The Art of Manipulating Fabric

This volume demonstrates the techniques for the three-dimensional manipulation of fabric. It categorizes the techniques showing how they are related, giving examples of both modern and traditional variations. The techniques show how to reconstruct a flat piece of cloth using only a threaded needle. more

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Posted: Aug-12-2009

Excellent Reference

This book is a wonderful reference, although I wouldn't want to read it all the way through from cover to cover! It has wonderfully detailed pictures, and is as good for inspiration as it is for directions. It is true that most of these techniques seem geared towards interior decorating, or...

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Posted: Jul-31-2009

Severely underwhelmed by this book

I have been sewing and quilting for nearly 40 years, and I have taught quilting classes. When I read a review of this book I was extremely excited, and I wanted to have it immediately. However, when I opened it and started to read I was massively disappointed. Although the book provides a...

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Posted: Jun-08-2009

WOW what a book

The Art of Manipulating FabricA great book of sewing methods for any application, worth a look for designers and fabric workers of all types.Sean

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Posted: Mar-12-2009

This Book Changed My Life

I'm really not exaggerating. Nor do I often (ever) write book reviews. I knew I wanted to do something "creative," I had tried classes in various things that were fun but not quite "there." Interior design, color theory, drawing, drafting, art history, and even two in MS Access database...

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Posted: Feb-11-2009

More of an encyclopedia than a how-to book.

First of all, this is definetely a book for experienced sewers. The book assumes you know how to do basic and intermediate sewing, and also assumes that you are familiar with many technical terms that are not listed in the book. If you are an experienced sewer, then that should be OK.My main...

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Posted: Jan-28-2009

Awesome, meet Beautiful

I didn't pay too much attention to the number of pages when purchasing this book and was pleasantly surprised when I received it! Packed full of descriptive text, gorgeous examples and clear images to inspire! A useful and wonderful tool for any serious sewer, and a must-have for my library.

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Posted: Jan-19-2009

Excellent

This book is amazing. There are so many age old techniques that are pictured and explained in detail. The possibilities are definitely endless. I highly recommend.

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Posted: Jan-12-2009

Amazing what a bit of muslin can do...

When I started flipping pages in this book all I could say was, "Wow". The pictures are great showing the amazing things a little bit of fabric can do. The instructions seem clear enough, but I haven't actually tried any of the techniques yet. I am still planning my attack. There are so many...

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Posted: Jan-06-2009

Must have sewing reference book

This is not a book meant to teach hand or machine sewing. It does not have projects or project ideas. The instructions are sufficiently detailed, but not lavish. This is probably not a book for a beginner, unless you relish a challenge.However, it's cram packed with fabulous ideas and...

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