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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This program is a fast paced introduction to fabric science. Viewers learn about fabrics that repair broken hearts, stop bullets, fight fire, stop water, and enable people to fly. They tour a textile mill and watch raw acrylic become fabric. This program teaches how to recognise the basic weaves, how fibers become yarns, and how fabric is made by traditional hand looms as well as high speed computerised machines. (Learning Seed, USA)
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Ever wondered how to turn your sketchbook art into a digital pattern? Artist and surface designer, Cecelia Murphy, shows you her technique for transforming a simple sketch into a digital pattern that can be used to print on fabric, paper, or on any surface imaginable. Cecelia starts by showing you how to clean up a sketch in Photoshop, making your linework bolder so it's ideal for digitizing. Then, working in Illustrator, Cecelia demonstrates how...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to make stunning, one-of-a-kind patterns on cotton fabric using indigo dye. Anna will show you a variety of folding, twisting, tying, and painting techniques to achieve eye-catching prints and patterns. Once your fabric has been dyed, Anna will show you how to sew your printed fabric into stylish envelope pillows. Although indigo dyeing can be done indoors, it's a perfect way to spend time with friends outdoors on a warm, summer day.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to create the most iconic of all macramГ© projects: the Plant Hanger. Emily Katz shows you how to create a hanger out of cotton rope tied into simple square knots and half square knots. This project is totally customizable and can work with planters of any size. Emily will show you how to calculate the proportions of your planter and construct a hanger that will hold the pot perfectly.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn the basics of natural dyeing in this two-part course, enabling you to create fabrics and garments in your very own original hues.Kristine uses all natural dyes in her process, and she discusses how to create a variety of shades by using different dyes, fabrics and dye bath times. In the first part of this class, you will learn how to work with silk, a protein fiber, dyeing it a lovely purple shade with Logwood. In the second part, you will learn...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
If you've ever wanted to learn how to design fabric, this series will walk you through the creative process step by step. Learn from fabric design experts Denyse Schmidt, Heather Ross and Lizzy House as they share their process from inspiration to finished collection. The series covers designing repeats by hand as well as in Photoshop and Illustrator. We'll also bring you inside Spoonflower's headquarters and provide candid advice from industry experts...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Give your living room a fun makeover with these hand-painted canvas pillowcases. Inspired by the classic, colorful stripes of Hudson Bay Blankets, you will use primary colors to paint stripes on your fabric. Then, follow along as Courtney demonstrates how to sew and assemble this simple pillowcase.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Anna Maria Horner is a master with color. In this class, she shows you how to switch up traditional color conventions in order to develop your own stunning palettes. Beginning with a traditional color wheel, Anna demonstrates how each color interacts with one another depending on its position in the wheel. Then, using paint chips, she walks you through a color swap exercise where you will learn how to mix and match hues. Anna explains how to apply...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to give old garments a dye-bath makeover with upcycling expert, Marisa Lynch. In this class, she shares a wealth of knowledge about how to dye clothes - whether they're made from natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a blend of both - all using commercial dyes. The best part of all is the big reveal at the end, where you'll see the varying degrees of saturation and spectrum of hues that occur when the same dye is used on garments made from...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Indigo blue is like no other blue. With natural dyeing expert, Kristine Vejar, learn how to create an indigo vat in your kitchen or backyard. Using a plain cotton bandana, Kristine shows you how to create several resist designs using clothespins and simple folding techniques. You'll learn how to create an Indigo "Mother" and vat in order to create limitless beautiful and unique indigo-dyed textiles.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Watercolor quilting is a fun and colorful way to introduce yourself to free-motion quilting. By painting your own design on the fabric, you create a "coloring book" in which to practice and play. Inspired by the loose style of watercolor painting, Ashley Nickels shares her original technique for painting on fabric with fabric dye, and then outlining the brush strokes with contrasting stitches. This meditative technique allows you the freedom to follow...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to build a color story for your next patchwork project with modern quilter, Heather Jones. This course begins with a basic overview of the color wheel and how quilter's can use it to understand the interaction of colors in patchwork- a particularly helpful skill when you're trying to pair prints with solids. Heather also teaches fun exercises for getting outside of your comfort zone, and suggests fascinating sources for further research....
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Love needlepoint? Want to follow your own creative vision rather than stitch a printed needlepoint canvas? Anna Maria Horner teaches you how to design your own! Starting with an artwork reference of your choice, you'll learn how match your tapestry wool and paint colors to your artwork. Anna Maria then shows you how to trace and paint the design onto your needlepoint canvas, creating your very own custom needlepoint kit. Want to learn how to needlepoint?...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This adorable handbag is the ultimate personalized accessory. Printmaker and surface designer, Jen Hewett, shows you how to create simple stamps and print custom fabric. She then shows you how easy it is to sew a tote using your hand-stamped fabric. French seams and riveted leather handles create a professional finishing touch.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Embroidery pattern designer Lauren Holton of Lark Rising shares her technique for creating one of her most popular designs. Her signature marbled effect looks complex to make, but all you need is satin stitch and a bit of time. Learn how to fade in and out of different shades of thread to create a modern motif with a gorgeous array of color.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Modern macramГ© artist, Emily Katz, teaches how to make her signature bohemian wall hanging. This artwork is built upon a piece of found driftwood, and uses thick cotton rope and one simple knot to create an overall pattern. Throughout the class, Emily shares ideas for adjusting the repeated pattern and the size of the piece to create a custom wall hanging, perfect for you and your space.
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