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

    Replete with demonstrations of how to make lush flowers from ribbon, turning shimmering silks into bouquets of roses, pansies, berries, buds, stems, and tendril twists.

    Provides instructions and patterns for creating floral quilt designs with the traditional Japanese fabric folding process.

    This extensive collection of beautiful buttons and closures can easily be made without special equipment. Includes delicate needle lace buttons, elegant frog closures, Victorian crocheted buttons, braid, fabric, ribbon buttons, and more.

    This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

    With an ever increasing range of fabrics available to the designer, an understanding of the relationship between fabric, form and pattern shape is now probably the most important skill a designer has to acquire. This book discusses the factors that need to be taken into consideration and offers a unique and practical method for solving problems. Its approach to design and flat pattern cutting is based on the appraisal of the fabric (according to a scale of five for each of five fabric characteristics - weight, thickness, sheer, drape and stretch) and body shape. The book is lavishly illustrated and makes use of numerous practical examples.

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    A detailed description of each fabric is illustrated with a real cloth sample, right there on the same page, which clarifies in the simplest way what a boiled wool, crpe, gabardine or whipcord actually looks and feels like. A comprehensive introduction covers characteristics of the fiber, history of wool, breeds of sheep and other wool-bearing animals (such as camels and goats), types of wool, the main sources of wool, the wool textile industry, industry trends and how to judge quality. The introduction is followed by two-page descriptions of the main fabric types, each illustrated with a 2-1/2" x 4" cloth sample and simple black-and-white drawings. In the back of the book, space is provided for the reader to collect additional samples and record personal notes, followed by a list of mail-order sources, glossary, bibliography and index. The fabric samples are packaged separately, layered in the same order as they appear in the book. It takes only a few minutes to mount the samples to the book's pages, using double-stick tape or a small spot of glue. Instructions are included. Samples include 30 wool fabrics and 5 specialty hair fibers, in this order: blanket cloth, boiled wool, boucl, cavalry twill, challis, coating, crpe, Donegal tweed, double cloth, double knit, felt, flannel (woolen), flannel (worsted), gabardine, glen plaid, Harris tweed, herringbone, homespun, houndstooth, jacquard, jersey, loden cloth, melton, menswear suiting, novelty suiting, plaid, satin, tropical suiting, tweed, whipcord, alpaca, angora rabbit, camel's hair, cashmere and mohair. All About Wool is packed with information about the different weaves, yarns and finishes used to make wool fabrics. Terms such as woolen, worsted, merino wool, superfine wool and lamb's wool are clearly explained. A must for anyone who works with or wears wool! The Fabric Reference Series has been featured in Crafter's Choice, a division of Book-of-the-Month Club. Other books in the series include All About Silk, with 32 silk samples, and All About Cotton, with 42 cotton samples.

    This fully illustrated guide is perfect for beginners and detailed enough for the accomplished home sewer.

    The book has clear, illustrated instructions which take the quilter through the process of cutting, piecing and assembling this old time favorite quilt. Easy-to-follow instructions, color photographs, planning charts and the template patterns for six different size rings are included. Author John Flynn, an engineer and quilter, has demonstrated his Double Wedding Ring technique on HGTV's "Simply Quilts" and on Kaye Wood's "Kaye's Quilting Friends".

    “Tatting collage consists of small tatted motifs glued to a paper background to form lacy pictures that can be used as stationery, bookmarks, and more. Instructions are given for doing the tatting along with black-and-white photographs showing placement of the tatted pieces on the projects. “A useful addition.”—Library Journal.

    Learn the secrets of the experts with step-by-step photo instructions to help you decorate every window in your home.

    Dress up jackets, photo frames, holiday ornaments, vests, and pillows with simple instructions for 11 projects.

    Thoroughly informative for hobbyists and businesspeople alike, this guide explains the steps to setting up a successful sewing business, from creating an appropriate business plan to effectively managing time.

    ."..should be of great interest to anyone who likes to sew doll clothes...features a Gallery of full-color photographs of enchanting dolls in Victorian splendor....Detailed descriptions of the clothes, their construction, and the dolls that wear them, accompany the photographs....Instructions to re-create selected outfits using vintage materials, original techniques, and intermediate sewing skills are...found...Included are material lists, construction notes, and step-by-step instructions...and all necessary patterns."-- "Doll Castle News.

    from back of book: Period Costumes for Stage and Screen is a comprehensive guide to creating women's dress through five centuries.As well as being accurate, Jean Hunniset's patterns have been adapted so that they can be readily made up using today's fabrics and sewing methods, and fit the modern female figure.This book includes scaled patterns for each costume as well as step by step instructions and detailed working drawings.Patterns are also included for all the correctly shaped undergarments which are essential to make each costume look right for its period.Whether you are an amateur, a student, or a professional costume maker, this book, and the series it belongs to, is an invaluable source of patterns and techniques.

    Sewers of every skill level will find techniques for solving fitting challenges, including neckline and collar adjustments, sleeve and shoulder shaping, waistband adjustments and more.

    This is the how-to road map to help evaluate a person's best features and develop their personal style. Includes a special appendix for sewing clothes.