Comfy sweater with 3D décor-diamonds workshop
During this workshop, students will create an outfit in one felting piece. Students will learn how to take measurements, make a template, and calculate shrinkage. In addition, students will learn how to make a felt sweater using decor, fibres and fabrics; how to make straight edges and the three-dimensional product on a flat template. Furthermore, one will explore how to imitate knitted fabric using felt technologies, how to easily transform the template from a sweater into a comfortable dress with pockets or a jacket.
Tentative program of the workshop
Day 1. Modelling & pattern creation
• Taking measurements• Building a basic pattern • Discussion of the planned product• Create a detailed sketch, drawing the future 3D puzzle design • Modelling according to your design, taking into account your figure• Preparing patterns for felting • Increasing the pattern by the shrink factor• Start preparing wool for work.
Day 2. Wool layout
• Wool preparation (semi manufactures)• Work with silk base, layout • Wool layout.
Day 3. Working with 3D puzzle
• Layout of wool (blanks)
• Layout of wool on the template
• Creation of an ornament, based on your 3D puzzle design drawings.Day 4. Working with volume
• Filling the product with viscose fibres• Grind all layers through the mesh• Work with sander• Check the product for possible holes• Felting products in volume.
Day 5. Shrinkage & correction
• Correction of each element (front, back, sleeves)
• Step by step shrinkage of each part of the product.
• Shrinkage of the product according to the figure.
• Finishing the edges of the product
• Working on possible mistakes.