Fabric Manipulation - Hardcover

Ruth Singer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1446302466 ISBN 13: 9781446302460

Publisher: David & Charles, 1800

Synopsis

Ruth Singer explores all aspects of fabric manipulation from pleating and folding to applique and quilting. She explains her innovative variations of these traditional techniques and offers inspirational project ideas demonstrating practical applications to create accessories and home decor. All of the techniques are possible to do by hand or with a domestic sewing machine, and are accompanied by step-by-step illustrations.

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About the Author

Ruth Singer is a textile designer-maker specialising in hand-embellished textiles for fashion and interiors. She designs and makes fashion and interior accessories and bespoke home textiles including curtains and hangings, using traditional hand techniques with recycled and organic fabrics. Her work includes pleating, applique, layering, and folding to create rich embellished and sculptural effect in fabric. Ruth has exhibited her work widely in the UK and in 2006 was selected as sone of the best new designer makers of the year by the British Crafts Council. Ruth originally trained in museum studies, with the intention of being a costume curator to indulge her love of historic clothing. She worked in museum education for several years, most recently at the V&A as adult education officer and now combines her business with freelance teaching and writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1800
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1446302466
• ISBN 13: 9781446302460
• Binding: Hardcover