Textiles+-+Mini+Project+1

toc =Introduction = media type="custom" key="27222168" =Design Context & Design Brief = Based on the theme ** "floral fun" ** you are going to learn how to create floral designs in a range of techniques, including applique, hand embroidery, machine embroidery, beads, sequins, pleating, smoking, lasercut, distressing and felting. The sewing case will be made as a patchwork of felt squares each measuring 7.5cm x 7.5cm (plus 1cm seam allowance) The final case will measure 30cm x 15cm, the patchwork pieces arranged into a square 4 x 4 and machined together. the case will be fully lined with a floral fabric, and closed with a zipper. =Research = You must carry out research for the following techniques: You need practice each of these techniques and place a sampler into your design journal with clear instructions. =Design Ideas = The design for each of the patches will have a floral theme and will be made on felt squa res ( you may chose a floral fabric for one or two of the patchwork square) media type="custom" key="23946978" =Final Product - Manufacture =
 *  Embroidery, applique, patchwork & e mbellishments ( 5 weeks/12 lessons) **
 *  Sewing equipment case **
 * Patchwork
 * Hand embroidery
 * Machine embroidery
 * CAD/CAM embroidery
 * Freehand machine embroidery
 * Applique
 * Reverse Applique
 * Quilting
 * Pleating & smoking
 * Beading & sequins
 * Heat setting & burning
 * Distressing
 * Felting
 * Laser cut

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