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In the study of VCE Art, theoretical research and investigation informs art making. Through the study of artworks  and the role of artists in society, students develop their own artistic practice, expression and communication of  ideas using a range of processes, materials and techniques.

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Unit 1 - Apply the Structural and Personal Framework

Unit 2 - Apply the Cultural and Contemporary Framework

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Procedures for the assessment of levels of achievement in Units 1 and 2 are a matter for school decision. Assessment of levels of achievement for these units will not be reported to the VCAA. Schools may choose to report levels of  achievement using grades, descriptive statements or other indicators.

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On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse and interpret a variety of artworks using the Structural Framework and the Personal Framework.

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On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse and interpret a variety of artworks using the Structural Framework and the Personal Framework.

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On completion of this unit the student should be able to use the art process to create visual responses that  demonstrate their personal interests and ideas.

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FIVE stitches for lettering - EXPRESS VERSION |  How to embroider letters by hand

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TOP 12 STITCHES IN HAND EMBROIDERY | Tutorial for Beginners

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I used to love crafts and painting when I was young. Then my attention turned to fabric and there was no looking back. For me, nothing beats fabric and sewing in exploring creativity.

Sewing allows me to play with color and do all the things I love and more; maybe more than what I could do when I was painting. What better way than sewing and embroidery and different easy to do fabric manipulation and other techniques to make the pretty textures on fabric - it is beautiful, economical and ticks all my creative boxes.

It is possible to add texture to the fabric in a million ways - ok not so much - but more than you can count - I am listing the basic techniques which you can expand and combine, mix and match - whatever you want to do in whichever way.

Applique is the method of sewing pieces of fabric onto other fabric bases in beautiful designs. You can stitch the applique pieces by hand as well as by sewing machine

Check out the tutorial on how to do Applique -12 different ways to do applique more details. Also check out the Hand applique tutorial and How to make applique letters tutorial

Patchwork is the method of sewing small pieces of fabric (patches) of different patterns and colours together to make a big fabric piece. This technique is also called piece work ; You can make stunning garments and accessories with patchwork fabric.

This is the technique of decorating fabric with beautiful stitches made with embroidery thread or yarn. Hand embroidery techniques like Kantha embroidery, Sashiko Embroidery, Shadow embroidery, Chikankary embroidery all create unparalleled texture. If you are a beginner to embroidery check out the post on how to embroider for more details. Do you know that there are more than 60 different embroidery techniques in existence (probably much more which I do not know about) and the different filling stitches you can make in hand embroidery to add texture? Check it out. The bullion stitch and french knots and other knot stitches are also great for texture.

Check out the 10 beautiful background hand embroidery stitches which are meant to give texture to the fabric.

Then there are the 12 types of 3D flowers you can make with embroidery.

This is a technique of using knotting to make fabric with special macrame cords. You can use macrame to decorate your fabric or make the whole fabric with macrame. Here is a list of easy to make knots you can make with yarn/thread etc and add to fabric for that extra bit of texture which is knotty.

You can sew the different types of fabric trims like ribbons, braids to the fabric to add texture to fabric.

You can make your own fringe trims by following this tutorial here

This technique uses cords, threads and other materials which are then stitched on to the fabric surface. The thread is laid on the surface of the fabric in a pattern and it is sewn with small stitches by hand or by sewing machine. Check out the post on 4 ways to do couching for more details

Fabric painting uses a specia lly formulated paint to make designs on fabric. You can use the fabric paint to add a dimensional effect to the fabric as well

Printing on fabric is a great way to add designs on your clothes. You can add any designs to the fabric without any sewing involved using your inkjet printer at home. Commercially there are many techniques for printing on fabric. Check out the post on inkjet fabric printing that you can do on your own. There are other ways in which you can transfer images/pictures/photos onto your fabric - check out the post on 6 ways to transfer photos to fabric

This technique involves adding a layer of fabric underneath the base fabric and cutting away a portion of the base fabric in the shape of the design so that the fabric underneath is revealed. You can add multiple layers of fabric underneath for a beautiful effect. Here is a post to learn more about Reverse Applique.

