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The Art of Manipulating Fabric
The possibilities for three-dimensional manipulation of fabric - gathering, pleating, tucking, shirring, and quilting woven materials - are seemingly endless. To describe them all would be to describe the entire history of sewing.
In "The Art of manipulating Fabric," Colette Wolff has set herself just this task, and she succeeds brilliantly. Working from the simplest possi
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
October 1st 1996
by Krause Publications
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I usually don't keep fiber or art books in my public studio, but I had this one in there for reference on a previous project that involved mitering corners. I had it on the shelf sort of in a project box and heaped up with papers.
And here's the funny bit of coincidence... yesterday I had a drop-in studio visitor who was a theater costumer. Almost one of the first things out of her mouth was, "Have you heard of that book on the art of manipulating fabric."
"Why yes, it's the only book I happen to...more
And here's the funny bit of coincidence... yesterday I had a drop-in studio visitor who was a theater costumer. Almost one of the first things out of her mouth was, "Have you heard of that book on the art of manipulating fabric."
"Why yes, it's the only book I happen to...more
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Mar 27, 2008
Emily
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Sewers, fashionistas
Recommended to Emily by:
Danielle Meder
Shelves:
own
An amazing book on how to do just about anything with fabric. I recently completed a project on smocking and tucking techniques for school and this book was a gem. The pictures are of her samples are drool inducing and the instructions are clear. Just flipping through the pages is enough to make me run to thread my hand sewing needles.
This is a systematic explication of various techniques for manipulating fabric. Straight forward descriptions and excellent diagrams and photographs of the various methods. I highly recommend it both for the home crafter and professional artists who wish to work with fabrics. Ever wonder what the difference between a ruffle and a flounce is? Ever wonder how your grandmother made those pillows that look like they are woven out of strips of fabric but are actually just carefully pleated? Ever want...more
If you are a fiber artist, or want to explore fiber arts, but you are not an accomplished seamstress, this is the book. Even if you have lots of experience sewing, you will learn so much. The writing is clear, the illustrations are wonderful. For me, it's all about the texture, and this will teach you to build amazing textures with simple fabrics (like cheap cotton muslin).
A remarkable resource for those who love to explore the wide range of textures available through fabric manipulation. I wish to create a sample of many of the techiques.
Really great reference work for any kind of pleating, gathering, smocking, ruching, or ruffling.
after giving as gift and endlessly keeping from the library, now it is mine, my own.
One of my absolute all time favorite sewing books.
one of mt favorites
Jul 10, 2009
Christy
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Fascinating techniques.
Such a thorough description with beautiful diagrams.... this book is useful for fiber artists, quilters and garment designers. Whether you hope to better understand the nature of woven fabric and how it moves, or if you're just gathering drapes, this is a bountiful resource.
I loved watching the things she created and the photography was very useful
I loved watching the things she created and the photography was very useful
Ever since I first saw this cover and the title of this book, I have been intrigued and really wanted to experience this book. The problem is that I don't know how to sew. I've never even threaded a sewing machine. Hopefully this will soon be remedied.
Borrowed from the library. I never knew fabric could be manipulated in so many ways, that actually looked both interesting and nice. I'm going to have to look at it again; I only remember a couple of ideas in the book.
Incredible reference! Must have for any designer/seamstress.
Nov 13, 2007
Erika
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5 of 5 stars
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Artists/Costumers/Sewers
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sewing-needlearts
EXCELLENT book illustrating many, many sewing and other techniques for manipulating fabric. Awesome photographs and illustrations. A MUST HAVE for any creative sewer.
I haven't had a chance to try out any of the techniques. The photos are amazing. I'm looking forward to revisiting this when I find some time to play with fabric.
Same as the other sewing books I just purchased: can't wait to start reading it.
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