Welcome to the fascinating world of manipulating fabrics!
A place, where you will learn how to create three-dimensional, structured and unique textiles.
Ever wondered how to create your own, textured and stunning fabrics? How to turn a flat piece of fabric into an three-dimensional one? Ever asked yourself how these eye-catching fabrics from the runway shows are made? If yes, than this Masterclass will give you all the answers! Dominika, the founder of FABRIC CLASS, will share with you the whole process of manipulating fabrics and she will teach you how to create artisanal textiles.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS MASTERCLASS
In this course you will learn how to create step by step beautiful, textured textiles using various fabric manipulation techniques. You will design your own Shibori Bubbles fabric, than you will learn how to create layered sandwich fabrics and hand- smocked textiles.
This Masterclass will also teach you how to design tucks and you will stitch your own origami tuck fabric. In the end you will explore different folding variations and you will learn about decorative ribbon folding. During this course you will create your own fabric sample book, you will see beautiful inspirations and learn how to apply these techniques to fashion and accessories design projects.
IN THIS COURSE I COVER HOW TO CREATE:
Shibori Bubbles
You will learn how to create 3D, heat-manipulated shibori bubbles fabrics. Add texture to your fabrics with this unique technique!
Sandwich Fabric
Design multicoloured, structured textiles. Create your own sandwich fabrics by sewing together layers of fabrics and manipulating them in various ways.
Smocking
Learn how to create beautiful, textured fabrics using the smocking technique. Draw grids, patterns and hand-stitch your fabrics into 3D shapes.
Tucking
Draw tuck patterns on fabric, machine sew them and turn your fabric inside out to see your beautiful origami tuck pattern come alive!
Ribbon Folding
Learn step-by-step how to manipulate fabric using decorative ribbon folding. Create 4 different patterns by folding, stitching and ironing.
Learn step-by-step how to manipulate fabric using decorative ribbon folding. Create 4 different patterns by folding, stitching and ironing.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
• Instant and lifelong access to this Fabric Manipulation Techniques Masterclass
• Videos in English audio (with optional polish subtitles)
• Downloadable templates
• PDF coursebooks for every chapter
• 24 exclusive step by step informational videos (over 2h)
• Exclusive access to our designer community
• An insider view on troubleshooting mistakes when they come up
• Additional support from Dominika inside the online community
• The ability to learn online anytime and at your own pace
WHAT YOU NEED
No previous skills are necessary to master this course. You only need very basic machine sewing skills and hand-sewing skills. No patternmaking, fashion & fabric design or illustration skills are required. The only thing you really need is the eagerness to learn something new and exciting!
In terms of materials and tools you will need: fabric (at least 3 different colours and 1 fabric must be synthetic), sewing machine, needles, thread, scissors, ribbon, beads, cord, iron.
