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‘Pattern Textiles’ placement

I completed a placement at ‘Pattern Textiles’ in October 2008. I learnt how a design team works under pressure, and how they develop ideas and patterns. I also took part in dying materials to specific colours using acid and direct dyes, and also developed new embroidery and beading techniques.

The most interesting was the art of Tambor Beading, which is the process of using a string of beads and a hook to create designs.

www.patterntextiles.co.uk