The Cumulative Cloth: Dry Techniques

A Guide to Fabric Color, Pattern, Construction, and Embellishment

Susan Brandeis

Description

The Cumulative Cloth: Dry Techniques is a comprehensive how-to reference that teaches dry textile surface design techniques for making custom cloth including appliqué, embroidery, layering and more.

Learn surface design for textiles, to create rich and personally expressive fabric surfaces. Projects by expert Susan Brandeis help novices and experienced professionals experiment with each method.

  • Covers dry techniques in detail: how to add colour, pattern and images to fabrics using cutting, piecing, layering, building and embellishing
  • Includes both machine stitching and hand stitching
  • What's the "Cumulative Cloth"? A single cloth that readers add to with each chapter's techniques, eventually creating a piece of art
  • Serves as a go-to reference to check technical procedures and safety guidelines (many methods require caution)

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    344
  • Size
    280 x 215mm
  • Publisher
    Schiffer Publishing
  • ISBN
    9780764367229
Stock Code
240253
Retail Price
$140
Regular Price
$140.00
Our Price
$130.00
New shipment due August