Anna Woodhead

Washaway Textiles

Create your own textiles using water soluble fabric. During the workshop you will make a bowl using thread, fabric scraps and water soluble fabric. You will then experiment with fabric and stitch to create your own accessory or textile which could be used for embellishing stitching projects. You could even make another bowl. To get the most out of this workshop you will need to be able to do free motion stitching on your sewing machine. This can be a half day or one day workshop.

Example Works

Stitching on water-soluble fabric with a sewing machine

Creating a circular pattern on water-soluble fabric with free motion stitching

Red and blue thread bowl created with water-soluble fabric

A delicate bowl created with red and blue threads after washing away the stabilizing fabric

Blue fabric bowl created with water-soluble fabric

A textured bowl made with blue fabric scraps and thread after the water-soluble fabric has been dissolved

Colorful textile piece created with water-soluble fabric technique

Vibrant fabric scraps stitched together using the washaway technique, creating a translucent effect

What You'll Learn

  • How to prepare water-soluble fabric for stitching
  • Free motion stitching techniques to create structure
  • Methods for incorporating fabric scraps and threads
  • The washing away process and how to shape your piece
  • Finishing techniques for different projects

Workshop Details

Duration

Half day or one day

Level

Intermediate

Requirements

Free motion stitching experience required

Interested in this workshop?

Please get in touch to discuss dates, venues, and requirements.

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