Patchwork Techniques Basic Machine Patchwork and Crazy Patchwork

Objectives for the session l l l By the end of today's session you will be able to : Produce a simple square Seminole patchwork sample Produce a crazy patchwork sample using bondaweb to attach fabrics

Seminole Patchwork l Seminole patchwork requires the maker to take/cut many pieces of clothe and then sew them together. The process of sewing, cutting, sewing and so on results in the making of complex geometric designs. l Named after a native american tribe called the Seminoles who were forced to use small scraps of fabric to make larger pieces

How to do it…. . l l l Cut 5 strips of fabric approx 5 cm wide and 20 cm long Seam them together Cut the piece into strips, alternate and rearrange Seam the strips back together to make patchwork

Crazy Patchwork l Originated in America in the latter of the nineteenth century l Unlike other patchwork it was not the product of necessity l Patches are traditionally made from silk and velvet and are appliquéd onto a base fabric and embellished with fancy stitches, lace etc

How to do it…. l l Transfer Bondaweb onto fabric (keep paper) Cut lots of pieces of fabric Attach the central piece first and work outwards When complete stitch on lace, add hand machine embroidery

Summing Up l l l There are some links on our website www. moderntextilecrafts. weebly. com Please put samples in your folder – add notes etc Next week we will be looking at hand patchwork techniques