Stitched And/or Embellished Textiles
Overview
A stitch is a line drawn in thread, and unlike a drawn line it has thickness, tension and a back. Every stitch pulls the cloth slightly, adds weight, and casts a real shadow, so a stitched surface is never flat in the way a printed one is. That is the whole opportunity of this area of study: you are working in relief, in real light, on material that answers back.
This note covers hand and machine stitch as drawing and as structure, applique and patchwork as construction in colour, quilting as a way of turning a plane into relief, and beading and embellishment as the point where weight becomes a design problem. It also takes seriously the traditions this work comes from, from kantha and boro to the quilts of Gee's Bend and the couture embroidery ateliers of Paris.
Objectives
- Design stitched and/or embellished textiles for use in creative and commercial industries such as fashion, costume and interiors
- Use a range of stitched and/or embellished textiles materials, tools and techniques such as application and incorporation of media, objects and embellishments, hand and machine stitching
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Stitched And/or Embellished Textiles. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Couching is used when a thread is: A) Too fine to see B) Too thick, textured or fragile to pass through the cloth C) The wrong colour D) Being used on a machine Answer: B
- Free machine embroidery requires the: A) Feed dogs raised and a walking foot B) Feed dogs lowered and a darning foot, with the operator moving the cloth C) Machine set to its widest zigzag D) Bobbin removed Answer: B
- A densely hand stitched area puckers the ground cloth mainly because: A) The thread shrinks as it is used B) Each stitch takes up a little of the ground, so many stitches contract that area while the surrounding cloth does not C) The needle is too fine D) The cloth was cut on the bias Answer: B
- Trapunto differs from ordinary quilting because it: A) Uses no thread B) Raises only selected areas by stuffing or cording them from behind C) Requires a machine D) Is worked without wadding of any kind Answer: B
- Stitched work should be photographed under raking light because: A) It makes the colours brighter B) Low side light casts shadows so the relief of the stitching can be seen C) It prevents the thread from fading D) It removes the need for a plain background Answer: B
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