changing or altering fabric to create new shapes, textures, or forms.

gathering fabric with stitches so it creates ripples, folds, or pleats.

The surface quality of fabric, which may feel smooth, rough, soft, or structured.

when fabric is bent or doubled to form ridges, pleats, or layers that add structure and texture.

Fabric manipulation: techniques for texture and form

Art and design

Deepening the understanding of the principles of textile design

Embroidery skills: creating detailed and decorative stitching

Exploring dyeing methods: colour and pattern creation

Weaving techniques: crafting textures and patterns

Thematic development: designing cohesive and expressive textile art

Mixed-media textiles: combining materials and methods

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

The process of dyeing fabrics into new colours

Transforming flat fabric by altering its surface to create texture, shape & form

Cutting fabric into smaller pieces for sewing projects

Only thick, heavy fabrics like denim or wool

Only thin, delicate fabrics like silk or chiffon

A wide range of fabrics, from light to heavy

Only stretchy fabrics like lycra or jersey

Which of the following fabrics can be used for fabric manipulation?

True or false? Fabric manipulation is only used to make clothes more decorative.

Gathering fabric with stitches to create ripples or folds

Building up surfaces with multiple pieces of fabric

Bending or doubling fabric to form pleats, ridges, or layered shapes

Yes, without heat folds will always fall out

Yes, heat is always required to fix folds

No, folds can only stay in place if glued

Folds can also be held with stitching, pins, or tacking, as well as heat

When folding fabric, do you always need heat (like an iron) to make the folds stay in place?

To transform plain fabric into sculptural or textured forms

Why might an artist or designer use fabric manipulation in their work?

Starter Quiz

What is fabric manipulation?