Intersection

In this project, we need to construct a container for a special object using the intersection of paper, fabric, and thread as our materials. I chose my glasses as my special object because I am blind as a bat, so I have to have them at ALL times. I had an idea of an open container to slip them in, but during my critique, it was brought to my attention that I would be competing with a well known idea with is the plastic or leather glasses case already. Rather than compete, I should come up with a container that might pertain to vision. I came up with the idea of an glasses book box since most people need their glasses to read. I constructed the frame from cardboard and covered it with fleece because it was a soft material that wouldn't scratch the lenses. My first container had the stitching in a white thread and only held one pair of glasses. During my critique, it was suggested that I would make the stitching more prominent for interest and that I would situate my glasses in the box that was more to scale. My final product shows that I used thicker yarn for the stitching and put a design on the top using a piece of paper with a suede fabric print on it. I added another place inside to add another pair of glasses to fit to scale. I also added Velcro to the flap and the tabs that held the glasses for easy opening.