Collagraphy is about combining textures--creating collages on fabric--and it's one of the most popular techniques in textile art. See how to create exciting effects using the almost endless permutations of collage, stitch, and print, and incorporate them into your own stitched-textile work. Val Holmes, a true star of the style, shows how to make a collagraphy plate, choose suitable surfaces, combine paper and fabric, embroider onto prints, and work in series. Illustrated throughout with stunning examples of the form by the finest artists, this book is an inspirational introduction to a...
Collagraphy is about combining textures--creating collages on fabric--and it's one of the most popular techniques in textile art. See how to create ex...
From fashion to art: experimental approaches to the traditional corset. Created to contort the female body into fashionable silhouettes, corsets have become a popular motif for modern textile artists. Beginning with step-by-step instructions for making a simple fabric corset, this fascinating guide goes on to explore innovative approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as metal and paper to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. Filled with exercises for fashioning intimate garments and wearable art in two and three dimensions,...
From fashion to art: experimental approaches to the traditional corset. Created to contort the female body into fashionable silhouettes, co...