Chapter Six - Use of Bonding in Applique

For this chapter I used sheets of Bondaweb.

I followed the method of -

Ironing the glue side (using baking parchment) on to the back of the fabric.
Cutting the desired shapes.
Peeling of the backing paper
Placing the cut shape on to the background
Iron in to place.

I used lots of different materials in the orange and blue colour scheme and with lots of different textures.

Felts
Dress net
Satin
Cotton
Organza
Chiffon
Even weave
Merino felt tops
Sequins
Embroidery Thread
Wool and Yarns
Pom Poms
Crumbled tissue paper
Perle threads.

6.1 - The first sample on this page didn't bond successfully because of the thickness of the fabrics used. 

6.2

6.3

Next up are my bonded fabrics with bits.

Felt backing, cotton fabric bits, yarn, perle thread and sequins with organza top.

Cotton background- lace, pom poms,, yarn, metallic thread, perle thread, embroidery threads, sequins with organza top.

Crumbled tissue paper backing - dark blue yarn with tissue paper on top.

Organza front and back with merino felt tops and sequins - needed more adhesive 

Painted Bondaweb with acrylics

Painted Bondaweb with acrylics and metallic gold paint

Printed denim sample with bonaweb painted shapes ironed on.

Next are my design using the decorative bonded fabrics I made.

6.5

6.5

Material Cost - Acrylic Paints - £1.75

Sheets of Bondawab - £5.55

Total - £7.30

Time Taken - 18.5 hrs.

I have really enjoyed this chapter. Its probably taken me a little longer than I thought but its been so interesting.