- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 3
- Start Date & time
- 17 Oct 2024 @ 10am-4pm
- Qualification Type
- Non-certificated
- Course Type
- Evening
- Duration
- 1 day (Thursday)
£75.00
Throughout this one-day workshop you will explore the concept of patchwork using waste textiles. You will learn about, Pojagi, the historic Korean patching method that creates a reversible patchwork. This traditional technique uses smaller fabric offcuts to create a larger piece of cloth or textile art. Throughout the workshop you will gain hands on experience of creating a patchworked piece of fabric, this sample can then be extended, or you can use this technique to create a larger outcome such as a window covering or wall hanging.
What will I learn?
The course includes
- An introduction into issues of textile waste within the fashion industry
- Exploring patchworking approaches and looking at designers who use patchwork in their design practice
- Learning practical skills in preparing panels, developing designs and using a flat felled seam for to create a pojagi patchwork
- Learning how to stitch fabric samples using fabric offcuts
Entry requirements (minimum)
This course is open to all, but a keen interest in upcycling garments may be beneficial.
Jobs and further study
This course is ideal if you are hoping to progress to a fashion or textiles course at College or University or pursue a career in fashion sustainability.
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