U N C O N V E N T I O N A L  F A B R I C
Materials: Threads, Water soluble stabiliser, Sewing machine

We will start of the post with an example demonstrated by Galina. I was really surprised by the water soluble “fabric” as it became sticky after it’s dissolved in water. It kinda make sense as it works like a glue to stick the threads together, and it’s amazing how this thin sheet of paper could hold the shape of the mould. 

So now, it’s my turn! And here are the steps that I’ve remembered from the previous class.

 U N C O N V E N T I O N A L  T H R E A D S  T E C H N I Q U E

• For this technique, you will need: Water soluble stabiliser, threads and a sewing machine.
• First, lay your threads in between the water soluble stabiliser. Note that your threads need to overlay on one another so that it does not loosen when it’s fixed.
• Layer as many colours / threads till your desired pattern has been achieved.
• Place the other end of the water soluble stabiliser over the threads that you’ve made.
• Pin them together. Make sure that you have pinned your threads as well, hold them in place.
• Start sewing over the water soluble + threads that you’ve made.
• Rather than using one consistent colour throughout, I wanted to remain the gradient aesthetic. Thus, I kept switching out the threads to match the colour on each layer, in order to enhance the effect.
• Make sure that you have sewn over the threads, or else you might risk them loosening.
• Prepare a bowl of water.
• Soak the water soluble + threads into the water. The longer you soak it, more of the water soluble stabiliser will be dissolved.
• Place your washed product onto any mould that you prefer. For me, I wanted to make a little vase so I chose a hairspray of my which has the perfect shape that I wanted.
• Lay your wet fabric over the mould. You’re done! Now, simply wait for it to dry. 

Tadah! This is my final product. I am very happy with the results, as the colours came out just as I hoped.  I used the same colour scheme as my plastic fusing technique as I wanted to mimic the sky at dusk. Overall, this technique is quite tedious as I had quite a difficult time sewing the threads together, in fear that they would shift while I sew. I am glad it all came out well! This was a fun and interesting technique nonetheless.