TEXTILE CRAFT

Paper Code: 
BFT- 203
Credits: 
08
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To impart skill in embroidery & surface ornamentation

To enhance the designing skill and its application on apparel

Hand Embroidery                                                                      30 hrs

Introduction to contemporary stitches-

Stem, back, running, chain, lazy daisy, blanket, buttonhole stitch, spider’s web, fly, french knot, bullion knots, fish bone, Romanian, satin, long & short stitch chevron and herringbone

Surface Ornamentation                                                             35 hrs

  • Appliqué
  • Mirror Work
  • Patch work
  • Ribbon Work
  • Smocking
  • Quilting
  • Shirring

Machine Embroidery- running stitch, satin stitch, cut work, cording         25 hrs

Introduction to Computerized Embroidery Machine                              10 hrs

Preparing an article using any of the above mentioned techniques utilizing any waste material                                                                          20 hrs

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Beads, Buttons and Bows, Quantum Books Ltd.1997
  2. Celia, Eddy, Quilting basics, Sally Publishing Pvt Ltd,
  3. Denner, Linda, Creative Quilting for Home Decor, 1995.

 

 

References: 
  1. The Encyclopedia of needle crafts, Gandenton Lucinda R.
  2. Stone, Peter, The oriental rug lexicon, Thames and Hudson, 1997
  3. Karen, Fail, Celebrating the tradition, J.B. Fair fox Press Pvt Ltd
  4. Jill, Blake, Cushion & Covers, Graficomo, S.A
  5. Chris, Rankins, Creative Smockin, Contemporary Design Tradition Techniques,Larks books, 1997
Academic Year: 
2015-16
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