Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry
Soumak Stitch
A course by Diana Cunha , Textile Artist
About the video: Soumak Stitch
Overview
“The Soumak stitch is one of the stitches that gives more texture to a piece. You will learn the different ways to do it, as well as explore the different effects we achieve using different types of fibers.”
In this video lesson Diana Cunha addresses the topic: Soumak Stitch, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry. Learn how to create unique tapestry pieces from the basics to completion.
Partial transcription of the video
“Soumak Stitch In this class, I'm going to teach you how to make a soumak stitch, a stitch that gives a lot of texture to the pieces and that can be done in several ways and using different wools. For this, I chose to use this yarn which is a mixture of wool and acrylic and that is relatively thick. Usually the soumak works with a wool folded in two. The measure I usually give is to stretch my arm, from one hand to the opposite shoulder and then we fold it in half. This for a bigger piece, here for my piece, I will make it a little shorter to teach you later to add thread when the thread run...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Weaving
Diana Cunha
A course by Diana Cunha
Diana Cunha is a Portuguese textile artist who, after graduating in international relations and working for 20 years in the banking sector, discovered her true passion for textiles. After taking some courses in 2015, she started to work with frame loom tapestry, macramé, and embroidery, developing her own visual language and style.
At the beginning of 2016, she created her brand Oficina 166 and at the end of 2017, she expanded her studio to work with a team of two people while teaching creative workshops and courses.
She has held two exhibitions in Lisbon and works with clients in several countries such as the United States, Luxembourg, Belgium, Angola, and Portugal.
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