Button Sampling

At City and Guilds some of the samples need to include using the

machine feet and attachments. I encourage students to 

use the buttonhole foot and try some of the machines 

pre-set button hole shapes. 

Sara also tried different size buttons on her sample 

to really learn how to use her machine.

Other fastenings are being added.

its well worth experimenting and stretching yourself

so you learn new things with your machine,

or return to those techniques you aren't sure of.

Circles in Textiles

City and Guilds Creative Textiles cover many areas

of making textiles and techniques.

This week, along with circles of all descriptions, 

we have been looking at Fastenings.

Buttons, pop studs, hooks, eyes and zips etc.

It's a chance to make and learn different ways of using them.

 Also, have the opportunity to use different feet on a sewing machine.

Above, you can see a mixture of artwork and samples.

While looking through some students found antique

fastenings in their collections. 

It was great to see and also date some of them too!