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Hand stitching

Textile Design

Unit Summary

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to design a repeated motif and use hand stitching to create a decorative piece on fabric.

Key Notes

  • Hand stitch techniques are a creative way to decorate fabric by designing unique motifs.
  • Running stitch is a versatile stitch that allows you to create a lot of detail in your work.
  • Hand stitching is not only for making clothes – you can make art with stitch

Vocabulary To Learn

  • motif: a decorative design or pattern
  • thread: a thin strand used for sewing or embroidery, made from cotton, polyester, silk, or nylon
  • stitch: a single loop or movement of thread made with a needle when sewing or decorating fabric

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Hand stitching is only for old-fashioned or traditional designs.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Hand stitch techniques are a creative way to decorate fabric by designing unique motifs. Running stitch is a versatile stitch that allows you to create a lot of detail in your work.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'motif'

a decorative design or pattern.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Hand stitching is only for old-fashioned or traditional designs. Correction: Hand stitching is a versatile skill that allows designers to add personal, creative and intricate details that machines often can't replicate. It's valued in modern fashion and art for its unique, handmade quality.

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