Raewyn demonstrated various techniques to use with the felt that give some beautiful effects. We made a sampler and then worked hard on making our felted pieces, using the techniques that suited our garments.
This was a very busy few days and we were quite tired by the end.
Some people managed to make complete garments while a few of us have some sewing to do when we get home.
We were all very pleased with the workshop and some very happy campers made their weary ways home at the end of the last day.
I will post a few more pictures of works in progress over the next day or so.
I am not an experienced felter and found that there was a lot to learn. Raewyn was very patient and gave a lot of individual help, so I have come home with lots of knowledge and a garment mostly completed.
She has a tailoring background and was able to assist us greatly with getting our garments to fit well. She made sure that I know what I have to do and that everything is pinned as it should be so I can complete the garment in the next day or so - if I apply myself.
She also has a different technique for felting, from what I have seen, in that we cut our felt fabric to fit a pattern (and she showed us how to make that pattern) and then she fits it to us and we sew it together, without bulky seams. Wonderful.
2 comments:
Hi Mary,
I have to agree, Raewyn is a very generous instructor, and has some interesting skills to share with felters. I was very happy to find a felt fabric that is soft and has drape. Her garments actually fit and complement ones body, rather than sit like the huge tent structures I have seen around.
I want to go to one of her retreats in New Zealand
theregatha, I also would like to go to one of her events in New Zealand, it sounds like our few days away plus some very interesting touring.
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