Final Scarf Design

Finally completed final scarf design! After many decisions on what colours, print technique, type of fabric and dimensions to consider! My final design measures a square metre, (which I decided on from measuring some of my own scarves) is a discharge print, using dark pink and warm red and brown colours. I decided on creating a scarf which would also be warm and durable enough to wear in cold weather as well as just for aesthetic purposes, this is why in the end I decided not to continue to design a silk scarf as the fabric is quite delicate and fine. However I think it loses its exclusivity from using discharge print as opposed to silk screen printing.

I decided on a trailing and overlapping layout, as I like the way the roses appear to move and cross over creating more interlocking lines and shapes; this I feel works very well and is a good feature of the design.  When the scarf is worn and drapes around the neck, it also has a positive and trailing effect too.

Unfortunately when I was printing I used a bit too much paste which has left lines, although I like to think it could work as it is repeated throughout the design so could be part of the design?  Another problem with the print is the colours. Though I selected pink, red and brown they were a little too muddy and darker than I would have liked. When I was researching Liberty and Echo Designs they used sharp and bright colours which had a contemporary style, though I don’t think I mixed the dyes very well to create these bright, pop colours! 

Though after all of the testing and trialling of printing and designing patterns I’m pleased with the outcome.