Felting is a process by which wool fibers are agitated (by hand or by machine) to make fabric. Needle felting and wet felting are the two methods used to make the felted fabric. Felted fabric looks beautiful and can be used to make and decorate garments and accessories

This is a technique for adding ribbons and lace trims to the fabric with pretty embroidery stitches. Hemmed edges of fabric panels are together or to trims with criss crossed stitches.

Piping is a technique of adding a special type of trim which is made by inserting a cord inside a bias fabric strip.The piping is added to the seam as a decorative trim. Check out the post on making and sewing piping.

You can use embroidery sewing machines to make incredible designs on your fabric. Learn more about sewing machine embroidery here

Free motion embroidery involves making embroidery designs using your regular sewing machine with a darning foot and hooped fabric. This easy to do embroidery can make some amazing embroidery patterns and great texture as well. Check out the post on free motion embroidery for more details

Rhinestones are flat backed beads which can be sewn or glued on to the fabric to add sparkle to garments and accessories. Check out the post on different ways to add rhinestones to fabric

You can add a lot of sparkle and texture by adding sequins to fabric (sew them or glue them) - Check out the 10 different ways of attaching sequins to fabric

Ruffles are pleated or gathered fabric or trims used to decorate garments and accessories. Checkout this post on gathering fabric for more details.

Edge finishes need not be boring. You can finish the fabric edges with embroidery loops or buttonhole stitches ; For more edge finishing techniques checkout this post.

You can add beauty and texture to the hem of your garment in many ways. Checkout this post on the different types of hand hemming stitches for tutorials on this.

Roulette loops are very thin fabric tubes made with fabric strips. You can easily make the roulette loops yourself and use it to decorate fabric.

This is a technique of doing embroidery with thick threads in the bobbin. The work will appear on the underside of the fabric facing the needle. This is a wonderful way to add texture to fabric. Checkout the post on bobbin work for more details

Ruching is basically gathering fabric so that there are patterned folds in the fabric; It is also called puffing in heirloom embroidery. Ruching is usually done along the bodice of dresses and sleeves along the centerline which is ruched creating attractive folds on either side of the center stitching line. You can ruche fabric by sewing the fabric with elastic. This is usually done with thin, sheer and transparent fabric as an overlay or a drapable cloth. Checkout the detailed tutorial for ruching fabric here.

Dyeing involves adding colour to the fabric by way of soaking it in a solution of dye. You can dye a fabric fully or partially ; Batik, tie and dye, shibori dyeing are all variations of dyeing fabric to bring about beautiful patterns on fabric surface.

Check out these posts on dyeing clothes - How to dye fabric with natural dyes ; 10 best dyes for fabric dyeing and How to dye clothes.

This is a variation of DIY block printing - you stamp on fabric surface with fabric laden stamps - you can DIY stamps or buy from stores. Fabric paint ink pads are also available.

Smocking involves stitching together gathered folds of fabric with pretty embroidery stitches in a definite pattern. Smocking is a means of controlling fullness as well as adding beautiful embroidery to the fabric.Checkout the post on smocking

This is the technique of gathering fabric by using elastic thread in the bobbin. Shirring in parallel lines can produce beautiful texture to the fabric. Checkout the tutorial on the best way to do shirring .

Fabric origami is making origami ornaments by folding fabric pieces in definite folding patterns. You can use this to decorate fabric.

Ribbon embroidery is embroidery done with soft silk ribbons. You can make beautiful floral designs with ribbon embroidery. Checkout the different types of ribbons you can use as well as the post on the basic stitches used in the ribbon embroidery as well as 10 easy diy ribbon embroidered flowers (tutorials) .

