A local fine quilting shop very frequently features surface embellished garments using various techniques. I saw a vest there that was made using the slash chenille technique and the chenille pattern ran in different directions. They had made it out of a very light rayon and it was very “cool”. I can envision it out of a lot of different fabrics. I thought that I had seen an article in threads about this technique and I’m wondering where it is. If there isn’t one, does anyone know where I can find a description of it? I’m not a quilter and I don’t want to buy a book about it. It doesn’t look difficult but maybe there are some important steps in the set up. I’m especially interested in the application to clothing. I’m not really into chenille but this vest in the shop was very original and stylish.
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider
Get instant access to hundreds of videos, tutorials, projects, and more.
Start Your Free TrialAlready an Insider? Log in
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider Exclusives
View All-
Hand-Sew Collars and Facings for Extra Neat, Sharp Results
-
Make a Statement With Oversized Silk Blossoms
-
Designed for Living, Not for Fashion
-
Pattern Review: Atelier 8 Avril Lapiz Blouse or Dress
-
Pattern Review: Chalk and Notch Isle Jeans
-
Pattern Review: Burda Style Blazer 105 (1050523)
-
Pattern Review: Simplicity 9789 and 9790
-
Pattern Review: In the Folds Sawtell Dress 011
-
Pattern Review: Jessilous Patterns Sunrise Skort
-
A Mending Tool From the Past: The Darning Loom
-
Try Waxed Canvas for a Durable Bag or Garment
-
Scale Down a Beaded Gown for a Petite Figure
-
Sew Your Best Backpack
-
Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets
-
Knotted Frog Closures
-
Sew Charming Tops from Vintage Embroidered Linens
Highlights
-
Sign up for the Threads eletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.See all newsletters -
Sponsored Content
Where to Buy
-
-
-
-
Replies
I made a very soft supple faux chenille vest that I just love and one of the books I used as a reference was that listed below. I just did a Google and found this book at Hamiltonbook.com at a really good price. I also used a lot of information I found on the web -- do a search for faux chenille. My vest was made from 3 layers of rayon challis stitched in rows 1/2 inch apart onto a lightweight polyester lining as a base. I made a whole bunch of 4 inch square trials and one thing I found was that unless the fabrics are dyed all the way through, you get a lot more whitish fluff than you expect. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. It's really fun to do -- labor intensive, but fun. -- Marion
VARIATIONS IN CHENILLE: Nannette Holmberg's Techniques for Creating Faux Chenille
Thank you for the source tips. I went online as you suggested and found a lot of help. I'm making a vest with an off-center front opening out of some silk dupioni that I found on sale. The quality of the fabric was somewhat poor and it couldn't stand alone in a garment (not even as a lining). It has performed really well with the slash quilt technique.
I'd love to know how your silk dupioni vest turns out. I made up some trial squares of cottons and rayons but not silks. Could you post a photo of it? Come to think of it, I wonder if I took a photo of the chenille vest I made if it would show up the ridges and suppleness. I just might do that and post it if it comes out well.
This post is archived.