Assignment #1 resources
REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
- sketch book, pencil, drawing tools,
- one fine Sharpie,
- one sweater to be upcycled (see this announcement Welcome to Art 360 Soft Sculpture)
- ruler, optional: cloth measuring tape Links to an external site.,
- a good pair of scissors for cutting fabric, optional: a pair of thread snips Links to an external site.,
- sewing kit: sewing needles, thread, optional: pins, notions, yarn, etc..
- beads, buttons, found objects, natural materials: sticks, bones, feathers, etc.
WHERE TO GET SUPPLIES:
Seattle ReCreative (recycled art materials, including fabrics and yarn, very cheap)
8408 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
fabric remnants, thread/yarn and misc. notions
Goodwill (everything from used clothes to house ware)
used clothes and household textiles (upcycle them!), some craft tools
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts, Ballard (cheap fabrics)
2217 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107
all kinds of fabrics by the inch/yard, thread, embroidery floss, needles, all kinds of tools and notions
MAKING TECHNIQUES (Students are responsible for learning and practicing each of these techniques and for demonstrating fluency and confidence with at least 2 of these in their projects)
1. HAND SEWING
Running/Straight stitch:
Running Stitch
Links to an external site.
Back stitch:
Backstitch
Links to an external site.
Whip stitch:
How to Sew a Whip Stitch by Hand
Links to an external site.
Blanket stitch for Appliqué:
How to sew: Blanket stitch appliqué by hand Links to an external site.
Slip stitch:
How To: Invisible Stitching (Slip Stitch / Ladder Stitch)
Links to an external site.
2. MACHINE SEWING
Demo videos (You can also find these by going to the PANOPTO RECORDINGS link in the main Menu:
Operating the foot pedal:
Operating the presser foot:
Machine settings for straight stitch and sewing the straight stitch
3. APPLIQUE TECHNIQUES
Demos are in person in class using the sewing machine.
4. TUFTING
https://youtu.be/xswLiriU7No Links to an external site.
https://youtu.be/pCzbOQ7waZM Links to an external site.
https://youtu.be/UyWYMsIiBjU Links to an external site.
https://youtu.be/K64Fa4pmQYo Links to an external site.
https://youtu.be/huakTqguQs4 Links to an external site.
https://youtu.be/jectpxMOri0 Links to an external site.
5. EMBELLISHING: EMBROIDERY STITCHES
Chain stitch:
Chain Stitch
Links to an external site.
French knot:
French Knots
Links to an external site.
Satin stitch:
How to do a Satin Stitch
Links to an external site.
ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS
Betye Saar Links to an external site.
Faith Ringgold Links to an external site.(go to Story Quilts)
Marita Dingus Links to an external site.
Kimsooja Links to an external site.(see the Bundles towards the end of the video segment)
Really cool artists using embroidery:
Gwen Hedley Links to an external site.