Textile Toys: Design and Creation of Fabric Characters

You will begin by getting to know the influences and work of Omar Gad in the world of "Textile Toy" and its categories: "Plush Toy", "Soft Toy" and "Plush Art".

Next, you will discover the necessary materials and tools, learn the basic sewing techniques to create a handmade piece and how a sewing machine works.

As an example, Omar will start with some designs from the anniversary collection of his studio Piti Piti to explain previous questions about the choice of the character and the definition of the scale.

Finally during the production process, through different characters you will explore three types of volumetric solution: basic, intermediate and advanced. To do this, you will see the complete process of sketching, selection of materials, pattern making techniques, cutting, sewing and assembly of the pieces.