Strand 3 Chapter 27 Fabric embellishment

Fabric embellishment What you will learn What is meant by fabric embellishment Different techniques used for fabric embellishment

Fabric embellishment Key skills

Fabric embellishment Keywords

Fabric embellishment Let’s get ready! Have you ever decorated any of your own clothes? How did you do it? Why did you do this? What resources did you use? Name some household items that you could embellish or decorate

Fabric embellishment What is fabric embellishment? Fabric/textile embellishment: adding decorative detail or feature to improve appearance Considered a relaxing and therapeutic leisure activity Allows for development of creativity Often used in upcycling so can contribute to sustainability

Fabric embellishment Embellishment techniques Technique Description Example Embroidery Stitching pictures, scenes, or decorative features on textiles. Appliqué Stitching small pieces of fabric onto a larger piece to make a pattern or design. Quilting Sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material.

Fabric embellishment Embellishment techniques Technique Description Example Patchwork Sewing pieces of fabric together into a larger design. Ruffles A strip of fabric, lace or ribbon tightly gathered or pleated and applied to clothing or a household textile. Beading Stitching beads, sequins or rhinestones to fabric to embellish the surface.

Fabric embellishment Embellishment techniques Technique Description Example Furrowing Taking a large piece of fabric and hand gathering it into a small space, then stitching down all of the valleys created. Smocking Gathering fabric so that it can stretch. Pleating A type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place.

Fabric embellishment Embellishment techniques Technique Description Example Piping A strip of folded fabric often folded over a cord to form a ‘pipe’. Fabric origami Fabric folding for decorative purposes. Dyeing Adding colour to fibres and fabric.

Fabric embellishment Embellishment techniques Technique Description Example Printing Applying colour in a definite pattern or design. Lace and braid Sewing lace or braid onto plain fabrics for embellishment.

Fabric embellishment Embellishment items Some items that serve a purpose can also be used as embellishment. Can you think of some examples?

Fabric embellishment Embroidery stitches Name Use Satin stitch Fill in shapes Long and short stitch Fill in wide designs Stem stitch Outline Chain stitch Fill in design

Fabric embellishment Dyeing

Fabric embellishment Printing See Group work page 310

Fabric embellishment Rapid recap Explain what is meant by ‘fabric embellishment’. Suggest four ways of embellishing fabric. Outline two reasons why you might embellish an item of clothing. Describe one method of embellishing a household item. What type of needle is used for embroidery? Identify two different embroidery stitches. Which stitch would you choose to fill in a design? Differentiate between dyeing and printing. Explain the purpose of a mordant in fabric dyeing. Identify two different methods of dyeing.

Fabric embellishment Learning checklist

Fabric embellishment Tic-Tac-Toe Investigate ‘slow fashion’. Report back to the class. (A4 poster, three slide PowerPoint or two-minute video) Define embroidery and explain the uses of each embroidery stitch Design a poster explaining upcycling Create a matching game for your class to help other students learn the different stitches and techniques Define fabric embellishment Create a step by step video showing how to complete one of the embroidery stitches and or fabric embellishments Create a revision guide for this chapter Continue your sample folder from the last chapter. Include samples of your embroidery stitches and embellishment techniques Complete the Tarsia quiz on this chapter