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Thứ Bảy, 6 tháng 4, 2019

Six Methods Used By Fabric Manipulation Textile Artists

By Jason Butler


As an aspiring fashion artist, you have to learn different ways to manipulate fabrics to meet a particular design. It is vital for an artist to learn these methods to have different creations that help one complete in a demanding market. Anyone who intends to learn different fabric manipulation methods should have enough time and tools to make this process a success. This article provides various techniques used by fabric manipulation textile artists.

Applique. This is a technique that involves sewing pieces of fabric onto one material base to create beautiful designs. One can make the stitches by hands or using a sewing machine. One can adapt different decorative stitches such as satin, buttonhole and zigzag. A designer who intends to use this kind of manipulation technique should consider colors that match with the primary material to make a remarkable design.

Consider the smoking technique. This is an ancient method that dates back to the Anglo- Saxon era. It produces a sculptural effect on a cloth by using different patterns such as square, pinwheel, and tubes. A professional designer can adopt more complex patterns or grids which can use different materials and stitches. Look for a material that is not too stiff such as silk, linen, and cotton.

Decide on using the patchwork. Patchworks have a similar approach like the appliques but rely on various patches that one should sew together. Choose fabrics that have contrasting colors to create a uniform design. You can also refer to the technique as piece work. You should adopt a stitching technique that is not conspicuous enough to create a bigger impression compared with the colors used in the patchwork.

Embroidery. In this method, the artist uses different stitches to have a unique texture. Some of the embroidery techniques include Kantha embroidery, Chikankary, shadow, and sashiko. As a beginner, you have to look for the simplest methods that suit your knowledge and the kind of machines you have. Some of the natural techniques that a beginner can use include the bullion stitch, French knots, and knot stitches.

Pleating. Pleating involves folding the material back on itself to create a dimensional impression. The artist can press the pleats or iron to make a sharp effect. One is also free to leave the creases without pressing to create a more natural and softer impression. There are three types of pleating methods that one can use namely the pattern, hand, and machine pleating.

Decide to use painting. Fabric painting has been a conventional technique used in contemporary material manipulation methods. The best material to use is cotton because of its tight weaves that provide an ideal sticking surface. Look for quality brushes, paints, and materials to get the best effect on the clothing.

There are quite a lot of other techniques that one can use other than the one highlighted above. As an aspiring designer, it is recommendable to learn one technique one by one to be sure about your suitability before you start learning the other. Look for reliable sources such as videos and even a professional that you can use to learn these techniques.




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