An examination of the various techniques for creating surface embellishments such as appliqué, beading, embroidery, printing, and collage.
Color theory: The study of how colors interact and combine to create different effects.
Pattern design: The creation and development of repeating designs for textiles.
Fabric construction and properties: Understanding the different types of fabrics and their characteristics.
Printing techniques: Methods for transferring designs onto fabric, such as screen printing or digital printing.
Dyeing techniques: Methods for coloring fabric, such as hand dyeing or natural dyeing.
Surface embellishment: Adding texture and dimension to fabric through techniques like embroidery, applique, or beading.
Design software: Using computer software to create and manipulate designs for textiles.
Trend forecasting: Analyzing market trends and consumer preferences to develop designs for upcoming seasons.
Sustainability and ethical production: Considering the environmental and social impact of textile production and finding ways to reduce harm.
History and culture of textiles: Examining the role textiles play in different cultures and throughout history as a means of inspiration and understanding.
Screen printing: Involves pushing ink through a stencil onto fabric or other surfaces.
Digital printing: Using digital technology to create designs on fabric or paper.
Block printing: Uses wooden blocks with carved designs to apply ink to fabric.
Batik: Involves using wax and dye to create designs on fabric.
Tie-dye: Fabric is twisted, tied, and dyed to create a unique pattern.
Shibori: Involves folding, binding, and dyeing fabric to create patterns.
Embroidery: Decorative stitching on fabric.
Applique: Fabric shapes are attached to a base fabric to create a design.
Quilting: Involves sewing layers of fabric together with batting in between.
Needle felting: Using a barbed needle to manipulate wool fibers to create designs on fabric.
Weaving: Using a loom to create patterns with threads.
Knitting: Using knitting needles and yarn to create fabric.
Crochet: Using a crochet hook and yarn to create fabric.
Beading: Attaching beads and other embellishments to fabric.
Painting: Using paints to create designs on fabric.
Printing: Using a variety of printing techniques to create designs on fabric.
Stenciling: Using stencils to create designs on fabric or other surfaces.
Rug making: Using a variety of techniques to create rugs out of fabric or other materials.
Macrame: Using knots to create decorative designs on fabric or other materials.
Leatherworking: Using leather to create designs and patterns.