The first samples I created were just layered fabrics:
Then I created a 'new' fabric with a blue theme. For the base fabric I used a blue satin, on which I ironed a piece of bondaweb (20x20cm). I placed on top of the bondaweb several snippets of different fabrics and some sequins, ensuring I left enough of the background exposed to enable the top layer (a light blue netting) to bond.
I also created a very simple layered fabric using plain yellow cotton, a few gold snowflakes and a light yellow netting.
The final layered fabric I made was a blue polyester overlaid with a thin gold organza with a raised gold pattern on it. I simply layered these two up to show the raised pattern more clearly. The scan doesn't really do it justice.
So then I set to work using the fabrics I'd made. They were quite awkward to fold and cut but with patience I got there in the end:
Finally I took a square of bondaweb and painted it with bronze and yellow acrylics and stamped with blue acrylic. After it dried I cut it and ironed it onto two different fabrics. It was quite difficult to peel off the backing paper before ironing it but it was well worth it. I love the distressed look:
I'm itching to embroider these now!!!
