Hem or Skirt Marker Hem or Skirt Marker is used to mark hem length accurately. They are adjustable and are useful as a measuring guide for marking width of hems, pleats, seam allowances etc. accurately using notches provided at regular intervals along the gauge. (Fig.2.5) Fig.2.5 Hem or Skirt Marker Source: https://textlnfo.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/image33.png French Curves A French curve is a template made out of metal, wood or plastic composed of many different curves. It is used in manual drafting to draw smooth curves of varying radii. The curve is placed on the drawing material, and a pencil/knife is traced around its curves to produce the desired result. In garment design they are mainly used for pattern drafting, pattern alteration …show more content…
Water soluble or erasable pen is a special tool for embroidery and garment design. After drawing, the colour can last for long time but disappear completely at once when damped with water. (Fig. 2.13) Fig.2.13 Fabric-Marking Pens (Water soluble) Source: http://img.weiku.com/waterpicture/2011/8/14/22/erasable_Marker_fabric_marker_ washable_Marker_634495494158488422_5.jpg Air-soluble pens are especially used for dressmaking, shoe making, handicraft, embroidery, etc. for temporary marking (Fig.2.14). After drawing, the color evaporate within 24 to 48 hours, sew the garments shortly after marking, or seal the marked fabric in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. If you need to “erase” the marks and can’t wait for them to disappear, dab the marks with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol. Fig.2.14 Fabric-Marking Pens (Air-soluble) Source: http://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PDT/BIG/801/B1019555801.jpg Pins Dress making pins are of stainless steel or brass and are sized from 10 to 32. Size 17 is the general purpose dressmaker's pin, but there are several special varieties that can be useful (Fig.2.15). Their main function is to hold the paper/cloth in position during cutting and
To start with, the first separation technique we performed on the heterogeneous mixture was filtration. According to our observations of the residue, we believed graphite was one of the substances in the mixture. Graphite, a known ingredient used in pencils, is black or dark grey in color, like the dark spots on the filter paper (Figure 1B), and has the ability to leave marks on paper and other objects. Of the potential components given to us, only graphite possessed the ability to make a mark on other surfaces. This was supported by the smudges left behind on our finger and filter paper (Figure 1A, bottom filter paper) when we touched the residue.
When examining textile damages, two common techniques are considered i.e. macroscopically (with the naked eye) and microscopically examining the area that might have possible damages to the fabric. Also, looking at the characteristics of the area to discover whether the textile has been torn, punctured, cut etc...
Alcohol makes the skin spongier. That means that when alcohol is used in the ink or to disinfect the skin’s surface, it allows more chemicals to cross into the bloodstream than ordinary
And so, in engaging in my project, I found myself thinking of how I could adopt a natural tool and adapt that tool to my writing task. I first thought about writing some letters in water, but I could really find no natural container to hold the water. I could have used some sticks or some type of colored liquid and take a snapshot of it, but there was no natural platform to hold the water. This was not going to work.
When a design is produced using the silk screening method, actual screens are used in the process. Putting it very simply, the screen is exposed using an expose unit to make a sort of stencil for the design. Ink is spread over the screen, so when you press down with a squeegee, the ink passes through to the object underneath only in the areas you want. Sadly, only one color per screen can be used so depending on how large the design is and the number of colors wanted in the design, you’ll need multiple screens to complete your design.
Although there are many types of quilting, there are three common types identified as whole cloth, piecing, and appliqué. The whole cloth technique uses only one piece of white fabric for the top of the quilt – usually, to show off the quilter’s fine stitching (Wilson 9-10). Piecing refers to sewing pieces of cloth together to make the quilt top. At first the pieces were sewn together haphazardly, but as collections of scraps grew, quilters began piecing colorful patterns together to form an accurately perfect square. Some of these had as many as 1600 small patches in a single quilt (Hechtlinger 61-62). Appliqué is the sewing of small cutout fabric shapes onto a background of another fabric laid down in a decorative design. This technique, often used to depict stories and ideas, has been used for hundreds – if not thousands – of years (Wilson 10-11). The oldest known appliquéd piece of quilted material was discovered in Asia. The floor of a Scythian chieftain’s tomb, found between 100 B.C. – A.D. 200, contained a quilted material that included finely detailed appliquéd animals. Therefore, the techniques used today in quilting are at least 2000 years old, with some of the patterns and designs being ...
