Textile Patterns: Hand Pleating and Organic Dyeing
A course by KOTÓ Ensayos textiles , Textile designer and architect specialized in natural dyes
Joined January 2016
Create a dyed garment from scratch using hand pleating techniques and natural dyes
Joined January 2016
Organic dyes add color and contrast to patterns while taking care of the environment. And it is that respect for nature that is an essential part of the work philosophy of textile designer, Samantha Martínez. In this course, she will teach you how to create textile patterns and dye them with natural dyes.
Throughout the units, you will learn to develop a piece of clothing from scratch using the hand pleating technique. Step by step, you will build the canvas using grids and discover how to use organic dyes to fill your textiles with color. Discover ancient methods to create your own garments!
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 17 downloads
- 21 students
- 12 lessons ()
- 17 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will develop a garment using the manual pleating technique and give it color with an organic dye.
Who is this online course for?
To anyone who is interested in and curious about pattern making based on textile manipulation, as well as artists and designers who wish to explore their creativity.
Requirements and materials
You will not need any prior knowledge to take this course.
As for the materials, you will use thread and needles, awl, felt, natural dyes, wooden utensils and containers of different sizes, among others.
KOTÓ Ensayos textiles
A course by KOTÓ Ensayos textiles
Samantha Martínez is an architect and textile artist from Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, where she develops her project Kotó Ensayos Textiles (@koto.ensayostextiles). Her work is rooted in a deep connection with the body, materials, and the natural environment, exploring clothing as a space for experimentation and creative expression.
In her artistic practice, Samantha blends ancestral processes with a contemporary design perspective, highlighting the use of natural dyes and low-impact techniques. Each piece emerges from a dialogue between form, function, and texture, exploring the possibilities of materials and patterns in balance with the human silhouette. Her architectural background provides a structural foundation that merges with an artisanal and experimental language.
Beyond garment creation, her approach seeks to build connections between disciplines, people, and ideas, promoting a conscious way of working that respects nature. In her courses, Samantha guides students to closely observe processes, material cycles, and the value of detail, helping them discover their own creative voice within textile practice.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Geometric patterns
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What is a grid?
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What does shibori mean?
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Materials selection
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Initial cutting and sewing
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U3
Pleating and dyeing
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Draw the grid
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Transfer and embroidery
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The dyeing
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The joining of pleated canvases
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U4
Garment construction
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Final details
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Care and maintenance
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FP
Final project
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Textile Patterns: Hand Pleating and Organic Dyeing
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