Wrapping and Coiling.

Coiling is an established basketry process in which the material forms the foundation is stitched together with a flexible element called a binder. Coiling strengthens the fabric so it can be twisted and manipulated to produce 3D forms.

Wrapping fabric with thread:

• Cut a length of fabric.
• Choose a thread that is not too fine.
• Lay about 30mm of the wrapping thread along the end of the fabric and begin wrapping it firmly over the fabric.
• To finish off tie the end of the wrapping thread to secure.

There are different methods when wrapping such as:

• Thread beads on to the wrapping thread before starting to wrap.
• Place beads at the intervals as you wrap the fabric.
• Wrap fabric with fine coloured wire.
• Wrap with a contrast thread.
• Wrap several times to blend colour.
• As you wrap include bands of contrasting or textured fabrics.

Coiling as a method of construction is simple. Wrapped lengths are bound together in a continuous coil, starting at the base.