GENERAL SUGGESTIONS TO HELP LEADERS:
DESIGN IN RELATION TO OBJECT USED MUST BE APPROPRIATE
FINISHING TO CREATE DURABILITY IS IMPORTANT
ACRYLIC AND OIL PAINTING, OR FABRIC DYES TO BE USED (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH BALL POINT TUBE PAINTING, OR LIQUID EMBROIDERY)
BEGINNERS - ( 1 - 2 YEARS IN PROJECT )
SUGGESTED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS TO BE LEARNED:
1. Explore different paints and fabrics, and how they work together
2. Brushes to be used
3. Preparing fabric to paint
4. Transfer of pattern
5. Try to make finished product as neat as possible
6. Finishing: heat set, care instructions
Suggested projects for beginners: pillows, pillowcases, pocket on T-shirts, scarf, hat, T-shirts
INTERMEDIATES - ( 3 - 4 YEARS IN PROJECT )
SUGGESTED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS TO BE LEARNED:
1. Continue using skills learned in previous years
2. More detail work and shading
3. Border on shirt, skirt, etc.
4. Incorporate different types of fabric paints: puff, glitter, foils
Suggested projects: T-shirts, sweatshirt
ADVANCED - ( 5 YEARS AND OVER )
SUGGESTED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS TO BE LEARNED:
1. Continue using skills learned in previous years
2. Complex work: extensive detail, shading, highlighting, line work
3. Original designs or adjust pattern
4. Coordinate objects: clothing-skirt with scarf or blouse; table settings-tablecloth and napkins, etc.