Workshop Layering in knits

By: Petra Vonk

Yes, the first day workshop layering in knits is fully booked! During the preparation of this workshop we have again discovered some wonderful effects with the laser. Using the laser I get surprises all the time, I must say. All fabrics react differently, all pictures or computer files used end up different as to be expected. For me the starting point of this workshop has been layering and the use of transparency in knits. Using several layers of really open knitted mohair and combine these with high-tech lasered lace. Punch, embroider, stitch or knit the layers together and a beautiful piece of fabric is created.

During the workshop on the 12 of may the first thing we will do is have a closer look at the knitting of the mohair panels. There will be a brief explanation about the knit machine and we can see the fabric being knit especially for us. The mohair is knitted in white, light and dark grey. To do the laser tests there will be a choice in 3 different type of fabrics; cotton look, crepe and voile. Also there are several choices in shapes. All the fabrics come in white but after lasering your own lace you can give colour to the lace. By transferring a self prepared colour on paper on the lasered lace by ironing.

In the short movie you can have an idea what lasering on textiles is all about.



See you at the workshop on Tuesday 12/5/2009!