Machine stitching
I can create a thread drawing by using a sewing machine to draw with freehand stitching.
- Year 10
Machine stitching
I can create a thread drawing by using a sewing machine to draw with freehand stitching.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artists use sewing machines to draw with thread, creating expressive portraits by layering line, tone, and texture.
- Understand how to set up and control a sewing machine for freehand stitching, using the correct tool and techniques.
- Experiment with thread, colour, and layering to develop stitched, thread drawings in response to a project theme
Keywords
Freehand - a sewing machine attachment that lets you move the fabric freely to draw with thread
Sewing machine - a tool that stitches fabric together using thread
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.
Common misconception
You can only use a sewing machine for straight lines or joining fabric.
With a freehand arm, you can move the fabric in any direction to draw curves, lines, and patterns with thread. Artists use this to stitch portraits, text, and textures, guiding the fabric by hand like drawing with a pencil.
Equipment
Sewing machine, freehand arm, white cotton, sowing cotton threads, pins paper, biro.
Licence
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