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The only book to cover customizing all of the essential garments and accessories from head to toe. This sourcebook gives you all the inspiration and practical advice you need to put your own unique designs on your clothing.
List of contents
Chapter 1: The Basics
Why Customize?
The Search for Individuality
Sustainable Fashion
Upcycling
Research
Drawing
Generating Artworks
Placing Graphics
Chapter 2: Bleaching
Removing colour
Abstracts
Basic Patterns
Motifs and artworks
Practitioner interview with Paula Birch
Chapter 3: Colouring
Dyeing
Dip Dyeing and Over Dyeing
Tie Dying
Batik
Spraying
Practitioner Interview with Julie Verhoeven
Chapter 4: Printing
Placement or All Over Printing
Block Printing
Heat Transfer Printing
Digital Printing
Screen Printing
Pen and Ink
Practitioner Interview with Bobsmade
Chapter 5: Embellishment
Sequins
Beading and Buttons
Zips
Fringes
Studs
Toys and Trinkets
Stitching
Applique
Practitioner interview with Zoe Jeffery
Chapter 6: Deconstruction
Distressing
Cutting/slashing
Cutting then Tyeing
Patching
Practitioner interviews with NOKI, Martin Margiela, Jessica Ogden, Russell Sage
Chapter 7: Specialist Techniques
Needlepunch
Laser cutting
Embroidery
Embossing
Punching
Practitioner Interview with Jill Sander
Chapter 8: Gallery
Beading
Buttons
Needlepunch
Jackets
Laser cutting
Punching
Block printing
Dyeing
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A treasure trove of imaginative fashion creativity ... the perfect inspiration to personalise your clothes, or to create designs of your own. Highly Recommended! Hot Brands, Cool Places
