MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2014



Fabrication from Fabric: Design and Creation of Clothing, Accessories, and Other Textile Based Items

Laura Perovich, Philippa Mothersill

Jan/13 Mon 02:00PM-06:00PM E14-240
Jan/14 Tue 10:00AM-12:00PM E14-240, (optional fabric store trip)
Jan/14 Tue 02:00PM-06:00PM E14-240
Jan/15 Wed 02:00PM-06:00PM E14-240

Enrollment: preference to Media Lab students
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

This hands-on class explores the design and fabrication of textile based objects, from shirts to iPad cases.  We step through the entire process, from choosing a project to designing a pattern to selecting materials and finally executing your vision.  The course covers traditional approaches to sewing and fabrication as well as emerging methods including computational design and novel materials.  Each class includes an introduction to the topic followed by a hands-on application.  All levels of experience welcome, sample applications will be provided.  Guest instructors from the fashion design industry.

 

Sponsor(s): Media Arts and Sciences
Contact: Laura Perovich, perovich@media.mit.edu