a sewing machine attachment that lets you move the fabric freely to draw with thread

a tool that stitches fabric together using thread

a long, thin strand of fibre used for sewing. It connects pieces of fabric together or can be used decoratively to draw or create texture.

Machine stitching

Art and design

Introduction to the principles of textile design

Surface quality and appliqué

Constructed textiles

Printing inks and dyes

Wax Batik

Hand stitching

Surface pattern

Textile design: the influence of sources on investigations

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

to honour and preserve traditional techniques and motifs

Why do many artists choose to use batik in their work?

rich, vibrant colours that can be layered and blended

What effect does the batik dyeing process typically create?

It stiffens the fabric to make it easier to dye.

It acts as a resist to block dye from certain areas.

a technique for softening fabric before painting

a method of blocking dye from certain areas of the fabric

What does the term "resist" mean in batik?

What is dye used for in the batik process?

Iron off the wax to reveal the design clearly.

Leave the wax on to give it a glossy finish.

What must you do after dyeing in the batik process to complete your design properly?

Machine stitching

Lesson outcome