TEXTILE CRAFT

Paper Code: 
BFT-203
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To impart skill in embroidery & surface ornamentation

To enhance the designing skill and its application on apparel

 

Unit I: 
Course Content:

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: 
2014-15
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