Practical textiles techniques - Ruth Sleigh-Johnson

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 bondingfabric; and mark-making. Each chapter will be packed with unique ideasdemonstrating different ways to use the technique as you are learning.Perfect for fashion and textile students, or anyone with a passion forcreative textiles.
The cheapest and easiest methods for each technique will beexplained, and where possible the author will cover methods for workingon textiles at home, without expensive equipment.
Format will be strictly practical and step-by-step, with tools and working techniques fully explained and illustrated.