Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design
Finishing Techniques 3
A course by Sophie Graney , Woven Textile Designer
About the video: Finishing Techniques 3
Overview
“Finally, I will demonstrate how to attach the fringe to the rug itself. ”
In this video lesson Sophie Graney addresses the topic: Finishing Techniques 3, which is part of the Domestika online course: Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design. Decorate your home with unique hand-woven pieces by learning contemporary weaving techniques that explore positive and negative space.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Finishing Techniques With my rug facing upwards, the right side can be seen, and with my fringe, I'll start attaching the edge. These chunky bits are still here, we will just work around them. This is just so I can see at the end where I want them to sit against the trim. With our yarn... I'm using cotton yarn for this. I want it to be strong. It needs to be strong so the rug will be durable, but I want it slightly thinner than the warp yarn. This means it's easier to sew. I've taken my needle. I'll cut off my yarn. I'll start at the edge. I'll secure the yarn in place first by doing one ...”
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Course summary for: Handweaving Techniques for Contemporary Rug Design
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Category
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Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Weaving
Sophie Graney
A course by Sophie Graney
Sophie Graney is a textile designer who creates contemporary hand-woven fabrics for lifestyle accessories and interior furnishings. As a child, she was drawn to knitting, sewing, and lacemaking, learning techniques that still influence her work today. This love for textiles led her to study textile design at the Hereford College of Arts and a master’s in woven textiles at the Royal College of Art, London. At university, she began selling her designs to Banana Republic and Calvin Klein, and Dash & Miller featured her creations at international trade shows.
After beginning her career in the fashion industry, using techniques for mass-production, she now designs and weaves by hand, slowing down the process and celebrating the craftsmanship. She works from her studio at Cockpit Arts, which was granted to her as part of the Clothworkers' Foundation Award, and shares her work on her website and social media.
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