Introduction to Contemporary Patchwork
The padding
A course by Zita Chocarro Iriarte , Textile Designer
Joined July 2018
About the video: The padding
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you how to quilt your design. I will talk a little about the types of wadding, the layers of fabric you need and how to work with the sewing machine. This step is optional, you can make pieces of patchwork without quilting if you prefer, but I want you to understand that it is a simple step although it seems a bit bulky.”
In this video lesson Zita Chocarro Iriarte addresses the topic: The padding, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Contemporary Patchwork. Combine and upcycle fabrics to create unique textile pieces.
Partial transcription of the video
“We have completed a very important part. our top. Now we will focus on the components that make up the padding and begin the next stage. Our design phase is complete. Let's examine the other fabrics required for our project. This refers to the front. the face that will be seen by others. and we also have the back. In this context. Since our bag will have a lining. as I'll demonstrate later. the fabric used for the back isn't crucial. I've opted for a simple white cotton fabric. which is quite ordinary and doesn't have any special features. Next. we have the batting. which serves as padding....”
This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.
Course summary for: Introduction to Contemporary Patchwork
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Category
Craft, Design -
Areas
DIY, Fashion Design, Sewing, Textile Design

Zita Chocarro Iriarte
A course by Zita Chocarro Iriarte
Zita Chocarro is a professional fashion designer with a passion for fabrics. She is also the founder of Hamabi Design, a studio specializing in contemporary patchwork, where she makes cushions, blankets, bags, and more.
Hamabi means "twelve" in Basque and symbolizes the number of units produced for each patchwork blanket design.
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