This is truly an essential resource for all sewists! 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 appliqué.
Ruth explains her innovative variations of these traditional fabric manipulation techniques and offers inspirational project ideas demonstrating practical applications to create accessories and home décor. Photographs and illustrations are included to support the step-by-step instruction for each technique and all the techniques can be done by hand or with a domestic sewing machine without the need for specialist equipment.
About Ruth Singer
Ruth Singer is a textile designer/maker specializing 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, appliqué, 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 one 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.
