Applique - Page 2

Shanazel · 08-08-2008, 10:03 PM

Really nice design, Bronnie. I particularly like the balance of the first design.

Reenie. I will look for the book tonight and hopefully have the title and author to post tomorrow. Why oh why did I decide to rearrange my books? I thought I had hundreds, but it really is thousands- that's what happens in a family of readers, and it is lovely to have them, but- oh why did I start to rearrange them?

adiemus · 08-08-2008, 11:24 PM

There is never a rhyme nor reason to the seasonal 'dance of the interior' Shanazel!!! And I understand about books!!!!!The same thing happens with dance fabrics, beads, sequins, and MY MAKEUP (oh, sorry that's because of my lovely daughter!!).
Gisela I love the detail of those pictures, it shows exactly what I want to achieve!!!
Reen, I think those appliques are beautiful, and they look like just having extra beads in the built-up areas, and maybe more layers of sequins?

Aniseteph · 08-09-2008, 01:03 AM

Slightly related and apologies for slight thread hijack - while the beading experts are in da house can anyone advise me please?

I made a dress and put bugle bead dangles on the hipscarf part, which is sewn onto the dress (major dress rehearsal slippage with an unattached one - eek!). The dress survived a handwash very well, but not the beads - the gold lining is coming unstuck.

Fortunately it is not a major job to replace them, but is there any way to tell which beads are going to do this? Do I need to look for a particular type? Or is it just buy and cross fingers (and wash a few first)?

Lovely beading and designs BTW.

adiemus · 08-09-2008, 03:10 AM

I don't know if there is any way to tell - I've sponge-washed or dry-cleaned beaded clothes before, but never washed in water... I'd say you would have to try them out before using as the best way to tell.

debi-lion · 08-09-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gisela

Oh yes of course dear, here are some detail-pics. Hope they help. These are from gauntlets I made to my costume. The cossie's beading is a liiiittle bit nicer because the sequins are smaller. I could not find the exact match though. I think it worked out quite well and actually went faster than I had imagined. Good luck with it.

Adiemus: Nice design there!

This is amazing work!!! I'm an embroideress too, but my niche is indian banjara style and mirrorwork, I am currently working on a panel for a belt and have a hip scarf half finished too. I'll upload pics when I've done.

I have a book on applique somewhere, I'll dig it out and see if its got what you need.

Have you checked online, there may be a website about it, there are some good embroidery sites, but its always nice to have a book , I've got a book fetish...lol

Shanazel · 08-09-2008, 11:00 PM

Nice to know I am not the only one buried by books.

Reenie, the book is called Bead and Sequin Embroidery Stitches by Stanley Levy. ISBN 1-86108-371-8. It was printed in East Sussex, UK so should be available where you are. I think I bought my copy in Ireland.

Debi-lion, I am familiar with mirrorwork (shishadur) but banjara style rings only a faint bell for me. Can you elaborate on the type of embroidery involved?

I gave up on silver and gold lined beads- all the ones I've ever used were unstable. Same for gold or silver or colors over plain glass beads. If the beads aren't made out of solid colored glass, I just don't bother with them. I'm cautious about bugle beads, too. I adore the way they look, but they are so fragile, especially the longer ones, that they break and eventually cut the thread.

Aniseteph · 08-09-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanazel

I gave up on silver and gold lined beads- all the ones I've ever used were unstable. Same for gold or silver or colors over plain glass beads. If the beads aren't made out of solid colored glass, I just don't bother with them. I'm cautious about bugle beads, too. I adore the way they look, but they are so fragile, especially the longer ones, that they break and eventually cut the thread.

Ah well, at least I know now - thanks Shanazel

. I'll resort to coloured glass ones or do something detachable to go over the top - maybe a thin braid belt with danglies.

adiemus · 08-10-2008, 09:52 PM

Progress pic on the beading applique I'm doing. I decided to do it directly onto the velvet, and it's actually coming out OK!

I bought an embroidery hoop - and I'm really wishing I'd done so sooner, it's much easier to keep things even and tidy.
The large metal bits are actually earring things from the bead shop, they're quite heavy - and I had drop crystals but I haven't decided whether to put them on or not.
There is going to be a lot more beading before it's done - more piccies as I go!!

Shanazel · 08-10-2008, 10:17 PM

So far, so good! An embroidery frame probably will make your life immeasurably easier while building appliques. Just be sure to take it off each time you finish working so it doesn't mark the fabric. Wrapping the lower rim with white bias tape also helps prevent a mark of the fabric, and with napped fabric like velvet, you might even want to pad the upper rim as well.

