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Patchwork trend is cool this summer, from young to old anyone can grab this pattern and style it. Heavily patchwork outfits gives a very edgy street style look or if you are the decent dresser then a small patchwork brooch can add charm to your entire look. Okay! So what is this PATCHWORK PATTERN AND HOW TO STYLE, worry not. Here at TSS, Make that simple, statement or summery look more fall-appropriate by adding a patchwork to your wardrobe. Enjoy reading and let me educate you more about fashion.
What is Patchwork Pattern?
Patchwork or “pieced work” is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. The larger design is usually based on repeating patterns built up with different fabric shapes (which can be different colors). These shapes are carefully measured and cut, basic geometric shapes making them easy to piece together. Patchwork is most often used to make quilts, but it can also be used to make bags, wall-hangings, warm jackets, cushion covers, skirts, waistcoats and other items of clothing. Some textile artists work with patchwork, often combining it with embroidery and other forms of stitchery.
When used to make a quilt, this larger patchwork or pieced design becomes the “top” of a three-layered quilt, the middle layer being the batting, and the bottom layer the backing. To keep the batting from shifting, a patchwork or pieced quilt is often quilted by hand or machine using a running stitch in order to outline the individual shapes that make up the pieced top, or the quilting stitches may be random or highly ordered overall patterns that contrast with the patchwork composition.
Evidence of patchwork—piecing small pieces of fabric together to create a larger piece and quilting layers of textile fabrics together—has been found throughout history. The earliest examples have been located in Egyptian tombs and also in early age of China about 5000 years ago. Further finds have been dated from the early Middle Ages, where layers of quilted fabric were used in the construction of armor—this kept the soldiers warm and protected. Japanese armor was made in a similar fashion.
Using this technique, quilts began to appear in households of the 11th to 13th centuries. As the European climate became colder around this time, the incidence of the use of bed quilts rose, and so developed the practice of embellishing a simple cloth through the creation of pattern and design, alongside the development of decorative quilting. The tradition of making quilts in this fashion was taken to America by the Pilgrims.
In Indian stitching blanket using different small pieces of cloth is an art. It is popularly known as Kaudhi in Karnataka. Such blankets are given as gifts to newborn babies in some parts of Karnataka. Lambani tribes wear skirts with such art.
Patchwork is also done in various parts of Pakistan especially in the Sindh region, where they call it ralli. Pakistani ralli quilts are famous all over the subcontinent even in the west. These quilts are a part of their tradition and are made by women. Now these are gaining international recognition all though they have been making this for hundreds and thousands of years.
There are three traditional structures used to construct a patchwork or pieced composition: 1) the block, 2) overall, and 3) strip piecing. Traditional patchwork has identifying names based on the arrangement of colors and shapes.
Blocks
Patchwork blocks are pieced squares made up of colored shapes that repeat specific shapes to create patterns within the square or block, of, say, light and dark, or contrasting colors (motif). The blocks can all repeat the same pattern, or blocks can have several different patterns. The patchwork blocks are typically around 8–10″ square (20 cm to 25 cm). They are sewn together in stacked rows to make a larger composition. Often strips of contrasting fabric forming a lattice separate the patchwork blocks from each other. Some common patchwork block names are Log Cabin, Drunkard’s Path, Bear’s Paw, Tulip, and Nine Patch.
Overall
Overall patchwork designs are incrementally pieced geometric shapes stitched together to form a larger random or composed design. The colored shapes can be randomly pieced or follow a strict order to create a specific effect, e.g. value (light to dark) progressions, or checkerboard effects. Names such as Hit or Miss, Clamshell, back-stitch, needle weave, criss-cross and Starburst identify some overall patchwork structures.
Strip piecing
Strip piecing involves stitching together pieces of fabric in repeat patterns into long strips and then stitching the strips together lengthwise. The patchwork strips can be alternated with strips of contrasting colors. A typical strip patchwork quilt is the Four Patch pattern.
The Season Style Tips
Summer always brings about new denim trends for the denim lovers and this year is no exception – in fact, if anything, denim seems to be even more exciting this season. One of the coolest and most fun denim trends, to me, is the patchwork denim jeans that have been spotted all over the place, from supermodels like Kendall Jenner to normal people like you and me. The patchwork jeans that are popular right now are usually light blue jeans with patches of darker or lighter (or even patterned) denim on them. They tend to have a bit of a boho, casual vibe to them, but they’re actually more versatile than they seem. So how do you wear patchwork denim jeans without looking like you have no idea what you’re doing? We’ve got some ideas.
Go trend crazy with patchwork jeans, tee, bags, lace-up shiny sneaker. You’ll definitely make a statement! Confused! See me in picture; this look is cool for teen and young. I m wearing a patchwork high waist denim with body suit and my wink patchwork glitter bag pack just added extra style portion to it. So crazy with sneaker like mine shiny and comfort at it best.
What I’m Wearing
Denim – Liquor N Poker
Bodysuit – Stalk Buy Love
Bag Pack and Shoe – Koovs
It’s true, floral are a little overdone when it comes to the new season and have become somewhat of a perennial choice for the fashion crowd. However, this time round there’s nothing average about these arrangements because for spring/summer 2018 it’s all about patchwork flower petals. This patchwork style is my THE FAV, I love the way rose patchwork looks. It brings back the life to the death style.
Steal my look, as dungaree are the long runner, you can wear them for any road, long trip or day out. A high waist patchwork dungaree with crop top goes hand in hand, Frankly my obsession for bag also matching them with outfit is my thing, just found the right patchwork rose mini bag pack for the look. You can buy your own patchwork denim dungree, or you can even make them yourself using scraps of old jeans that no longer fit. Add rips to make them more destroyed, or add actual cute patches to make them colorful, unique, and fun. Whatever you choose, this statement piece will definitely stand out, and you’ll never look at old, boring denim the same way again.
What I’m Wearing
Dungaree – Liquor N Poker
Crop – Zara
Show and Bag – Koovs
Denim on Denim, can never ever goes out of style. High-waisted Rainbow patchwork denim jeans can be a lot of look, so if you want to stay more casual, wear them with a plain tank or tee or deep neck bodysuit and sneakers or heel of your choice. A long Slogan Patchwork denim shirt or jacket, I call It comfortable and cute. Let the slogan patchwork do the talking. My back pack, OKAY, Guilty as charged, I love bags, the way my back pack is complimenting me as you can see from the pictures, is hot.
From dressed up style blogger outfits to more casual, easy-to-wear “regular” person outfits, there’s something for everyone here. You can buy your own patchwork jeans, bags or a simple patchwork brooch to add oomph to your regular outfits.
What I’m Wearing
Denim – Koovs
Bodysuit – Stalk Buy Love
Denim Shirt – Spring Break
Bag – Berfolk
Heels – Snapdeal
I enjoyed a lot shooting and writing this PATTERN AND STYLE article, as I always want my readers to style their portion up with educating and giving them knowledge about fashion.
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