I have been wanting to make a Boro type jacket for months. I got a big 5 gallon tub of dismantled jeans and cut up pieces from my daughter who has been saving it for some future project. I also got a pair of jeans from my husband that should have been discarded years ago because they are so worn. But, that is exactly what I want to use in this project. I finally found a pattern I want to use and it's on it's way.
There are patterns in these wonderful books but they are more blocky and traditional and I wanted something with a little more shape.
I decided to experiment in making the Sashiko embroidery. I do a lot of "Big Stitch" on my quilts so I figured it wouldn't be that hard to get used to stitching on thick fabrics like denim. I drew a grid on the right side of a square of denim (from the stash) with my white pastel pencil.
Then I stitched a basic alternating stitch and with my white Aurifil 12 thread and a needle I had on hand. I used two threads as instructed by measuring out a long thread, folding it in half and pushed the fold through the eye of the needle. I'm going to experiment with repairing that hole in the jeans next.
I have some varigated blue and some red Aurifil thread that I want to use too.
I'm going to stitch this pattern on the back yoke of the jacket. This pattern was free online and I've had the package of floss for years.
I must be in a some kind of shaded indigo rut because it's the same colors that I'm "Big Stitching" the current quilt on the frames.
I went to buy some new sweatshirts this morning. Who knew Penneys doesn't open till 11:00am. Here I am waiting outside. I also found a cute pink purse.
Hope you're having a good day.
Robin
5 comments:
Stitching through the denim sounds like it would be difficult for hands and wrist joints. Your stitches look wonderfully even and straight. It will be fun to see your completed project.
Tracing that grid is genius - your stitches are so even. I love that look, and the denim is perfect for it. Yes Penney's late opening is often a source of annoyance for us. They must be short staffed. Sometimes I wonder how they've stayed in business, they have so many good sales. I go to their salon and have a gal there I love, so I sometimes look around with my highlight foils in - lol!
OH! Please continue to post your progress!
Oh, I can hardly wait to see what your jacket pattern looks like. I need to make a jacket but am having trouble finding one. I need one that is a-line (for my pear-shaped body). I'm also eager to see how you proceed with the boro. It's something I've thought of trying but haven't yet. I'm so far behind in nearly everything.... Your sample piece looks great. Are you stitching through a single layer of denim here?
I love reflection photos and this is a fun one.
I didn't know Penney's didn't open till 11:00 but was surprised to learn that our most local one closes at 8:00.
Robin, I've never hand sewn denim. How are you finding that? Your mystery SAL is lovely! I adore the colors you chose! Since when does JCPenney open at 11? That's weird!
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