Category: Fabric Manipulation
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Fabric Manipulation Book Launch
You are invited to Ruth Singer Studio to celebrate the publication of Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques by Ruth Singer. Thursday 4th July 5-7pm at Ruth Singer Studio in Leicester city centre. As well as books for sale, you will be able to see my recent work on display, including smaller pieces and new range…
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Pleat and Fold
Part 1 of a series of blog posts exploring my new book Fabric Manipulation in more detail, looking at the history of the techniques and how I have used them in my own work. I first became fascinated by pleating when I started studying 18th century costume. The most luxurious women’s gowns have lavish decorations…
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Trapunto quilting
One of the most popular sessions I teach is Trapunto or Italian quilting. My new book, Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques, covers this technique in detail and includes lots of variations including shadow quilting, corded quilting and using stretch fabrics. Detail of Time Bubble 1. I’ve been using Trapunto for years in small projects…
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Fabric Manipulation; 150 Creative Sewing Techniques
My new book is available for pre-order now! Signed copies will be sent out as soon as they arrive with me, early in June. I’ll be doing book signings, demonstrations and related workshops throughout the summer. Sign up to my newsletter for more information. There’s much more to come on this blog about the book…
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Fabric Manipulation, 150 Creative Sewing Techniques
My new book will be published in June 2013 by David & Charles
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Fabric Manipulation techniques
I’ve been a bit quiet about this, but it is finally time to announce that I have written a book on fabric manipulation which will be out in 2013, published by David & Charles. Details are to be confirmed so I can’t tell you a lot yet, but it will be out in the summer…
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Pleat and Fold
Pleats and folds have fascinated me since I started designing and making professionally, seven years ago. It all started many years before with an obsession with 18th century dress trimmings made from folded and manipulated silk. My new book on fabric manipulation, due out in 2013, has a whole chapter on pleating and folding techniques.…
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