Surface quality and appliqué
I can design and make an appliqué using fabric shapes and stitches.
- Year 10
Surface quality and appliqué
I can design and make an appliqué using fabric shapes and stitches.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Appliqué is a way of drawing with fabric and stitch techniques.
- It is important to choose the correct fabric for the appliqué to help describe the surface textures.
- Stitch can be turned into a design feature, for example using a bold colour which will stand out against the fabric.
Keywords
Appliqué - a textile technique where fabric shapes are stitched onto a background to make a design.
Template - a shape or pattern used as a guide for cutting fabric.
Layer - placing fabric pieces on top of each other to add depth, texture, or detail to a design.
Common misconception
Appliqué must involve stitching.
Stitching fabric shapes onto a background is a common way to attach pieces in appliqué. However, appliqué can also involve using fabric glue or PVA glue to attach smaller pieces of fabric to a larger background.
Equipment
White or neutral cotton, varied textured fabrics, scissors, pins, needles, embroidery thresd, paper, pencils, fine liners.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the term 'appliqué' mean in textiles?
Q2.Which of the following can be used to add texture and detail to a textile design?
Q3.Why do artists use layering in appliqué and textile design?
Q4.Why might artists use a template to create their appliqué?
Q5.Can appliqué be done by both hand and machine?
Q6.Match the terms to the best definition:
