This title will present an overview of the core textiles techniques: applique; printing onto fabric; stencilling; fabric painting; dyeing; quilting and patchwork; batik; embroidery (hand and machine); felt-making; weaving; silk painting; fusing and bonding fabric; and mark-making. Each chapter will be packed with unique ideas demonstrating different ways to use the technique as you are learning. Perfect for fashion and textile students, or anyone with a passion for creative textiles. The cheapest and easiest methods for each technique will be explained, and where possible the author will cover methods for working on textiles at home, without expensive equipment. Format will be strictly practical and step-by-step, with tools and working techniques fully explained and illustrated.

Highly illustrated, clear and easy-to-follow step-by-step format - like Practical Printmaking Techniques. Thorough introduction, up-to-date with latest technologies and fashions in textiles New 'bigger size' book - more information, more illustrations, more accessible, more general and greater coverage in just one book than our textiles handbooks. It will also be much more project-based, and more hands-on. Suitable for all with an interest in working with textiles - those wanting a refresher course or a change of direction, information on new techniques and methods etc, or absolute beginners, or even those just looking for a 'peek behind the curtain', at how different techniques are acheived.

About the Author
Ruth Sleigh-Johnson teaches art and textiles at a girls' grammar school in Southend. She has 17 years experience working on magazines and freelance as a fashion/interiors stylist. This is her first book.


Book Information
ISBN 9781408105870
Author Ruth Sleigh-Johnson
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 534g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 219mm * 11mm