Paper Threads: Sewing Test

The beginning of my animation includes a close-up shot of an embroidered jean jacket, so I explored sewing onto paper as a form of detailing my animation further. I tried hand-sewing and machine-sewing (which I have done in another project) to see which is best for my animation. I wanted to try to hand-sew the paper to thicken the thread detail - a sewing machine only sews with a single thread, whereas hand-sewing, you can add more thread to thicken the stitches.

I also tried different ways to get paper to look like fabric.

I glued blue streamers onto paper.

 I also coloured on construction paper.

 When it came to hand-sewing, it wasn't easy, and I do not like how the stitches are not straight.

 I began hand-sewing with 2 threads, at the bottom. I didn't like how it was looking so I began sewing with 4 threads.