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A comprehensive guide to fabric manipulation aimed at fashion designers, textile artists, and sewing enthusiasts interested in pushing the boundaries of textile artistry.
This book is an essential guide for seamstresses, dressmakers, fashion designers, bag and accessories makers, sewing enthusiasts and even interior designers eager to explore fabric origami and textile manipulation. The book covers key techniques such as folding, pleating, bunching, draping, tucking, and quilting-each offering unique ways to shape and transform fabric into stunning textures and forms. Step-by-step instructions help you manipulate fabric to create depth, volume and dimension in your designs, from delicate pleats to dramatic draping and intricate folds. The book encourages experimentation, inspiring you to adapt these techniques to your own creative vision and refine your skills. More than just a manual, it's a resource that helps you push the boundaries of textile artistry and create customised, one-of-a-kind designs. Perfect for both professionals and beginners, the book equips you with the knowledge and skills to experiment, transform fabric and bring your ideas to life.
About the author
Floriane Schmitt is a French textile designer who studied fashion design in Paris. After discovering that she loved textiles more than clothes, she founded her own creative textile studio, Flo Home Delight. She helps people create their own textile creations and become confident in their creativity. Drawing on her experience in fashion design and textiles, she also writes about her favourite subjects, including textile knowledge, fabric manipulation and creativity.
