“Felt & Fun: Light & Sealed in Three Days”
During this class, students will create an outfit in one felted piece.
They will learn how to take measurements, make patterns, and calculate wool shrinkage. Additionally, participants will explore different decorative techniques, incorporating various materials such as fabrics, fibers, and textures into their felted designs.
Students will also discover quick and effective felting techniques to create high-quality garments with unique details. The final piece can be customized with additional fabrics—like the lace appliqué shown in the sample design—making it fully reversible.
If desired, participants can modify the design into a vest or decorate it with alternative textiles for a personalized touch.
“Felt it, have fun, and take home a stylish, one-of-a-kind outfit in just three days!”
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, • Modelling according to your design, taking into account your figure• Preparing patterns for felting • Increasing the pattern by the shrink factor• Start preparing wool
Day 2. Wool layout. Felting
• Wool preparation • Work with silk base, layout ● Felting
Day 3. Working with volume. Shrinkage & correction
• Check the product for possible holes• Felting products in volume.● Correction of each element (front, back)
• Step by step shrinkage of each part of the product.
• Finishing the edges of the product
• Working on possible mistakes.