Fabric Manipulation: 150 Creative Sewing Techniques

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.