Recycled fashion: textile embellishment and print

You will be introduced to the sewing machine, teying out a variety of decorative stitch techniques. Up-cycling and the Japanese textile technique Boro Boro as a methods ot use scrap fabrics and garments will be explored. Textile embellishing and surface decoration ideas will be explored, from uncomplicated applications to more ambitious techniques including applique, crazt patchwork, lace inserts, heat transfer print and silk-screen printing processes to help transform your old T-shirt and cast off garments.

Ideas for designs will be developed through visual research, drawing and experimental mark making. Students will be encouraged to keep an on-going file of handouts, samples produced in class, sketchbook and step-by-step photography to record work in progress.