Making a Scrunchie

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

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 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....

Year 10 Hoodies

The year 10’s are currently busy tracing a Hoodie pattern of their very own. Next week they're onto seam samples and practising how to construct a decent looking button hole the old fashioned way!

Seam Allowance and Pivoting

Welcome back to Term Three at FFC!

This week, the Year 9's have been introduced to the Textile's room and are starting to become acquainted with the Bernina sewing machines, the layout of the room, and the fabulous things they will get to make. 

The Year 10's have been re-acquainted with the Textile's room and recapped prior learning.

Here's a picture of some of their learning today.

Nearly There!!

It is close to the end of term and there has been some fabulous work going on in the FFC Textile’s room. The Year 9 Soft Toys are nearly all complete and the Year 10 Hoodies are at the same point. Well done to all the students who have maximised their time in class and put their newfound knowledge and skills to good use. There has been some challenges along the way, and it’s been great to see the students supporting one another and coming up with creative ways to problem solve. Both the Year 9 and Year 10 groups have been a pleasure to teach and I’m going to miss the supportive and positive environment that’s been created over the first half of this year. Put those sewing skills to good use over the holidays and I look forward to seeing you in Textile’s next year.

Inserting an Invisible Zip

Applique and Screen Printing

Applique and screen printing are a fantastic way to adorn fabric with your unique style.  A stencil has been used to print this Disney quote onto a chevron-patterned cotton. 

A stencil is created to ensure the accuracy of placement. Beautiful contrasting colours enhance the creative design features

Cushion Design - Year 10

Check out the awesome mahi going on in class!  

 

Hand Stitching Techniques

Term 4, 2017

We've made it to term 4!

This year has really flown by and we're coming up to the last assessments of the year.

Year 9's will be making a soft toy/neck pillow with a focus on sustainability and upcycling. This project is due Week 7, on the 1/12.

Year 10's will be making a hooded sweatshirt with a focus on understanding how to use a commercial pattern correctly. This project is due week 8, on the 5/12

Year 11's are completing their summer dress assessment, whilst the Year 12's are completing their winter garment. These garments are due Week 4, on the 9/11
                                

Analysing Aesthetic and Functional Features

Aesthetic Features: Appearance; shape; line; colour; texture; patterns.

Functional Features: How something works; utility; purpose 

Year 10’s were asked to analysis this camera-shaped bag by focusing on the aesthetic and functional features. The bag was given to us for the day by Miss Smith (drama) and has provided some inspiration for the creative cushion project.

Screen Printing using 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 and then describe the screen printing process with detail.

Paper Stencils and the use of Positive and Negative Space

 Here's a tutorial to explain what positive and negative space on a stencil means...

- What does positive space mean?

- What is a continuous shape?

- What is negative space?

What is Applique?

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2. What is applique?
3. - Applique is ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn or stuck on to a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. 
4. - You decorate a garment or object made from fabric, with pieces of fabric to form pictures or patterns.
5. - Attaching a motif.

Here's a video that is going to help us understand three different techniques used to applique. Go to 11.55 for an example of the zigzag stitch that we will be using 

Easter Raffle Winners!!

Thank you to everyone for supporting FFC Textiles by donating beauty products and Easter eggs, and selling/buying raffle tickets. Your generosity has given us the opportunity to purchase a couple of top quality irons and a few other bits and bobs that will enable the students to continue to produce high quality garments.

Congratulations to the following people...

Textile's Easter Raffle

31/3 Update: This basket now contains over $200 worth of beauty products and chocolate!!!!

Tokoroa High School Wearable Arts Show 2017

    

Entry Form

·         Please complete the entry form online.  You can find the entry form on the link above.

·      Entry and fee of $10.00 per wearable art must be received no later than 24 July 2017. No late entries will be accepted.

·         Fees can be paid electronically at BNZ 020464002635600 with the student entry name as reference or at the school office.

Here's an example of what to expect on the entry form:

Tokoroa High School Wearable Arts Show 2017

   Please read the conditions of entry carefully before creating your garment.

·         New rule - Each contestant can only wear one garment. If a contestant chooses to enter in more than one category, then each garment must be worn by a different model.

·         Garments must be safe to wear.  No sharp edges or items that could cause bodily harm to models, designers, or back stage staff are permitted.  This is an obvious safety precaution. Creations must be able to be clothes at least three times and need to be constructed so they can be taken on and off without too much difficulty.

·         You should supply your own models for all entries.

·         The garments must be completed and available by the date of rehearsal which will be held on 4 August 2017 at the Tokoroa Sports and Events centre. 

·         Rehearsals will begin at 10am so contestants will need to be at the centre by 9am to be fully dressed for rehearsal and meeting with the judges.

·         Contestants in the first half of the programme will have their photos done and meet the judges first while the contestants in the second half of the programme will be at rehearsal on the stage. After lunch, the order will be reversed.

·         Only the student entrants and their models will be allowed with the judges.  No parents/caregivers will be permitted with judging.

·         A pack with final details about the programme will be available to all contestants once the registrations have closed and the programme decided on.

·         You cannot enter the same wearable art into more than one category.  Each entry has a non-refundable entry fee.

·         Creations Size – Measurements no more than 2m wide or 3m high.

·         This is a community event attracting a large audience.  Standards acceptable in the general community will be upheld.  The organiser reserves the right to refuse any entrant to take part in any or all aspects of the event if the organiser determines, at their discretion, that the entrant, model or garment is not suitable.

·         Prizes are not transferable. The organisers reserve the right, at their discretion, to use the winners’ name, address, and photographs of the garments, models and/or designers for promotional purposes.

·         Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.  In a dispute over which category and entry will be judged in, the organising committee’s decision is final.

·         Student entrants will remain the responsibility of their parent/caregiver at all times during the event and in the lead-up to the event.

·         Completed creations (including accessory parts) must be able to be carried, pushed, and supported by the model alone.  No parents/caregivers or helpers are permitted back stage.

·         The winner for Mad Hatter is a stand-alone prize winner, which means the winner of this section will not be among the finalists for the supreme award.

·         The Mad Hatter and Lavish and Spectacular sections are open to all age groups.

·         The supreme award winner will be selected from the overall winners.

·         Disclosure is necessary if the creation has entered another competition.

·         All Rules and Conditions are subject to change at the discretion of Tokoroa High School, but will be communicated well before the event should such an amendment occur.

Tokoroa High School Wearable Arts show 2017

Sustainable Fabric - Combining Art, Design, and Living Potential

Check out the video below and how ideas take seed and come to fruition. An idea for sustainable fabric that has the potential to impact future fabric production.