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Tapestry: Crochet Techniques for Drawing with Thread

A course by Fabric , Fashion and Textile Designer

Fashion and Textile Designer. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joined October 2020

Learn to design crochet fabrics by turning your drawings into patterns and apply them to any object

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  • 100% positive reviews (553)
  • 11774 students

Learn to design crochet fabrics by turning your drawings into patterns and apply them to any object

A course by Fabric

Discover the tapestry crochet technique alongside Andie Viggiano, textile designer and founder of the Argentine brand Fabric. Produce one-of-a-kind designs combining crochet and illustration, which can be applied to the textile piece of your choice!

In this Domestika course, learn to design fabrics using the tapestry or manual jacquard technique. Now it's time to make your ideas a reality with bags, cushions, and much more. Your imagination's the limit!

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 15 downloads

Mood board
5 minutes, 0 seconds
Sketches
9 minutes, 22 seconds
Color palette
9 minutes, 13 seconds
From sketch to grid
14 minutes, 2 seconds
Tips for the computer
3 minutes, 23 seconds
Materials
8 minutes, 17 seconds
English, Spanish
  • 100% positive reviews (553)
  • 11774 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 10m)
  • 15 additional resources (8 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Knit a piece that can be used as either a cushion cover or tote bag using the tapestry or manual jacquard technique and tubular yarn.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone wanting to learn to design jacquard fabrics and create original pieces.

Requirements and materials

No previous knowledge is necessary for this course.

In terms of materials, you need graph paper for designing you pattern, a D3 (3.25mm) crochet hook, polyester stuffing, cotton yarn, 70 cm strings, a wool needle for finishing off, and some basic stationary.

If you'd like to finish off your design digitally, you need a computer with access to Adobe Illustrator.


Reviews

11774 Students
553 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Fabric

A course by Fabric

Teacher Plus
Fashion and Textile Designer

Andie Viggiano is a textile designer specialized in the manual jacquard and tapestry techniques. A few years ago she opened her studio, Fabric, in Buenos Aires where she experiments with different forms of expression using knitting and illustration. She also gives workshops like "Dibujar con hilos" (Drawing with Thread).

She has worked with internationally renowned fashion brands like Vero Alfie and her work was showcased in the 10th issue of Koel Magazine.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Start designing

    • What is hand tapestry or jacquard?
    • Mood board
    • Sketches
    • Color palette
    • From sketch to grid
    • Tips for the computer
    • Materials
  • U3

    Welcome to the world of crochet!

    • Low cross stitch
    • Base
    • We start the pattern
    • The portrait
  • U4

    Terminations and care

    • Different uses of fabric
    • How to take care of your fabrics
  • FP

    Final project

    • x Draw and weave with threads

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

    If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

  • Watch professionally produced courses

    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.

If you're a Plus member, when you complete a course you've purchased, you'll instantly get your personalized certificate. You can see all your certificates in the Certificates section of your profile. You can download your certificates as PDFs and share the link online. Learn more about certificates.
Tapestry: Crochet Techniques for Drawing with Thread . Craft course by Fabric Best seller

Tapestry: Crochet Techniques for Drawing with Thread

A course by Fabric
Fashion and Textile Designer. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joined October 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (553)
  • 11774 students