sonia
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Post by sonia on Apr 7, 2021 11:15:57 GMT
I am planning a summer, short nuno felted jacket, using a silk "sandwich" with two layers of merino in the middle. I have done samples & it all works well but it lacks body. I dont want to add more wool as it would become too warm, & I dont want to line it. I have been experimenting on mulberry paper & wool felting & that is a possibility, altho it might affect washability ! Can anyone suggest other options ?
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 7, 2021 23:08:52 GMT
Once the mulberry silk paper is felted in it would be washable but really all you are doing is adding a thicker layer of silk. Silk is actually quite hot as well, so I am not sure how it will work as a summer jacket.
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 8, 2021 0:31:51 GMT
You could use just one layer of silk and wool. Then use the silk side for inside. If you use a very small amount of wool, you could see the silk on both sides.
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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on Apr 8, 2021 6:37:04 GMT
It sounds like a great idea for a summer jacket. The only other thing I can think of is to make sure that the felt is very well fulled. That should stiffen it up a bit give you the extra body you want. Obviously it would then shrink more so you might have to resize the original layout - back to the samples! Ann
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Post by sonia on Apr 8, 2021 9:50:10 GMT
Thank you all for your suggestions. The mulberry paper I am using is made from mulberry bark & is almost the thinnest available, about 30 grams. I think I will have to see how it hand washes. I am hoping the silk gauze on either side will hold it together, as well as the merino fibres! I am not the best at calculating shrinkage, so I am "cheating" by making yardage to cut out later !
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 8, 2021 22:40:29 GMT
Thank you all for your suggestions. The mulberry paper I am using is made from mulberry bark & is almost the thinnest available, about 30 grams. I think I will have to see how it hand washes. I am hoping the silk gauze on either side will hold it together, as well as the merino fibres! I am not the best at calculating shrinkage, so I am "cheating" by making yardage to cut out later ! its not cheating. its the best way to get the best fit. seamless items can be very difficult to get a proper fit on. Unless you look good in a sheath dress.
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 8, 2021 23:00:42 GMT
I agree, there are no felt police and you don't have to follow anyone else's rules. Do what works best for you. I hope you'll show us the garment when it's finished.
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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on Apr 10, 2021 13:35:44 GMT
I think cut and sew is the best way too. It may be clever to be able to make it in one piece without seams, but so often the result isn't all that good. Ann
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Post by Judith on Apr 15, 2021 19:16:57 GMT
I would make your layout larger and use less merino in the middle. Make samples to see how fine you can go. It will felt down smaller (at least 50%) but still have nice drape. I haven't used Mulberry paper but have been experimenting quite a bit with Thai Kozo paper. It is great for vessels and lamps and anything sculptural because it helps to hold the shape. I am not sure how it would differ from Mulberry paper. But it seems like you would lose the drape of the fabric. Would love to hear how your experiment turns out.
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 17, 2021 14:58:11 GMT
I would make your layout larger and use less merino in the middle. Make samples to see how fine you can go. It will felt down smaller (at least 50%) but still have nice drape. I haven't used Mulberry paper but have been experimenting quite a bit with Thai Kozo paper. It is great for vessels and lamps and anything sculptural because it helps to hold the shape. I am not sure how it would differ from Mulberry paper. But it seems like you would lose the drape of the fabric. Would love to hear how your experiment turns out. I would love to see some pictures of the kozo paper before and after felting.
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Post by lindsay on Apr 19, 2021 7:16:45 GMT
I would make your layout larger and use less merino in the middle. Make samples to see how fine you can go. It will felt down smaller (at least 50%) but still have nice drape. I haven't used Mulberry paper but have been experimenting quite a bit with Thai Kozo paper. It is great for vessels and lamps and anything sculptural because it helps to hold the shape. I am not sure how it would differ from Mulberry paper. But it seems like you would lose the drape of the fabric. Would love to hear how your experiment turns out. Hi Judith: I’ve just completed a Fiona Duthie class (paper + fibre) so have been experimenting with paper felt a lot recently too. It would be great to see some of your work. Re the jacket - I agree that it’s difficult to imagine getting a good drape but I’m not a garment maker so I don’t know. As ever, samples are the answer! One small point: Thai Kozo is a type of mulberry paper, ie it’s made with mulberry fibre.
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Post by Judith on Apr 19, 2021 14:26:46 GMT
Hi Lindsay, I hope I am not double posting. I lost my first reply. Here's a link to one of my flower lights that incorporates the Kozo paper. Thanks for the reminder that it is actually mulberry paper. I love working with it. judithcolvindesigns.com/blog-2/. I am not sure how else to include a photo in the forum. Hope this is ok. Oh, I see that a lot shows up after I hit the reply button. so I'll experiment with adding the photo here. Well that didn't seem to work.
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 19, 2021 15:22:19 GMT
Judith, I hope you don't mind that I edited your reply with a photo. I hope this is the one you meant. In the regular reply box, if you add the photo URL after clicking on the photo icon, it will show the photo. All you have to do to get the URL is right click on the photo in your blog post and click copy image address.
Beautiful lights!
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Post by Judith on Apr 19, 2021 15:27:23 GMT
Hi again, forgot to say you have to scroll down to the second picture in my blog to see the light. I also took Fiona Duthie's class. Have taken a number and been able to attend one conference that she held in Canada. Great teacher.
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Post by Judith on Apr 19, 2021 15:28:29 GMT
Thanks Ruth, I seem to get less computer savvy as time goes by. Appreciate the help. Yes, that was the correct photo.
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