Techniques: Photograph 3D and large-scale work
Photography technician Alex shows you how to document work that's larger than A3 or 3D in form for your portfolio.
In this 'how to' Thanseela introduces you to the ‘whipstitch’, ‘French knot’ and ‘cross stitch’. She elevates her experiments by trying these stitches out on unconventional materials or objects she has at home.
Experiment with hand stitching
Video: Thanseela Abdulkabeer. Co-editor: Crina Ene.
At the end of the video Thanseela gives some tips on how you can take things further, to create samples and photograph as a record. Little experiments like this are a great way to quickly develop ideas for textiles, fashion, or even graphic design and fine art projects.
Photography technician Alex shows you how to document work that's larger than A3 or 3D in form for your portfolio.
Fashion student Rafin shows you how to make a cardboard loom and get started with weaving at home with fabric offcuts.
Central Saint Martins textile grad Joy talks about her influences and life as a textile design student.