The Art of Manipulating Fabric
by Colette Wolff
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Author: Colette WolffEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-10-01
ISBN: 0801984963
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Chilton Book Company
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- ISBN13: 9780801984969
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Book Reviews of The Art of Manipulating Fabric
Book Review: great book
Summary: 5 Stars
In the foreword, the editor mention that she kept having to give extra money to the author for more unbleached muslin fabric and after looking at this book I can understand why. This book gives detailed and readable information on manipulating fabric in ways you couldn't imagine. If I'd had this book 10 years ago when I was doing a visual arts diploma in textiles, I'd have probably used it as the focus for my work. The book concentrates on showing the techniques and leaves it to the readers imgination as to how to use them. I reckon this book would be great for art students, people who like to make unusual quilts and people who like making clothes that are a bit different.
Summary of The Art of Manipulating Fabric
This volume demonstrates the techniques for the three-dimensional manipulation of fabric. It categorizes the techniques showing how they are related, giving examples of both modern and traditional variations. The techniques show how to reconstruct a flat piece of cloth using only a threaded needle.Those who knit, crochet, or embroider have long had sources to which to turn for in-depth instructions on specific stitches and stitch combinations. Now there is such a reference for the sewer--an encyclopedic approach to gathering, shirring, ruffling, tucking, pleating, and quilting and their myriad variations. Filled with hundreds of diagrams and crisp black-and-white photos, this volume explains in detail how to achieve a tremendous range of three-dimensional fabric effects. This is not a book of particular projects; this is a book of instruction and inspiration for anyone who has ever wielded needle and thread. --Amy Handy
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