Soft Toy/Neck Pillow Term 4

The Year 9’s are steadily working towards completing their Upcycled Soft Toy/Neck Pillow. They have been reading and trying their best to interpret pattern instructions - which can sometimes seem like they are written in a variety of languages!

Here's an image of two that are almost completed. Keep up the good work Year 9s!!

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Making a Scrunchie

So many of you have been asking how to make scrunchies! Here is an incredibly simple tutorial to help you out.

Beading

12 basic BEAD EMBROIDERY stitches

Level 3 - Pleats

There are many types of pleats, so which one do you want on your garment?

Visit this website for more information. 

Level 1 Pattern Adaptation - Garment Construction Techniques

Year 11’s are currently working on pattern adaptations to create a skirt with a bib and straps. 

There are a lot of techniques involved in the construction of their garments - watch the videos below and see how these ladies put their garments together. 

What techniques do they use?

Senior Textiles

Senior Textiles’ students have been working hard this year to construct garments that they are really proud of. 

Year 11's have made Pyjama Shorts with a ruffle on the hem - this is an incredibly hard technique which requires a lot of patience and perseverance to complete to a high standard. 

 

Year 12's have been working on construction a shirt with either a one or two piece collar, set in sleeves, and a button placket. These techniques require some practise as accuracy is the key.

Completed Year 9 and 10 Projects

Term Two flew by really quickly! Year 10's began learning how to construct a Hooded Sweatshirt following tricky pattern instructions and some of the Year 9' began an Up-cycled Soft Toy.

Here's a glimpse at some of their completed work...

Hooded Sweatshirts, Term Two

Year 10’s are underway with the construction of their Hooded Sweatshirts!! They are doing a fabulous job supporting one another. Can't wait to show you their finished work.

Year 9 First Up Task - May 31st

Year 10 Cushions

Year 10’s have begun applying designs to their cushion fabric using the silk screens to screen print and finding fabric to stitch on applique designs. Here are two examples below....

Screen Printing with Paper Stencils

Screen printing with paper stencils

This video is an example of how to screen print using paper stencils and multiple layers.

Watch the video below and answer the following questions:

- Name 4 things you will need

- What is the cello-tape used for?

- What areas do you cut out first?

- What do you need to think about when attaching your stencil to the screen (frame)?

- Why were a few layers of tape used to attach the stencil?

- How should you prepare your fabric?

- What is used to add paint to the screen?

- How many passes of the squeegee should you do, what type of pressure should you apply, and how should you hold it?

- How do you lift the frame off?