NEEDLE CRAFT

Paper Code: 
FSD 133
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To impart skill on hand stitches
  2. To impart practical knowledge on different surface ornamentation techniques

 

8.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to needle work
  • Selection of needle, frames, scissors, tools & tracing methods used in needle craft.
  • Embroidery on different types of textile materials (cotton, silk, jute)
14.00
Unit II: 
Stitches
  • Basic stitches: Straight stitch-Stem, Back, Fly stitch                        
  • Flat stitch: Satin, Cross  
  • Loop stitch: Herringbone, Feather stitch, Button Hole
  • Knotted stitch: French knot, Bullion knot
14.00
Unit III: 
Finishing of raw edges
  • Techniques & Application of basting, overcastting, hemming
14.00
Unit IV: 
Surface ornamentation Techniques

      

  • Patch work, Appliqué techniques, Ribbon, Beads & Sequin work, Mirror work                                                                     

 

                                                            

10.00
Unit V: 
Product Development
  • Develop any innovative product using the techniques mentioned above.

 

Essential Readings: 

 

 

References: 

 

  1. Barbara Snook, "Creative Art of Embroidery", Numbly Pub. Group Ltd, London,1972"
  1. Gail L., cc Inspirational Ideas for embroidery On clothes and accessories", Search press Ltd, 1993
  1. Readers Digest: Complete Guide to Needle work-APH Corp, New Delhi 1996
  2. Shailaja Naik, " Traditional Embroideries Of India", APH Publishing corporation,New Delhi, 1996'

 

Academic Year: 
2018-19
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