My 'dress from composted fabric' project is moving alond step by step. Today I finished printing the 4mtr length of composted cotton that is going to make the skirt section of the dress. The design is an abstract bullrush representation, printed using cork a 4" place mat and water based fabric paints mixed with printing medium. I've kept the colours quite earthy and left some spaces for the composted cotton to speak for itself. I'll be stitching into this with free motion and backing it with stiff net so that the puffball skirt stands up well. It was last July when I posted the original design idea so I'm including it again in this post just to jog the memory.
Next week I plan to get the dress pattern cut then I can start making it up and it will begin to shape up. Will keep you posted! Amanda
