Bash, Pleat, Singe and Smock

Bashing

Pleating and burning

Loose stitching and smocking

An experiment

pleating and burning

This heavy calico was died in a saffron bath on the window sill, pleated and secured in a fan shape before being singed with a match. I'm not sure how this would form part of a larger piece of work, but I like the effect. I like that the burnt edges hint at having a story to tell.