Introduction to Fabric Manipulation

Introduction to Fabric Manipulation

Introduction to other 3D fabric construction techniques.

Introduction to Smoking technique.

Project on the above mentioned techniques•This method of fabric manipulation uses stitching to gather fabric, creating areas of tension and release in a sculptural effect. Artists may use complicated grids and patterns on the fabric to tell them where to place stitches and pull the fabric together. Smocking requires a fabric to be not too stiff or thick.