40 Questions
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.
trends
Body refers to fabric for ______ accessories and clothing.
fashion
Space refers to textiles for ______ environment, interiors, furnishing and transport.
built
The traditional model aligns to '______-make-dispose' according to Ellen MacArthur, 2013.
take
Development in Textiles appears to be in two ______.
directions
Primary research involves findings that you have directly had experience with ______ surroundings
your
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
textile
The renowned textile designer William Morris is known for generating inspiration from ______.
nature
Choose an aspect of your ______ to focus on
experience
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.
design
Secondary research is information gathered from sources such as ______, films, and magazines.
books
The best way to get a good idea is to get a lot of ______.
ideas
It is important not to rely solely on ______ research as your visual source of inspiration.
secondary
You are likely to feel more inspired if you go out and look and experience for ______.
yourself
The materials I use range from wood and paper to plastics and ______.
metal
Decorating a fabric could be a surface or a ______ process.
structural
The surface of a cloth is usually referred to ______, colour, motif that have been applied through mixed media and print techniques.
pattern
A ______ design can be applied using a flat two dimensional techniques or through a combination of applied techniques.
surface
The choice of surface technique will depend on the ______, materials, and care.
function
One category of surface techniques is ______, which includes dyeing, printing, painting, and pigment.
colourants
Another category of surface techniques is needle and ______, which includes embroidery, beading, applique, patch, and quilting.
thread
Pleating Technique involves ______ folds
Systematic
Pleats can be ______ or soft
Creased
Accordion pleats are a type of ______ pleats
Pleating
Three-fold pinch is a type of ______ pleats
Projecting
Tucks are folds of a fabric stitched by running ______ or machine stitch
stitch
The purpose of tucks is to shape the ______ to suit to the body
garments
Cross tucks are stitched ______ and vertically
horizontally
Plain tucks are broader and can be used on ______ and pockets
yokes
The main types of tuck techniques include Pin ______, Blind ______, Spaced ______, Tapered ______, and Centered ______.
tucks
Other variations of tuck techniques include Cross ______, Shell ______, Piped ______, and Dart or released ______.
tucks
In appliqué, motifs are added onto the surface of another ______.
fabric
The rule in appliqué is that the added fabric must be durable enough for the intended ______.
purpose
The techniques and patterns used for satin ______ at Cecilie Bahnsen seem reminiscent of old-fashioned yet decadent bed covers.
quilting
The beading technique is used to add decorative elements to a ______.
fabric
The patch technique is used to add a decorative piece of ______ onto a larger fabric.
fabric
Quilting is a technique that involves sewing together layers of ______ to create a thicker, warmer fabric.
fabric
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.
This quiz covers the basics of fabric decoration techniques, including surface design and structural design, as part of textile design.
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