Textile Manufacturing Courses and Certifications

JillianEve

Canadian Production Wheels: History, Spinning, and Long Draw Technique

Explore the history, mechanics, and spinning techniques of Canadian Production Wheels while learning long draw spinning. Discover unique features, maintenance tips, and the cultural significance of these historic spinning wheels.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JillianEve

Turning Stinging Nettle into Gorgeous Handspun Yarn

Discover the ancient craft of transforming dried Himalayan giant stinging nettle into soft, durable yarn using traditional spinning techniques, simple tools, and a drop spindle, plus see beautiful examples of handwoven nettle textiles.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JillianEve

Explaining Tariffs with a Textile History Lesson

Delve into the rich history of American textile manufacturing, from Colonial times to modern tariffs, exploring industrialization, labor movements, and the impact on yarn and fiber arts communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

The Dangerous Mills That Changed America Forever - Lowell's Industrial Revolution and the Mill Girls

Discover how Lowell, Massachusetts became America's first factory city, where mill girls fought dangerous working conditions and sparked the nation's earliest labor rights movement.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JillianEve

Telling Stories About the Fabric of the USA to Celebrate Black History

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Explore the rich history of indigo cultivation, Black labor movements, and textile heritage in America, from colonial South Carolina plantations to the 1881 Atlanta Washerwoman's Strike.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JillianEve

Can I Re-Spin My Yarn Scraps - Historical Recycling

Explore historical textile recycling methods by learning to shred and re-spin yarn scraps into garnetted yarn, comparing past and present recycling practices.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JillianEve

How to Spin Flax - It's Easier Than You Think!

Master the art of spinning flax into linen with step-by-step guidance on opening stricks, loading distaffs, wet spinning techniques, and wheel maintenance for beautiful handspun fiber.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ACM SIGPLAN

Exploring Self-Embedded Knitting Programs with Twine

Explore self-embedded knitting programs using Twine, focusing on embedding fabrication details in object design. Learn about self-decoding language for knitting and its potential impact on manufacturing.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IAS | PCMI Park City Mathematics Institute

Twisted Topological Tangles - The Knot Theory of Knitting

Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics and ancient knitting technology, discovering how 1D yarn creates complex 2D materials through topological principles and slip knot structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Indian Handloom - The Paradox of Affordability

Exploring the paradox of Indian handloom affordability, this talk highlights the importance of supporting artisans while promoting cultural heritage, offering insights into the challenges and potential solutions in the textile industry.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Threads to Dreams - Empowering Artisans and Reviving Indian Craftsmanship

Exploring clothing's role in India's cultural and economic landscape, from Gandhi's vision to modern initiatives empowering artisans and promoting sustainable fashion and craftsmanship.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IAS | PCMI Park City Mathematics Institute

Mathematics and Physics in Creative Crafts - From Curvature to Knot Theory

Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics and crafting, discovering how physics, geometry, and knot theory connect with crochet, quilting, and textile manufacturing patterns.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Society Of Chemistry

Morton Sundour Fabrics - The Splendour of Unfadeable Dyes

Discover the fascinating history of anthraquinoid vat dyes and their revolutionary impact on textile manufacturing through Morton Sundour Fabrics' pioneering work in early 20th century Britain.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Society Of Chemistry

Creative Chemistry Inside the Eighteenth-Century Crutchley Dye Houses, London

Discover the fascinating world of 18th-century textile dyeing through the Crutchley dye houses of London, exploring historical chemical processes and creative techniques used in fabric coloration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hackaday

From Bytes to Bobbins - Driving an Embroidery Machine

Discover how to transform digital designs into embroidered creations using makerspace machines, open-source tools, and creative hacking techniques for custom patches and beyond.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video