I have laid out the side panels for the second layer and am basting them together. Yesterday I stencilled the design using fabric paints and heat set it with an iron. Next will be to cut this layer out and then I can continue with the hand stitching around each stencilled element.
Before I got this far, I made a half dozen 11" x 15" samplers with the variations of embellishment that can be worked into this type of negative appliqué. Then I made an unembellished version of this pattern even hand stitching the seams and once I accomplished that, I felt encouraged to proceed.
In my previous post about starting this project I had a lovely heather coloured cotton jersey on the table but decided to keep that for a dress. This top will be a safer entry into this type of sewing project and if I succeed I'll use that fabric without fear of it not coming out to my liking.
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