Katano shibori - stitching through pleated fabric (Online class)

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn Katano shibori, which is a way of making repeated patterns through accurately pleated fabric.

Motohito Katano (for whom this technique is named) was a Batik artist who became interested in traditional Shibori techniques in the mid-50s and devoted the last 20 years of his life to exploring them.

Katano’s process involves the accurate pleating of fabric using stitch, and then stitching through all the layers in repeating motifs to make repeating joined patterns.

Content:

– How to tie the basic kamosage knot used to secure all bound work
– How to tie the quilters knot and the surgeons knot required for all stitched work
– How to pleat your fabric using ironing and stitch
– How to pleat your fabric using marked point stitching
– How to use buffer fabric to create a clean pattern
– How to stitch a variety of patterns
– How to dye with indigo and Dylon (which you can use to dye your pieces at home after the class)

Who is this class for?: Intermediate / have done some Shibori before

Duration: 2 hours

Location: This class is an Online course run using Zoom. You will need a device that can access the internet with a camera and microphone to take this class.

What do I need to provide myself?

• Pre-washed calico, cotton or linen fabric (a soft, looser weave fabric is best)
• Needle - a thinnish long darner works well
• Strong thread - ideally bonded nylon 60s weight upholstery thread or a strong cotton thread
• Ruler and marker pen
• Small pair of sharp scissors
• Water sprayer
• Dye - either an indigo dye kit or a Dylon hand dye and 250g table salt
• Plastic bucket, stirrer and rubber gloves.