If you already know all this, Bronnie, please pardon my two cents worth- I'm kinda fanatic on the subject of embroidery.

adiemus · 08-11-2008, 09:10 AM

Good to be that kind of fanatic!! Thankfully my mother is also such a fanatic, and has done a LOT of embroidery and cross-stitch, and kept me 'educated' in the gentle arts. You know, sometimes it would be nice to dream of being a 'kept woman' and just doing needlestitch and lovely girly things (then letting the hair down and being completely boyish!)!!!

08-08-2008, 11:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 977	There is never a rhyme nor reason to the seasonal 'dance of the interior' Shanazel!!! And I understand about books!!!!!The same thing happens with dance fabrics, beads, sequins, and MY MAKEUP (oh, sorry that's because of my lovely daughter!!). Gisela I love the detail of those pictures, it shows exactly what I want to achieve!!! Reen, I think those appliques are beautiful, and they look like just having extra beads in the built-up areas, and maybe more layers of sequins? __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)

08-09-2008, 01:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Aniseteph V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 1,689	(un)washable beads... Slightly related and apologies for slight thread hijack - while the beading experts are in da house can anyone advise me please? I made a dress and put bugle bead dangles on the hipscarf part, which is sewn onto the dress (major dress rehearsal slippage with an unattached one - eek!). The dress survived a handwash very well, but not the beads - the gold lining is coming unstuck. Fortunately it is not a major job to replace them, but is there any way to tell which beads are going to do this? Do I need to look for a particular type? Or is it just buy and cross fingers (and wash a few first)? Lovely beading and designs BTW.

08-09-2008, 03:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 977	I don't know if there is any way to tell - I've sponge-washed or dry-cleaned beaded clothes before, but never washed in water... I'd say you would have to try them out before using as the best way to tell. __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)

08-09-2008, 11:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 4,578	Nice to know I am not the only one buried by books. Reenie, the book is called Bead and Sequin Embroidery Stitches by Stanley Levy. ISBN 1-86108-371-8. It was printed in East Sussex, UK so should be available where you are. I think I bought my copy in Ireland. Debi-lion, I am familiar with mirrorwork (shishadur) but banjara style rings only a faint bell for me. Can you elaborate on the type of embroidery involved? I gave up on silver and gold lined beads- all the ones I've ever used were unstable. Same for gold or silver or colors over plain glass beads. If the beads aren't made out of solid colored glass, I just don't bother with them. I'm cautious about bugle beads, too. I adore the way they look, but they are so fragile, especially the longer ones, that they break and eventually cut the thread. Last edited by Shanazel; 08-09-2008 at 11:04 PM.

08-10-2008, 09:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 977	Progress pic on the beading applique I'm doing. I decided to do it directly onto the velvet, and it's actually coming out OK! I bought an embroidery hoop - and I'm really wishing I'd done so sooner, it's much easier to keep things even and tidy. The large metal bits are actually earring things from the bead shop, they're quite heavy - and I had drop crystals but I haven't decided whether to put them on or not. There is going to be a lot more beading before it's done - more piccies as I go!! __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)

08-08-2008, 10:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 4,578	Really nice design, Bronnie. I particularly like the balance of the first design. Reenie. I will look for the book tonight and hopefully have the title and author to post tomorrow. Why oh why did I decide to rearrange my books? I thought I had hundreds, but it really is thousands- that's what happens in a family of readers, and it is lovely to have them, but- oh why did I start to rearrange them?

08-10-2008, 10:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 4,578	So far, so good! An embroidery frame probably will make your life immeasurably easier while building appliques. Just be sure to take it off each time you finish working so it doesn't mark the fabric. Wrapping the lower rim with white bias tape also helps prevent a mark of the fabric, and with napped fabric like velvet, you might even want to pad the upper rim as well. If you already know all this, Bronnie, please pardon my two cents worth- I'm kinda fanatic on the subject of embroidery.

08-11-2008, 09:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 977	Good to be that kind of fanatic!! Thankfully my mother is also such a fanatic, and has done a LOT of embroidery and cross-stitch, and kept me 'educated' in the gentle arts. You know, sometimes it would be nice to dream of being a 'kept woman' and just doing needlestitch and lovely girly things (then letting the hair down and being completely boyish!)!!! __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)