Week 4: Stitch Techniques

Cornely

 During this weeks hand embroidery session, we were inducted into the Cornely Machine.
Unlike a normal sewing machine, the Cornely is operated by a handle underneath, which steers the needle to stitch loose, free lines.
I found the Cornely quite easy to use, however I found it quite difficult to create detailed textures - I would definitely use the Cornely in the future if it had a clear link to my sketchbook, but I would possibly use a dissolvable fabric, because when the cornelly chain stitch is layered and repeated it would make a rasied textured surface, which would possibly look effective with hand stitch over. 

Moss Stitch & Small Chain Stitch

Normal Chain Stitch

The techniqes shown have taught me that my work is more effective when using the same/similar coloured thread and material are used together, as the threads create a subtle texture ontop of the fabric, that can be further developed.

Frank, Moss Stitch, Chain Stitch