The art of polishing nails has been around for centuries for both men and women. Nail polish or nail stain, as it was known for many years ago, started out being natural in formula. However, as the years have progressed, nail polish formulas have become more intricate including chemicals. As the years have passed, the color and purpose of polishing nails has expanded to not only nobles or those of high rank/station, but also everyday people. There are many different ingredients in today’s nail polishes. It is important to know which ingredient correlates with the four primary qualities of nail polish, specifically the ingredient that is responsible for the drying-time. Red has become one of the most popular colors to paint nails. Essie,
Clothing was made by tailors,individuals, or by their family members at home. The Civil War was a critical historical development of men’s ready-made clothing. At the start of the war most uniforms were made in workers homes under government contract. After continuous war manufacturers built factories that quickly and efficiently meet the demands of the military. These factories were able to make uniforms cheaper and faster than by hand. Mass-producing uniforms required the development of standard sizes. Specific ratios of shoulder to waist measurements occurred more than others. After the war soldiers measurements were used to create the first commercial sizing scales for men. The mass production of women’s clothing developed slowly. A number of factors came together to contribute to the success of the women’s ready-made clothing industry. Newer industrial production techniques were developed, increasing supply, and the advertising industry rose in fame, increasing sales. In 1937 the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducted a study of women’s body measurements. The U.S.Department of Agriculture helped to create a standardized sizing system the entire industry could
Having his own etching press allowed him to document different states of works in progress. It was also used when the artist took breaks from long studio sessions, as a way to loosen up and continue the unification of painting and printmaking. Prints also became a way for the artist to explore new ideas for changing the composition in a painting, and etching increased his ability to make work specific, but fast. Printmaking also allowed Matisse to openly experiment with reusing discarded copper plates around his studio, which presented new compositions for the paintings and other prints. Therefore, allowing chance to play part in his painting process. Stephanie D’Alessandro stated, “Matisse’s monotypes, a hybrid form of printmaking in which he applied ink to a copper plate and then lightly scratched away with a pointed tool to make an image that is printed on paper as a single, impression. Matisse had to work quickly while the ink was wet, running the plate through the press smoothly since the image was delicate, scratched only into the surface of the ink and not the plate. If monotypes further sharpened Matisse’s efforts to simplify outlines, suppress details, and condense forms they also offered techniques and effects that he could translate directly back to his
Weaving is a common thread among cultures around the world. Weaving is a way of producing cloth or textile. Today we have machines that weave large-scale textiles at cheap prices. Production of cloth by hand is rarely engaged in today’s Westernized societies. Not many people are thinking about how the fibers are actually constructed to make their clothes. However, in other cultures across the world the tradition of weaving still exists. By comparing three cultures that continue weaving as a part of their tradition we can see similarities and the differences between them. The reasons that each culture still weaves vary, as do the methods and materials. The desired characteristics of the cloth also vary around the world as each culture values different aesthetics.
3. The pattern diagram is very essential in creating a crochet product. This serves as the guide on how he will follow the instructions and outline of the design. Most patterns are usually easy to follow especially if the person is highly skilled n crocheting. For most beginners, there are patterns, which are more basic and simple. They are especially designed for them to practice and understand simple patterns of crochet products.
Lace made of tinsel, ribbon or other non-fabric materials can be hard to manage for beginners.
In my project I attempted to write without the assistance of normal technologies that are often taken for granted. It proved a difficult undertaking. Before beginning to write I had to find something to write on. As I searched my house and yard I realized that technology-free materials are difficult to find. I eventually found a birch log by the fireplace, which was once used by Native Americans for the purpose of writing. After tearing off the bark, and shaking off the dirt I had my “paper.” The hardest part was still not over; I needed to find a replacement for the normal writing aid of a pencil or pen. I replaced ink with honey and traded a pen for a feather. My next step was the very slow process of streaking honey on the bark to form words. The honey was the same color as the birch and blended in with the wood. To f...
replaced by colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn. Despite how beautiful or expressive this forms may be, but among many artists the
Needles are most commonly made from metal, wood, bamboo, or plastic (McIntosh 43). Needles also come in various sizes, including length and diameter. The diameter determines the size of the stitch and the length is important for the size of the project (McIntosh 43). McIntosh provides the example that you use a larger diameter needle for larger stitches and longer needles for large projects, like shawls (43). Furthermore, needles are available in three different styles and the style that you use is normally based on personal preference. The first two styles are very similar in that they have slender shafts intended to “hold the stitches that are not yet woven into the knitted fabric to prevent them from unraveling” (McIntosh 43). The only difference between these two is that the first, and most popular, style are pointed at one end and have knobs on the other, whereas the second are pointed on both ends. The third style of needles – known as circular knitting needles – have two pointed ends “connected by a flexible cord that holds the unworked stitches” (McIntosh 43). The knob on the first style of needles is meant to keep stiches from sneaking off the needle. The purpose of the pointed end is to create new stitches, which is why it can be found on all three styles. In order to create new stitches, the knitter “insert[s] the tapered end of one needle through