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Textile decoration technologies

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Prior knowledge

MākZ1004, Composition and Colour Studies I

MākZ3025, Major Drawing IV

MatZ3066, Fashion and Style I

MatZ3067, Fashion and Style II

Replaced course

MatZB005 [GMTRB005] Textile decoration technologies

Course abstract

The course provides knowledge of various embroidery techniques (for both hand embroidery and decorative machine embroidery), the design of decorations on various materials, and the use of various traditional and non-traditional materials for decoration. During the study course students will improve their skills to emphasize the finished product with the help of decor and to create accessories that complement the costume.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1.Students are familiar with various textile decorating techniques, with use in the past and modern solutions in designer collections, as well as latest fashion trends - research work, visual material
2. Students are able to apply the acquired knowledge in practice, understand the compatibility of materials and possibilities - practically developed samples for the catalogue/decors.

3. Is able to create modern solutions for decoration of finished product/making decors.

Course Content(Calendar)

Full time intramural studies:
1. Textile decoration, options, tools, materials- lecture 3h
2. Fashion trends in textile decoration. Embroidery in designer collections- practical works 1h. Research work and presentation
3. Embroidery composition, color matching, care and storage - lecture 1h
4. Embroidery techniques, their traditional division, machine embroidery- lecture 2h
5. Ethnographic white works. Hem stitches in the knitwear. Hem stitches with ribbons- Lecture 1h, practical works 6 h. Décor- embroidery on non-traditional material , samples
6. Embroidery with ribbons- practical works 4 h. Décor- floral composition, samples
7. Color embroidery- practical works 6h. Décor- Mono (composition embroidered in one technique and one color), samples
8. Monograms, different techniques- practical works 3 h. Décor- monogram
9. Applications- lecture 1h, practical works 3h. décor- embroidered fashion illustration in different techniques with application.
10. Corner-forming and fringe making- lecture 1h, practical works 1h
11. Covered stitches –lecture 1h, practical works 5h. Samples
12. Haute couture embroidery (luneville), embroidery on tulle- lecture 1h, practical works 3 h. Samples
13. Other embroidery techniques (richelieu embroidery, affix works, lecture 1h, practical works 4h

Part time extramural studies:

All topics specified for full time studies are accomplished, but the number of contact hours is one half of the number specified in the calendar

Requirements for awarding credit points

• 85% participation in lectures and practical work
• Presented research work
• Developed practical works, finished products presented

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Research Work and presenting of material- Textile Decoration in a Designer's Collections
Practical works:
1. Decor- embroidery on non-traditional material
2. Sample collection catalogue embroidered by hand (White works, color works, ribbon embroidery, monogram, application, covered stitches, embroidery on tulle), individual samples can be processed as decors.
3. Sample collection catalogue for machine embroidery works.

4. Decorating of finished product.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

An evaluation of the research work and its presentation in a 10-point scale, which is included in the overall assessment of study course.
Each practical work is evaluated according to the following criteria:
quality of work- 2 points
composition- 2 points
material compliance / suitability - 2 points
technique use / selection- 1 point,
color matching 1 point
creativity / special access - 2 points.
The score obtained is converted according to the 10-point scale for the assessment of study results.
The final grade of the course (test with a mark) is the average mark for the results of all handicraft works.

Compulsory reading

1. Wilhide E. The Complete Pattern Directory: 1500 Designs from All Ages and Cultures. 2018.
2. Naita L Šūšana un izšūšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2011. 256 lpp.
3. Dislere V. (2020). Dekoratīvā mašīnizšūšana. Metodika pašmācībai pieaugušajiem. Jelgava: LLU, 232 lpp.
4. Di Fidio G. C., Belini V. Izšūšana ar zīda lentītēm. Rīga: Jumava, 2012. 111 lpp.
5. Keegan L. The Sewing Machine Embroiderer's Bible. 2014.

6. Trott P. Three dimensional embroidery stitches. 2005.

Further reading

Thunder M. Embroidery designs for fashion and furnishings. 2014.
Vīnkalne D., Mallone G., Bite L., Kursiša Z. Vienvirziena izvilkuma izšūšana ar lentīti. Mācību līdzeklis. 2014. 33 lpp.
Madre I. Izšūšana. Rīga: VAGA, 1993. 190 lpp.

Karlsone A., Grasmane R. (2000). Mašīnizšūšana. Rīga: LAK Amatniecības literatūras apgāds, 72 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

https://www.embroidery.com
https://www.pinterest.com
https://www.brothersujmasinas.lv/downloads/izsuvumu-zimejumi-lejupladesanai/
SlautaSchool video tutorials. Pieejams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbFeaNj8HTHDgRVA2gpBzA
Needle’n’Thread . Pieejams: https://www.needlenthread.com/

Notes

The course is included in the compulsory part of the TF professional higher education bachelor study program "Design and Crafts" in full-time and part-time studies with the specialization Textile Technology and Design.