Working on the sampler for the patka pallus over the last couple of days I've been satisfied that the ultimate outcome was going to be very much like the original idea I'd had.
The final detail -- what to do with the smaller dots surrounding the central bindi in the motif did need some thought for the very reasons I'd expressed in an earlier post. Chain stitch, Western satin or Indian satin stitch? again only a quick "sampler" could let me know. Right at the bottom of the sampler I've executed three versions of the same size dot in three different stitches.
While the tiny circular chain stitch was easy for me to do and the satin stitched versions certainly take their toll on my hands, I thought the pain was worth the final outcome. Satin stitch compliments the chain worked areas, adds a contrasting section of textural interest and is what I had originally planned.
In this instance I decided to go with the traditional Western method for the embroidering of the satin stitches. Firstly the circle is outlined in small running stitches which I filled in the spaces by going around the circle twice. Then I began the satin stitch from the centre working out to the right. Once that was finished I slid the needle though the threads on the reverse side and brought the needle up at the same centre starting point and worked to the left of the circle.
At this stage I am left with a perfect idea of what problems are inherent in the project and producing it. Am happy with the design. Like the various weights in the linear areas.
All sewn up!
The first sunny day the entire design gets drawn onto the pallus and the real works starts.
The final detail -- what to do with the smaller dots surrounding the central bindi in the motif did need some thought for the very reasons I'd expressed in an earlier post. Chain stitch, Western satin or Indian satin stitch? again only a quick "sampler" could let me know. Right at the bottom of the sampler I've executed three versions of the same size dot in three different stitches.
While the tiny circular chain stitch was easy for me to do and the satin stitched versions certainly take their toll on my hands, I thought the pain was worth the final outcome. Satin stitch compliments the chain worked areas, adds a contrasting section of textural interest and is what I had originally planned.
In this instance I decided to go with the traditional Western method for the embroidering of the satin stitches. Firstly the circle is outlined in small running stitches which I filled in the spaces by going around the circle twice. Then I began the satin stitch from the centre working out to the right. Once that was finished I slid the needle though the threads on the reverse side and brought the needle up at the same centre starting point and worked to the left of the circle.
At this stage I am left with a perfect idea of what problems are inherent in the project and producing it. Am happy with the design. Like the various weights in the linear areas.
All sewn up!
The first sunny day the entire design gets drawn onto the pallus and the real works starts.
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