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Le Cœur Éternel

Repeated hearts are shifting private sentiment into public surface. Metal, resin, and fabric emblems are in attachment study on black wool; three backing methods have been tested, and one currently survives repeated bending.

Attachment study

Heart-shaped metal, resin, and fabric pieces on black wool with stitched backing patches

Heart-shaped pieces arranged in incomplete density tests beside a black jacket panel.

EMBLEM / REPETITION / LAPEL

Repeated hearts shift sentiment into public surface. The current lapel study compares backing methods while keeping pointed forms clear of the edge.

CONSTRUCTION / MOVEMENT / CARE

Materials, construction, movement, and handling.

Materials

Heart-shaped metal, resin, and fabric pieces on black wool with stitched backing patches

Weight or current measure

Three backing methods tested; one currently survives repeated bending

Construction

Temporary pin layouts, stitched backing patches, small rivets, and bend tests are being compared at the lapel and elbow. Three backing methods have been tested; one currently survives repeated bending.

Wear

Wearability is being tested only on partial panels and a supported dress form.

Care

Store test panels flat, dark, and separated from finished work.

Physical presence

Current bend studies compare three backing methods at the lapel and elbow. One method presently keeps the emblem stable through repeated flex.

Decision record

Heavier metal hearts pull at the wool, and loose spacing lets the layout lose its order after bending. Those issues remain part of the active attachment study.

Handling and care

Separate test materials from completed work and record any transfer, heat, cracking, or shedding.