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Fabric Manipulation: 150 Creative Sewing Techniques
By Ruth Singer
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Fabric manipulation - the art of creating constructed textiles - is demystified in this encyclopedia of sewing techniques.
- Features 150 creative sewing techniques, from smocking, trapunto quilting and reverse applique to Suffolk puffs, pleating and shirring.
- Includes hundreds of diagrams and photographs to illustrate the traditional and contemporary methods.
- Creative project ideas show practical applications for many of the fabric manipulation techniques.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing & inventive ways to embellish fabrics. Instruction seems to be very clear, too!