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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 possible form - a flat piece of cloth and a threaded needle - she categorizes all major dimensional techniques, show how they are related, and give examples of variations both traditional and modern. The result is an encyclopedia of techniques that resurface, reshape, restructure and reconstruct fabric.
More than 350 diagrams support the extensive how-tos, organized into broad general categories, then specific sub-techniques
Handsome photos galleries showcase the breathtaking possibilities in each technique and aid visual understanding by emphasizing the sculptured fabric surface with light and shadow
Textile artists and quilters, as well as garment and home decor sewers, will expand their design horizons with the almost limitless effects that can be achieved
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161 of 161 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book puts in one place all the different ways you know how to work fabric: pleats, gathers, darts, etc. All the little things you learned over the years and never got to categorize, plus a few new ones you didn't think of yet. This lady deserves a standing ovation for putting together what so many of us know, but never put to paper. The fact that all the work is done on white material adds to the ability to see exactly what she is doing; no prints or stripes to detract from the simplistic beauty of worked fabric. This book is good for any one, be you beginner or experienced sewing hand. It has, in a short 2 weeks, become one of my favorite books and earned the top shelf honors!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I have purchased this book for my place of work, Kolding School of Design, and it is very popular among the students. The various techniques are thoroughly described in text, diagrams, and photos.
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
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This book holds a vast array of images & instruction on the art of fabric manipulation.
The book is easy to read & follow, with lots if images clearly showing the design & process, thus allowing the reader to easily find what they are looking for. If you want to have inspiration &/or technical know-how at your fingertips, then this book will help. We have used it in our Studio as reference for the technicalities of manipulating fabric, but also found, from perusing the pages, that we got great inspiration for new designs or help in solving others...have fun!
The book is easy to read & follow, with lots if images clearly showing the design & process, thus allowing the reader to easily find what they are looking for. If you want to have inspiration &/or technical know-how at your fingertips, then this book will help. We have used it in our Studio as reference for the technicalities of manipulating fabric, but also found, from perusing the pages, that we got great inspiration for new designs or help in solving others...have fun!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
first class
This book is the best I have seen on the subject and fantastic value for money. Every type of fabric manipulation is dealt with and there are masses of clear illustrations and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by minnisjen
Manipulating Fabric
This book goes amazingly into every intricate detail of exactly what it prescribes and is a veritable encyclopaedia. Read more
Published 3 months ago by stitchmad
One of my best buys so far
This book is astonishing! I can't describe the excitement I felt when I flicked through its very well presented pages. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kitty
Fabric Manipulation
A very detail book with a lot of fabric manipulation ideas....a sort of 'Bible' of sewing. I do however feel that while it gives a lot of visual ideas about fabric manipulation... Read more
Published 4 months ago by orio
new ideas
This book is expanding my ideas for my quiltwork. It is not a quiltbook, but it can be used as such. A lot of techniques are explained very thoroughly. Good to have!
Published 5 months ago by miekenoor
Great content, great information
This book is a definate must for anybody interested in fabric, sewing and crafts. My daughter has used this book to help with her course work in Fashion and Design at... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stephanie
wow!
A fantasticly detailed book, everything you need to know about creating tucks, gathers, pleats etc. With easy to follow illustrations this book is a must buy for seamstresses or... Read more
Published 9 months ago by kathryn
Not what I expected
I'm sorry but this book just didn't do it for me.
About myself: I consider myself a beginner "seamstress". Read more
About myself: I consider myself a beginner "seamstress". Read more
Published 10 months ago by nastyone
Excellent book
A very good book.
Sometimes I have missed some extra explanations on the techniques for manipulating the fabric, but in general it is a great book.
Sometimes I have missed some extra explanations on the techniques for manipulating the fabric, but in general it is a great book.
Published 10 months ago by Maria
This book is going to keep me occupied for the rest of my life!
This book is exactly what I have been looking for for ages! I kept buying quilting books, but they don't contain much about this sort of thing, except for yo-yo's and suffolk... Read more
Published 10 months ago by MaidofDartmoor
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