Chapter Three - Tonal Effects in Machine Stitchery
Let me introduce to my machine that I will be using throughout the course.
This is my Janome 4900c Memory Craft. I know this machine well now. Its 7 years old, runs perfectly and I stitched my way through my Machine Embroidery level one with it.
I have made a reference next to each sample to help me on my way to be more careful on design units…
Ordinary Stitchery
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Whip Stitch
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Page five and six are my whip stitch samples. Having been briefly introduce to whip stitch on the machine embroidery course a had already purchased a spare bobbin case which helps so much. I had to set my top tension at nine to get an effect that was pleasing. I love whip stitch I think its so effective and intriguing.
Cable Stitch
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Page seven and eight are my cable stitched samples…… What can I say..wow how dramatic.
Additional Samples
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Machine Stitched Strips
Next up …my machined stitched strips.
First row - I used a 3 zig zag stitched - my thoughts were jagged, spiked, reptile, uneven.
Second row - whip stitched - feathery, delicate, speckled, elegant
third row - my version of the owl……see below
fourth row - whip stitch - this row I'm unsure of. I wanted to try width of stitch and spacing at the same time - not sure if its worked out ok……await for Sians input.
rows five and six - I like the boldness of both of these…..strong, striking, dramatic.
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Evaluation
This chapter has been good for me. I've felt I've found my feet on this course and I'm now settling in. I have started to be able to interrupt patterns into stitch. Its been an eye opener and I can't wait to see whats next. I love all three types of stitching techniques, I really couldn't pick my favourite yet just yet.
Costs - Calico - £4.00
Perle thread - £1.25
Total - £5.25
Time allocated - 25 hours
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