Fabric Surface Techniques
Subject Overview
Fabric Surface Techniques surveys methods of surface ornamentation beyond weaving and printing — patchwork, applique, quilting and layering — teaching students to select the right technique, material and costing for a given end product. Students conduct market surveys of domestic and international trends, explore patchwork applique, innovative embroidery, quilting, faggoting and drawn threadwork, and develop fabric swatches and a finished end product (home furnishing, apparel or accessory) from a chosen technique. This is a 2-credit core practical paper.
Unit-wise Syllabus
2 units — click WhatsApp below to get the full notes for each
Unit 1: Surface ornamentation techniques
Market survey of current domestic and international trends, exploring patchwork applique, innovative embroidery, quilting, faggoting, layering and drawn threadwork, development of fabric swatches for each technique explored
Unit 2: End product development
Selecting an appropriate ornamentation technique for a specific end product, understanding required materials/equipment/time/costing, developing a home furnishing, apparel or accessory end product