Perfect combination of fabric art and practicality

As a traditional handicraft, cloth art has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts. It can not only add color to our life, but also add warmth to our home environment. Nowadays, with the continuous development of science and technology, the application scope of fabrics is more and more extensive. In the fields of home decoration, clothing design, handmade products, etc., fabric has become an indispensable element. This paper will focus on the perfect combination of fabric art and practicality, and bring you some practical fabric making skills.

First, the basic knowledge of fabrics

Before making fabrics, we need to know some basic knowledge. The first is the choice of cloth. Different fabrics have different characteristics, so we need to choose suitable fabrics according to the needs of production. For example, when making curtains or umbrellas, you need to choose fabrics with good sun protection performance, and when making clothes, you should choose fabrics with good air permeability.

Followed by cutting. Cutting is a very important step in fabric making. We need to cut the cloth into the required shape and size according to the design drawings. When cutting, we need to use professional cutting tools, such as cutting knives and chopping boards.

Finally, sew. Sewing is the core step of fabric making. We need sewing machine or hand sewing to finish sewing. Attention should be paid to the choice of thread and the tension of thread when sewing to ensure the firmness of sewing.

Second, produce practical fabric products.

1. Fabric placemats

Cloth placemats are very practical tableware, which can not only protect the desktop from pollution, but also increase the decorative effect of the dining table. The steps of making fabric placemats are as follows:

(1) Select the appropriate cloth and cut it into the required shape and size as required.

(2) Fold the cut cloth and fix it with a pin.

(3) Sew the cloth together with sewing machine or hand sewing, and pay attention to the selection of thread and the tension of thread.

(4) Turn the sewn cloth upside down and iron it flat.

(5) Sew a circle of edges around the cloth to enhance the beauty and durability of the placemat.

2. Fabric storage box

Fabric storage box is a very practical storage tool, which can be used to store sundries, clothes and so on. The steps of making a storage box are as follows:

(1) Select the appropriate cloth and cut it into the required shape and size as required.

(2) Fold the cut cloth and fix it with a pin.

(3) Sew the cloth together with sewing machine or hand sewing, and pay attention to the selection of thread and the tension of thread.

(4) Turn the sewn cloth upside down and iron it flat.

(5) Fold the four corners of the cloth and sew them together to form the four corners of the storage box.

(6) Sew a piece of cardboard or wooden board at the bottom of the storage box to enhance the stability of the storage box.

3. Fabric pillow

Fabric pillow is a very practical household product, which can add warmth to our home environment. The steps of making fabric pillows are as follows:

(1) Select the appropriate cloth and cut it into the required shape and size as required.

(2) Fold the cut cloth and fix it with a pin.

(3) Sew the cloth together with sewing machine or hand sewing, and pay attention to the selection of thread and the tension of thread.

(4) Turn the sewn cloth upside down and iron it flat.

(5) Fold the three corners of the cloth and sew them together to form a corner of the pillow.

(6) Sew a zipper or button on one side of the pillow to facilitate disassembly and cleaning.