This is truly an essential resource for all sewists Set to be the new The Art of Manipulating Fabric, Ruth Singer offers a modern interpretation of fabric manipulation in this book, with hundreds of full colour diagrams. Discover and explore 150 creative sewing techniques including pleating, folding, gathering, smocking, quilting, trapunto and applique. Ruth explains her innovative variations of these traditional fabric manipulation techniques and offers inspirational project ideas demonstrating practical applications to create accessories and home decor. Photographs and illustrations are included to support the step-by-step instruction for each technique and all of the techniques can be done by hand or with a domestic sewing machine without the need for specialist equipment.
Singer, Ruth Ruth Singer is a textile designer/maker specializing in hand-embellished textiles for fashion and interiors. She designs and makes fashion and interior accessories, custom home textiles including curtains and hangings, using traditional hand techniques with recycled and organic fabrics. Her work includes pleating, appliquA(c), layering, and folding to create rich embellished and sculptural effects in fabric. She is a freelance teacher and writer. She resides in Leicester, United Kingdom.