Kutch Work Kurta Design - Part V

I wondered if doing a video tutorial would be a better idea: then I decided to stick to my own style. I think my pictures are very clear and if at any time you have a doubt, referring to pictures is easier than referring to a Kutch work video tutorial. So here I am with my next batch of pictures.  They are time consuming - but worth all the time and effort I've put into them.

As always, click on pictures to enlarge. They are self- explanatory.

From here on you'll  simply have to repeat from step 1. The next 3 pictures explain how to turn so you can return to the point in Step 1 where you started the interlacing.

Steps 24 to 29 show how to interlacing your way back to the starting point.

Interlacing done. But the center looks incomplete doesn't it. You'll have to interlace it in 2 separate steps.

Steps 31 a  to 36  show  how it is done.

Anything that's worth doing at all is worth doing well. So do pay attention to the finishing. Making sure you finish at the exact point where you start for a classy look.

So readers, enjoy the challenge and share your experience with me.

Free Kutchwork Design on Kurta Part I - The Sketch
Design on Kurta Part II
Design on Kutra Part III - Skeleton
Design on Kurta Part IV - Interlacing Method I

Kutchwork Kurta Design - Part IV

The Interlacing - Method I

Okay, now here are the steps to Method I. A word of caution.  You'll have to put up with my bad photography while looking at the first few pictures.

If this is the first time you are attempting Kutchwork, I'd suggest you go through the tutorials in my side bar before you attempt this.

Note: I have used numbers and letters to name lines for ease of explanation.  They may or may not be consistent with the letters and numbers assigned for working the skeleton.

If you want to enlarge the images, just click on them. When I say over or under, it means the needle has to pass over or under the skeletal lines.

From here on, I am sure most of you will be able to proceed without any difficulty.  All the same, I'll post the steps all the way through.

I've finally figured out how to take better pictures. From here onwards, the pictures are very clear.

We have reached the end. Now, we'll have to weave our way back to the starting point. 

I'll post the steps to Method II sometime next week.

Free Kutchwork Design on Kurta Part I - The Sketch
Design on Kurta Part II
Design on Kutra Part III - Skeleton
Design on Kurta Part V - Interlacing Method II