The Art of Fabric Collage, An Easy Introduction to Creative Sewing

Rosemary Eichorn

ISBN 10: 1561583065 / ISBN 13: 9781561583065

Published by Taunton Press, Newtown, CT, 2000

About this Item

The Art of Fabric Collage, An Easy Introduction to Creative Sewing by Rosemary Eichorn. Published by Taunton Press, Newtown, CT, 2000. 1st Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Small gouge in front cover & DJ at center. Balance in like new condition. 170 Pgs. ISBN 1561583065. LCCN 99-42698. Take your creative spirit to new heights with the fun of fabric collage. It is easier than you think, and with the author's thorough instructions, you will enjoy learning dozens of new, exciting techniques. Starting with simple to understand and useful design ideas, the author leads you through every step to make the wonderful garments showcased throughout the book. The methods are easy, and the author encourages you to express your creative energy. Adapting garment patterns for a variety of figure-flattering styles is a snap with the step by step instructions. Illustrated with drawings and photographs in color. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8947. Bookseller Inventory # 8947

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of Fabric Collage, An Easy ...

Publisher: Taunton Press, Newtown, CT

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardback

Book Condition:Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: 1st edition.

Book Type: book

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Synopsis:

Fabric collage is a new method of quilting that gives every sewer the ability to express personal creativity while learning innovative sewing techniques. In The Art of Fabric Collage, designer Rosemary Eichorn uses a friendly, personal approach to show how to move beyond traditional quilting into a fascinating area she herself pioneered.

Eichorn gives readers tips on experimenting with color, design, and fabric in creating their own distinctive fabric collages. Instructions are included for a variety of surface design techniques, from free-motion stitching and soft-edge applique to continuous-strip prairie points and intriguing closures. She shows step by step how to use fabric collage to create artful vests, jackets, quilts, wall hangings, and more. Advice on how to adapt garment patterns for a variety of figure-flattering styles and construction techniques is also included.

About the Author:

Eichorn was awarded the Grand Prize in the 1995 Sulky Challenge and has a fabric-collage ensemble included in the 1997 Fairfield Fashion Show. She was alos a participant in the 1998 Threads Magazine Design Challenge.