What will I learn?
In this class you will learn Hishaki-nui and Miru shibori stitching techniques. These Shibori techniques are stitched on the fold.
Hishaki-nui techniques make symmetrical patterns and Miru shibori patterns comprise several parallel rows of stitching to create a woodgrain effect.
Content:
– The quilters knot and the surgeons knot required for all stitched work
– How to make the Shibori starting and ending knots to create tight, crisp patterns
– How to sew different types of Shibori stitches on the fold - ori nui (teeth stitch) and maki nui (wrapped stitch)
– How to combine straight stitch and circle patterns
– How to sew the traditional Karamatsu (larch) pattern and how it can be applied to other shapes such as hexagons and hearts
– How to create motifs on the fold by combining the different shibori stitches
– How to make larger patterns using variations of these patterns
– How to dye with indigo and Dylon (which you can use to dye your pieces at home after the class)
Who is this class for?: Intermediate / have done some Shibori before
Duration: 2 hours
Location: This class is an Online course run using Zoom. You will need a device that can access the internet with a camera and microphone to take this class.
What do I need to provide myself?
- Pre-washed calico, cotton or linen fabric
- Needle - a thinnish long darner works well
- Strong thread - ideally bonded nylon 60s weight upholstery thread or a strong cotton thread
- Circles templates to draw around (this could just be a mug or glass)
- Small pair of sharp scissors
- A fabric marker pen and a ruler
- Water sprayer
- Dye - either an indigo dye kit or a Dylon hand dye and 250g table salt
- Plastic bucket, stirrer and rubber gloves.
