As long as you use discarded paper plates and wool, you can weave vintage and fashionable classic patterns! The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Taichung City Government held a "Houndstooth Pattern Knitting Handicraft" at the Fiber Craft Museum on the 11th. Participants participated in the Tainan University of Technology Zhang Mingji Under the guidance of the teacher, we used simple materials to weave a fashionable houndstooth pattern. Everyone was very excited, and they also realized the timeless classic fashion charm.

According to the Fiber Museum, houndstooth is a two-color plaid that is repeatedly interwoven to form a pattern like a bird's wing. It is usually paired with black and white. The calm and simple pattern not only presents a noble and elegant temperament, but also has a rhythmic visual effect. . Since the Duke of Windsor first wore houndstooth plaid, it has become a favorite of British aristocrats in the 19th and 20th centuries. Later, it gradually spread to the world and is widely used in various fashion items such as coats, culottes, scarves and bags. design. No matter how fast fashion trends change, houndstooth is still a classic element loved by the fashion industry and the general public. In conjunction with the "Loom Trilogy (Part 2) - Exploration Exhibition of High-Weaving Fabrics", Professor Zhang Mingji from the Tainan University of Technology was specially invited to guide the public to experience this classic weaving pattern that is both retro and fashionable through handicrafts.

"The weaving method of houndstooth pattern is simple and easy to learn. It can also activate the brain, relax and relieve stress. It is suitable for all ages!" Teacher Zhang Mingji said that the weaving technique of houndstooth pattern is not complicated. You only need to use discarded paper that is readily available in life. By printing, dismantling outdated wool, or idle yarn, you can easily complete the decorations of your home life. Especially during the weaving process, it is necessary to calculate the texture and emphasize the coordination of the hands and brain. It can help stimulate the brain flexibility of children and the elderly. It is a "national fashion movement" that is very suitable for promotion!

In this handicraft activity, under the guidance of teacher Zhang Mingji, the participating students used eight dark and eight bright yarns to arrange, and then used tools to pick up and interweave the warp and weft threads to complete a beautiful houndstooth pattern. Many students said that houndstooth weaving is easy to learn and attractive. It is very suitable for making at home with children or elders. On the one hand, it activates the brain and relaxes the mind. It can also be used to decorate the home. It does many things. have to.

The Textile Museum explains that "Loom Trilogy (Part 2) - High-Weaving Fabric Exploration Exhibition" is exhibiting Taiwan's woven handbags made by high-loom fabrics from 1970 to the present, aboriginal contemporary fabrics, and plant fiber fabric design experiments. Weaving pieces, weaving study at the Fiber Museum, houndstooth weaving, hand-woven rabbits that children love, jute restored fabrics from the Kaohsiung Tianliao Chongde Community Development Association, etc., the public is welcome to visit. Information about related activities can be found at the Fiber Expo For inquiries, please visit the museum’s official website (https://mofia.taichung.gov.tw/) or Facebook fan page (https://reurl.cc/13r49p).