A fabric yoyo is a gathered circle of fabric pieceS with small running stitches. The resultant fabric yoyos which resemble flowers are great for decorating fabrics. There are many ways to make yoyos- even heart shaped ones. Check out the tutorial to make yoyos here.

Pleats like box pleats, inverted pleats are all great ways of making the fabric look beautiful. Checkout the different types of pleats in the post here

Tassels are loose threads gathered together at one end; They are great for embellishing the hems of scarves and shawls ; Adding them to the end of drawstrings are common as well.

Shrinking different layers of fabric differently will produce texture on the face of the fabric. This technique is better detailed here

When you have a garment with a smooth surface you can add texture to it by adding fabric pieces with texture like denim, pleather, leather, canvas, embroidered fabric to make yokes, collars or top hem of pockets, sleeve cuffs etc.

There are so many readymade fabrics with wonderful texture - Out of these check out the 30 best fabrics with texture here.

You can also add stiff fabrics to change the structure of the fabric.Check out the list of the 10 best stiff fabrics here.

This refers to making an impression of images or designs on the surface of a fabric with the help of heat and pressure. This is also called Blind Printing, and Relief Printing. A raised or lowered imprint of the design is made with stamps and application of heat. Checkout the post on doing embossing on velvet by yourself .

Drawn thread embroidery involves pulling out thread from the fabric and knotting the thread left in bundles or using decorative stitches over the drawn thread. This creates an open work with great texture on the fabric . Checkout the tutorial for drawn thread embroidery and pulled thread embroidery for more details. Cutwork, Hardanger embroidery, Borderie Anglaise are all open work which creates similar texture.

Stenciling creates patterns and designs on fabric surface with the help of thin cut out stencils made of metal, plastic, paper or wood. The holes in the stencil forms the designs on the fabric. Checkout the post on making your own stencils for more details

Slashing fabric layers which are stitched together in parallel diagonal rows creates a beautiful visual and textural effect on the surface of the fabric which is unparalleled. No photo can reproduce the same impact you get when you see and feel the faux chenille fabric you have made with simple plain fabric pieces. Checkout the tutorial to make the faux chenille fabric and experience it yourself .

Scallops are dome shaped stitching that is usually done along the fabric edge. You can make scallops by hand stitching with fine embroidery stitches or machine stitch the scallops with a facing or with decorative stitches in your sewing achine. Checkout the 5 ways to make scalloped edges.

This refers to the techniques used to create bubble-like appearance on the face of the fabric.

A simple enough way is to wet fabric, make small cotton balls and wrap these balls with the fabric very close to each other and tie them up with thread. If you leave them for a few days and then open them up, and remove the cotton balls the fabric will take on a texture of bubbles on the surface. For more methods using shibori techniques and wet and dry technique checkout this post on making bubble texture fabric

This can create a beautiful texture on the fabric surface. One very easy method involves wet fabric and rubber bands. You will have to wet the fabric thoroughly - then wring out the full water - do this two or three times. Leave it in the wrung state, twisted and tie the fabric with rubber bands every 2 inches. Keep it the same way in a secure place to dry. Remove the rubber bands when the cloth feels dry to touch and open up.

This refers to adding thin metallic foils on the surface of the fabric with the help of heat applied to it.Foiling adds a beautiful dimensional effect to the fabric with its shine and texture. It is used a great deal in home furnishing fabric and in textile art

If you are seriously making real texture like the hard surface on a sculpture that you can even sketch and paint , it is not difficult with some household ingredients - Mix 3 parts PV glue and 2 parts water; add Talcum powder slowly till you get a thick consistency ( like the dough batter for cakes). Apply on fabric and use your tools and imagination to create the texture you want.When dry you will get your textured fabric.

Fabric texture is an important element of fashion. It can even affect your mood - the way your fabric looks and feels is intricately involved with our emotional wellbeing as well - I do not say this , but the learned scientists says so. Who am I to argue?.

I can simply go on creating these beautiful textures with the fabric manipulation and other techniques outlined here - what do you do other than this for fabric texture?

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