https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf4Yu4M63pE
Turtlestitch - Coding Designs for Textiles
Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lecture room 1
Description
Turtlestitch is based on Snap! to generate patterns for embroidery machines. It is easy to use, requiring no prior knowledge of programming, yet powerful in creating novel patterns for embroidery. It is useful for designers to experiment with generative aesthetics and precision embroidery as well as being a tool for innovative workshops combining an introduction to programing with haptic output.
Turtlestitch uses Snap!s "pen module" which it interprets as a needle and transforms its output into widely-used embroidery file formats. Relatively simple programming can generate complex patterns. While developing patterns, users need to keep in mind both the programming logic of Snap! as well the physical properties of thread and fabric, thus combining both logic and haptics.
Turtlestitch turns out to be an exciting and concrete way to engage with maker culture. The project also hosts an extensive community platform where users can upload their designs for others to study, use and modify. This enables horizontal learning within the community and further lowers the barriers for entry by programming novices. Both the tool and the platform have recently been redesigned based on user feedback from the online community as well as from numerous workshops we held during the last year.
In the demo, we will, demonstrate Turtlestitch, both the tool and the platform. Since many participants will likely already know Snap! it will be possible for them to develop their own designs while listening to the demo. While a stitching machine will be provided for the demo, the actual stitching for the participants will be individually arranged after the workshop.
Speaker:
Andrea Mayr-Stalder stitchcode
Michael Aschauer Artist and Developer, Turtlestitch
Susan Ettenheim WeLoveDancing
