Collages in progress I’ve made about 60 of the collages that will cover the surface of the kimono now. As I work on these small pieces, I am thinking about the individual stories behind each collage. Some of you, I know. Some of the people on the collage just...
Say “Choice”! Have your photo taken at First Friday Artwalk, March 7, from 6 to 8 pm. I’ll be at the Vhay Gallery (formerly Flagstaff Photography Center) on Heritage Square that evening, taking photos for the project. Let's keep in touch in...
Silkscreening the organza The next step in the process is silkscreening images onto the silk organza yardage that will be used to make the collages that surround the photographs. I’ve used images from paper collages that I made long ago (those images presented...
Silkscreens completed On Tuesday, I spent the day finishing up the silkscreens that will be used to print the collage fabrics that surround the photos on the surface of the kimono. There are nine of them, and in layered combinations, the fabric collages (printed on...
Sewing the first seams! I’ve sewn the front panels to the front sections, and the back center seams (for the outer garment, as well as the lining, which is from the same fabric.) To keep it from wrinkling, it’s hanging on the form that will be the stand...
Cutting By far, I am most intimidated by a project when it comes to cutting into the fabric. Especially after having spent several days dyeing, irong and preparing that fabric! I finally got up the nerve, and started cutting the long pieces, with my work table...
Ironing all that yardage Now that it’s all dyed, I have to iron all 15 yards of this silk. Took me hours, but the process also allowed me to inspect the fabric for any flaws. Some things take as long as they take, and I’m not inclined to take shortcuts on...
A good day to dye Today I’m dyeing the silk dupioni for the main body of the kimono. I bought a giant muck bucket from the local feed store, so it would accommodate all the water and fabric! I’m using Procion to dye the silk, a process I’ve used a...
Photos needed! After a long dry spell, I’m finally back at work on the kimono! Watch this space for more information and photos of the work in progress. BUT…I need your photo to finish this project!! Please send me a head shot, no less than 300 dpi. The...
