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Textile design is the process of creating designs for ______, woven and printed fabrics.

knitted

Two areas are involved in textile design: ______ design and structural design.

surface

The textile designer needs to be able to understand how to produce a design for a particular ______ type.

fabric

It is important to have a good understanding of current ______ and colour awareness.

<p>trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

Body refers to fabric for ______ accessories and clothing.

<p>fashion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Space refers to textiles for ______ environment, interiors, furnishing and transport.

<p>built</p> Signup and view all the answers

The traditional model aligns to '______-make-dispose' according to Ellen MacArthur, 2013.

<p>take</p> Signup and view all the answers

Development in Textiles appears to be in two ______.

<p>directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Primary research involves findings that you have directly had experience with ______ surroundings

<p>your</p> Signup and view all the answers

The textile designer must also be aware of what the research is meant for and therefore consider having knowledge and understanding of ______ context and processes

<p>textile</p> Signup and view all the answers

The renowned textile designer William Morris is known for generating inspiration from ______.

<p>nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose an aspect of your ______ to focus on

<p>experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

Visual research is crucial because it is important to be curious about what you are looking at and it gives a sustained driving passion for ______ development.

<p>design</p> Signup and view all the answers

Secondary research is information gathered from sources such as ______, films, and magazines.

<p>books</p> Signup and view all the answers

The best way to get a good idea is to get a lot of ______.

<p>ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is important not to rely solely on ______ research as your visual source of inspiration.

<p>secondary</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are likely to feel more inspired if you go out and look and experience for ______.

<p>yourself</p> Signup and view all the answers

The materials I use range from wood and paper to plastics and ______.

<p>metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Decorating a fabric could be a surface or a ______ process.

<p>structural</p> Signup and view all the answers

The surface of a cloth is usually referred to ______, colour, motif that have been applied through mixed media and print techniques.

<p>pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ design can be applied using a flat two dimensional techniques or through a combination of applied techniques.

<p>surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

The choice of surface technique will depend on the ______, materials, and care.

<p>function</p> Signup and view all the answers

One category of surface techniques is ______, which includes dyeing, printing, painting, and pigment.

<p>colourants</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another category of surface techniques is needle and ______, which includes embroidery, beading, applique, patch, and quilting.

<p>thread</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pleating Technique involves ______ folds

<p>Systematic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pleats can be ______ or soft

<p>Creased</p> Signup and view all the answers

Accordion pleats are a type of ______ pleats

<p>Pleating</p> Signup and view all the answers

Three-fold pinch is a type of ______ pleats

<p>Projecting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tucks are folds of a fabric stitched by running ______ or machine stitch

<p>stitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of tucks is to shape the ______ to suit to the body

<p>garments</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cross tucks are stitched ______ and vertically

<p>horizontally</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plain tucks are broader and can be used on ______ and pockets

<p>yokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main types of tuck techniques include Pin ______, Blind ______, Spaced ______, Tapered ______, and Centered ______.

<p>tucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Other variations of tuck techniques include Cross ______, Shell ______, Piped ______, and Dart or released ______.

<p>tucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

In appliqué, motifs are added onto the surface of another ______.

<p>fabric</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rule in appliqué is that the added fabric must be durable enough for the intended ______.

<p>purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

The techniques and patterns used for satin ______ at Cecilie Bahnsen seem reminiscent of old-fashioned yet decadent bed covers.

<p>quilting</p> Signup and view all the answers

The beading technique is used to add decorative elements to a ______.

<p>fabric</p> Signup and view all the answers

The patch technique is used to add a decorative piece of ______ onto a larger fabric.

<p>fabric</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quilting is a technique that involves sewing together layers of ______ to create a thicker, warmer fabric.

<p>fabric</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Textile Design and Fabric Decoration Techniques

  • Textile design involves creating designs for knitted, woven, and printed fabrics, including patterns for cloth and decorative textiles like carpets.
  • There are two main areas of textile design: surface design and structural design.

Importance of Textile Design

  • Textile design is a creative field that bridges fashion design, upholstery design, and other related fields.
  • A textile designer must consider the performance of the finished fabric, as the design directly influences the product's performance, durability, and attractiveness.

Key Concepts in Textile Design

  • Body: fabric for fashion accessories and clothing, incorporating health and space issues.
  • Space: textiles for the built environment, interiors, furnishings, and transport.
  • Design direction: traditional model aligns with 'take-make-dispose' (Ellen MacArthur, 2013), with a shift towards sustainable development in textiles.

Finding Inspiration

  • Primary research: involves direct experience, using senses to observe and record surroundings through drawing, photography, or painting.
  • Secondary research: gathers information from sources like books, films, magazines, and design work by others.
  • Inspirations can come from various areas, including nature, ethnic textiles, environment, science, and technology.

Surface Techniques

  • Surface decoration can be applied using various techniques, including flat two-dimensional techniques or combinations of applied techniques.
  • Categories of surface techniques include:
    • Colourants: dyeing, printing, painting, and pigment.
    • Needle and thread: embroidery, beading, appliqué, patch, and quilting.
    • Heat: burn-out, laser cutting.
    • Fabric manipulations: gathering, pleating, tucking, etc.

Pleating Technique

  • Pleating involves systematic folds, measured folds, or formed from an edge where secured.
  • Types of pleating include:
    • Flat: knife pleats, box pleats, inverted pleats.
    • Accordion, broomstick, and projecting: three-fold pinch, pipe organ, cartridge, etc.
  • Pleating can be used to shape garments, hold fullness, and add a decorative touch.

Tuck Technique

  • Tucks are folds of fabric stitched by running or machine stitch on the right side of garments.
  • Main types of tucks include:
    • Pin tucks, blind tucks, spaced tucks, tapered tucks, and centered tucks.
  • Other variations include cross tucks, shell tucks, piped tucks, and dart or released tucks.

Appliqué and Patching

  • Appliqué involves adding motifs onto the surface of another fabric, attaching methods range from gluing to hand stitching.
  • Patching involves adding pieces of fabric to another fabric, often used to repair or embellish garments.

Beading and Quilting

  • Beading involves decorating fabrics with beads, often used for embellishments or as a focal point.
  • Quilting involves stitching together layers of fabric, often used to create decorative and functional textiles.

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This quiz covers the basics of fabric decoration techniques, including surface design and structural design, as part of textile design.

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