Saori weaving in Mola applique style

by Noreen on June 12th, 2008

Last summer, my dear friend, Terri went to Japan to participate in some wonderful Saori weaving events.

She brought back this lovely bag:

The butterfly outline was satin stitched with the weaving behind the cotton. Then the black cotton was carefully cut away to reveal the weaving.

This is a variation on Mola or San Blas appliqué technique.

Terry made a lovely T shirt using this technique….. here’s the link: Terri’s dragonfly shirt

and a neat shirt that has a woven appliqué image of the map of Salt Spring Island: Map shirt

I think that this is a great way to use treasured bits of weaving or embroidery or other fabric fragments.

Terri
Jun 12, 2008 at 10:17 pm

Thanks Noreen - interesting to know that there is a name for it - other than a ‘Saori T-shirt’. Yes, it is a great way to use up bits and pieces of weaving, but also a great project for kids - as are the woven pockets on the dragonfly shirt.

Hugs,
Terri
Noreen
Jun 13, 2008 at 11:01 am

Hello Terri
I learned about Mola or San Blas applique from McCalls Needlework and crafts when I was a kidlet. long ago and far away! LOL! It’s a gorgeous, and very time consuming technique.

I love the way it looks with the Saori weaving! I have an offcut of weaving that has been hanging around the studio for ages, and I think that this may be a good way to use it. Although…. a pocket would be great, too…..
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
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