Fabric Manipulation: 150 Creative Sewing Techniques by Ruth Singer

By Ruth Singer

Cloth manipulation - the artwork of constructing built textiles - is demystified during this encyclopedia of stitching techniques.

• positive aspects a hundred and fifty artistic stitching innovations, from smocking, trapunto quilting and opposite applique to Suffolk puffs, pleating and shirring.

• comprises hundreds and hundreds of diagrams and images to demonstrate the normal and modern methods.

• artistic venture principles express sensible functions for plenty of of the cloth manipulation concepts.

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6cm (23⁄₈in) Ribbon folding Decorative ribbon work is found in many different cultures and historical periods. Some of the most interesting examples come from India where the technique is traditionally worked in metal ribbon called Gota. Folded ribbon trim is found in dress trimmings and hat decorations, particularly from the early 20th century. Look in museums or books of costume for ideas. Material and design NOTES •• These techniques work well with heavier ribbon such as grosgrain in silk or rayon.

The sample described uses ribbon and is particularly effective with striped ribbon or grosgrain. 4 Fold the long end UNDER and upwards creating a point and a 1 Fold the end over at a 45-degree angle, and clip. 45-degree angle. Clip the fold. 2 Fold the long end over at the same angle so that the straight edges meet, and clip. 5 Fold the ribbon at a 45-degree angle to the right, and clip. 6 Fold the ribbon under and down in the same way. Continue following the same pattern, keeping the piece the same way up from now on.

Allow the underside folds on the left-hand side to fold back to make a triangle, but on the right-hand side, press the underside folds flat to form a triangle pointing in the same direction. Arrows. A B Up and down triangles Make the first fold as for Sawtooth Diamonds, lifting the top edge to the bottom edge and allowing the underside folds to make opposite triangles. Then fold the top layer only of each corner to the centre – points A and C to point B. Press flat and hand sew in place if required.

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