Using a Pattern to Cut Fabric

 

To cut fabric using a pattern, fold the fabric over, right sides together. Lay the pattern pieces over it and pin them in place. Then cut around the pattern pieces.

Textiles Workshop Samples

My new brief is all about textiles, and we have had many workshops where we have produced samples using a variety of techniques.

Sashiko embroidery

 

Knitting (thin wool, thick wool, and cut strips of bin bag)

 

 

Box pleats

Inverted pleats

 

Tucks

 

The underside of the tucks. I find it creates a nice effect.

 

Experimenting with tucks to create a nice pattern.

 

Gathering