The Art of Manipulating Fabric
by Colette Wolff
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Book Reviews of The Art of Manipulating Fabric
Book Review: Excellent overview of what can be done with fabric
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is exciting for anyone who thinks fabric is a creative medium, whether for visual art or unique clothing. The diagrams and pictures make it a truly valuable resource. The only drawback is that it's all in black and white (plain muslin on plain muslin) and sometimes the pictures would be clearer if there were some color. So realistically it's only 4.5 stars; but since nobody out there has made a book quite like this, I'll cut it some slack.Book Review: This is a book to have for everyone interested in sewing!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a "fabric-junky" and always look out for new techniques and methods to make your next sewing project even more special, this is a book you'll love! The book contains a lot of great pictures of many different types of fabric-manipulation to inspire you and good and detailed descriptions of "how to do it yourself". The different types of manipulation include gathering, ruffles, flounces, smocking, tucking, pleating, cording and many more.Book Review: Super reference!
Summary: 4 Stars
Types of techniques are grouped in easy to find and peruse sections. Instructions are generally clear and are illustrated with LOTS of photos. My only negative criticism would be that some of the techniques seem a bit "out there" to me. In fairness, it may be that I simply have no particular use for them.
If you do a lot of sewing, quilting or any fabric crafting this book is a must have.
Book Review: inspired new work not only in fabric but in other media
Summary: 5 Stars
Clearly-writtena and well-illustrated, this book not only inspired a number of designs to be executed in fibre, but also in metals. A wood-working friend of mine borrowed it and is adapting some of the techniqiues to carving and inlay techniques. This is an excellent "how-to guide" that actively encourages the reader to apply and adapt these techniques to expand their range of capabilities.Book Review: A very informative book
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this book based on the customer reviews, and i'm not disappointed.
Although the book seems slightly more geared towards quilting / decorative arts etc, there is still a wealth of information and techniques that are relevant to me (i'm a costumier).
I can see this book being a valuable reference for many different projects. I'm very happy with this purchase.