Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories
A course by Micah Clasper-Torch , Fiber Artist, Designer, and Educator
Joined February 2020
Design and create modern accessories using traditional punch needle rug hooking techniques
Design and create modern accessories using traditional punch needle rug hooking techniques
Joined February 2020
Working with a punch needle is an opportunity to bring inspiration to the world through textiles. Fiber artist and designer Micah Clasper-Torch cares deeply about retaining the traditional aspects of the punch needle craft while exploring ways to bring it into the 21st century. Her design style is abstract, based on visually pleasing colors and shapes, and her work has been featured in publications including Koel Magazine, Mollie Makes, and Love Embroidery Magazine.
In this course, Micah takes you through the skills you need to create unique, handmade accessories through the art of punch needle. Combine experimental and traditional techniques to make unique works of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 22 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (216)
- 7,373 students
- 15 lessons (2h 38m)
- 22 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a beautiful punch needle accessory using yarn, colors, and patterns. Micah makes a clutch bag but you can make an accessory of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in punch needle or exploring their creativity and making accessories with this artistic technique.
Requirements and materials
Some familiarity with sewing by hand is recommended, but not essential.
You will need backing fabric, a frame, punch needle tool, rug yarn or yarn of your choosing, small sharp scissors, glue, an embroidery needle, upholstery thread, cotton or felt lining, and a sew-on snap.
Reviews
A course by Micah Clasper-Torch
Micah Clasper-Torch is a fiber artist, designer, and educator based in Los Angeles, California. She received a BFA degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the Politecnic University of Milan. From there, she went on to work in the art and commercial fashion industry for ten years alongside companies like Ralph Lauren and Coach. Micah later moved back to Los Angeles to focus on creating a range of products from fiber art including clothing, rugs, wall hangings, and mixed media artwork.
She draws inspiration from her travels, the natural world, and architecture, using materials like fabric, yarn, thread, and paper to keep the traditional crafting technique alive. Her work has been displayed in art galleries and private collections as well as being featured in books and magazines such as Koel Magazine, Mollie Makes, Love Embroidery Magazine, and Amy Oxford’s Guide to Punch Needle Rug Hooking.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Tools and Punch Needle Technique
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Tools and Materials
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Types of Stitches and Golden Rules of Punching
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Experimental Stitches and Sample Squares
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Troubleshooting Tips
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U3
Preparing Your Design
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Creating a Mood Board and Selecting Your Pattern
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Transferring Your Pattern and Stretching on the Frame
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Color and Stitch Planning
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U4
Constructing Your Purse
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Punching Your Design
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Finishing Your Piece
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Constructing Your Purse 1
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Constructing Your Purse 2
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U5
Care and Other Applications
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Washing and Care
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Other Applications
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FP
Final project
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Punch Needle Techniques for Custom Accessories
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moreau.ac
Loved everything about this course! The explanations are very clear and the project is really great. This truly gave me confidence to start punch needling projects.
blancapintando
Es una profesora maravillosa y explica súper bien
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carolitaagudelo
Me parecio super excelente sobre todo por las explicaciones tan claras y pausadas ,de esta manera nos da mucha facilidad para observar y poner en practica sus enseñanzas.
A medida que voy viendo los videos van surgiendo dudas pero ella las resulve una a una para que lo hagamos de una manera mas clara y efectiva.
Las ideas que propone son muy lindas y novedosas.
Claro que comenzaré a realizar mis proyectos ...
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lmanriquerestrepo
No, le entiendo nada a la profesora, los nombres de los materiales cambian y me frustra no recibir ayuda de parte de la plataforma y menos de la profesora, pesimo
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veronica_oro
Me gusta mucho como explica la profesora y da unos tips muy útiles tanto si conoces la técnica como si eres principiante. Lo recomiendo.
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