Fashion Design Studio: Textile Design & Surface Techniques
High School CTE | CTS - Designed for Visual Learners
 
Number of Pages: 206 Printable 8.5 by 11 inches Pages 
 
This is the most hands-on, project-driven unit in the series. Students explore textile design fundamentals and then move through seven surface and fiber techniques: tie-dye, batik painting, surface embellishment, jewelry design, crochet, knitting, and upcycling. Each lesson is built around a real, tactile project — the kind of class period students look forward to.
Because most of these techniques use low-cost, easy-to-source materials, this unit is a favorite for classrooms with limited budgets, and it's a natural fit for sustainability-focused programs thanks to the dedicated upcycling lesson.
 
What's Included 
8 lessons spanning textile design theory and hands-on fiber/surface techniques
Tie-Dye and Batik Painting lessons with step-by-step process guides
Surface Embellishment and Jewelry Design lessons for accessory-focused projects
Crochet Technique and Knitting lessons written for true beginners
Upcycling lesson connecting textile skills to sustainability and repurposing
Low-cost, accessible materials for most projects — budget-friendly for any classroom
High student engagement — ideal for keeping momentum going mid-semester
Textile Design Projects
Tie-Dye Projects
Barik Painting Projects
Surface Embellishments Projects
Jewelry Design Projects
Crochet Technique
Knitting Technique
Upcycling Projects
Each technique lesson can stand alone or run as a full rotation/stations unit