Textile Students

If fashion and textile art appeals to you then this is the website for you. As a member you will be able to...

  • Meet recent graduates and ask them about their work and what inspires them.
  • See the work of fashion and leading edge textile designers and mixed media artists.
  • Take part in competitions, exhibitions, and special events.... prizes to be won.
  • See what is on offer in the universities and art colleges.
  • Read book reviews.
  • Read selected articles from Embroidery magazine.
  • See the work of the well known embroiderers and Textile Artists of the last 100 years.
  • Get help with research using our extensive library of embroidery books from historical to mixed media.
  • Find out what is happening around the country.
  • Make contact with other embroiderers and Textile Artists.
  • Exchange tips, ideas with other textile students.
  • Inspire and be inspired.

This website is packed full of projects, ideas and tips. As a member you will have your own special gallery where you can display pictures of your work.

When you upload your work in your very own gallery, your work can be assessed and awarded a rosette.

If you need help or have a question - ask Chief Stitch. At the click of a button you can get an answer sent to you.

We have Textile Students' Groups all over the country. Perhaps there is one near you.

Click here to find a Group near you

Projects

All the projects on the website have a star beside them:

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All of the projects can be done with a friend or an adult. Click on one of the projects below to try one.

Sample Projects

Splash of Colour blue_star.png Splash of Colour
The one is for a beginner

Skills and experience to enjoy this project:
Running stitch and cutting out

Note to parents:
Your help may be required when cutting out the shapes

Health & Safety:
Care must be taken when using sharp objects
Miniature Art blue_star.png blue_star.png Miniature wearable art
For someone who has learned some stitches

Skills and experience to enjoy this project:
Cutting and some stitching experience needed.

Note to parents:
Your help may be required when cutting out the shapes and simple stitching

Health & Safety:
Care must be taken when using sharp objects

Other notes:
Finished size about 7cm diameter.
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Free-Machine Flower Brooch
For an experienced stitcher who would like to take on a new challenge

Skills and experience to enjoy this project:
You will need some experience in Machine Embroidery to make this project

Note to parents:
This project will require help with the instructions and stitching

Health & Safety:
Care must be taken when using sharp objects