfectly and I intend to develop this idea further. I will have to consider time management more carefully as the stitch out machine gets booked up quite quickly nearer the end of the project. I intend to overcome this during Unit X buy completing my design development at a faster pace.

This type of dense embroidery could be used as boarders or an area of focus within a design. During Unit X I plan on developing the repeat technique further by creating a range of designs consisting of different densities of embroidery.