Textile surface manipulation is about developing a diverse variety of textile surface design techniques from personal visual inspiration sources, and applying them to your projects. They are of course also available from online retailers but if you buy direct from the writer then the profit comes to me rather than the global online retailer, and helps support my work. Thursday 4th july 57pm at ruth singer studio in leicester city centre. I have been fortunate to be involved in south east northumberland creative futures project over the last 7 months or so. I love the manipulation of flat fabric into a curvy shape it is one of my favourite aspects of sewing and never ceases to be magical to me recently i sewed a pattern with a hip yokepockets and the curve where the yoke meets the pocket matches perfectly and lays flat once sewn but to sew it you have to put two opposing curves together. A textile is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibers yarn or thread. With several books under her belt, ruth s intelligent approach to creative textile use is wellestablished and with her latest book, fabric manipulation, ruth really pulls out all the stops contained within the book are 150 different methods of fabric manipulation and sewing techniques. This is one of the many techniques covered, other techniques include trapunto, ruffles, shirring, pleats, tucks, suffolk puffs and 3d applique.
Fabric is what something is made from, especially clothing. When it comes to the world of textiles, ruth singer is one of the smartest people i know. Ruth originally worked in museum education which influences her heritageinspired textile work. Fabric manipulation is my speciality and i uses many of the techniques shown. Books have always played an important role in my life and i doubt there has been a day in almost 40 years when i havent had at least one book on the go. Find ruth b similar, influenced by and follower information on allmusic. I have a handful of signed copies on my online shop for. Manipulating fabric the art of manipulating fabric. You can obtain a signed copy here direct from the author. Nina briggs is the founding principal of the fabric in pasadena, california, cultivating new and renovation residential projects since 1987. Shirring means gathering the fabric with multiple rows of stitching.
The techniques covered are an assortment of traditional and unconventional methods, from smocking to soldering, and the end products might range from fashion to interiors to textile art. Clean shapes and forms with beautiful patterns, energy and movement define. Products about press clients contact faq 20022018 fabric manipulation p. After having been in magic for over twenty years, performing and creating custom effects for fellow magicians, numerous television shows, theatrical. This is an example of a necessity in the fabric of space, typical of the necessities which govern motion. Recognize the significance of surface embellishments on textiles as value additions. Set to be the new the art of manipulating fabric, ruth singer offers a modern interpretation of fabric manipulation in this book, with hundreds of full colour.
Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, tatting, felting, or braiding the related words fabric and cloth and material are often used in textile. Fabric manipulation is ruths speciality and she uses many of the techniques. Ruth singer is a textile artist with ten years professional experience. I hope this book inspires you to create your own fabric manipulation experiments. The magical art of fabric manipulation did you make that. For more than 50 years oxfam has been trying to improve the fabric of society in some of the worlds poorest regions. In the art of manipulating fabric, colette wolff has set herself just this task, and she succeeds brilliantly. I have used techniques like ruffles, gathers, puffs, embroidery, patchowrk, tucks, pleats, smocking. Fabric manipulation book colette wolff the art of fabric manipulation. If you are intrigued by these gorgeous techniques, please have a look at my book fabric manipulation.
Most of our products are made from fabric, or they attach to fabric, hence the name fabric manipulation. The technique with which an artist, through sewing and special folding techniques, reshapes the surface of textiles giving them new forms. The art of fabric manipulation university of fashion blog. Apr 20, 2017 my new book, fabric manipulation, 150 creative sewing techniques, will be published summer 20. Briggs received a bachelor of architecture from the university of southern california, and has taught architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture at cal poly pomona, california state. Ruth runs regular sewing workshops based on the techniques in this title. Fabrics and threads in this section i have listed fabrics and other materials used to create the samples in the book, as well as many others that are of particular interest for fabric manipulation. Manipulating fabric the art of manipulating fabric 1. Actually these days im finding it harder and harder to finish. As well as books for sale, you will be able to see my recent work on display, including smaller pieces and new range. Ruth singer is an experienced sewer and author with a reputation for her fabric manipulation work.
Working from the simplest the possibilities for threedimensional manipulation of fabric gathering, pleating, tucking, shirring, and quilting woven materials are seemingly endless. The textile piece is being controlled by a rare earth magnet placed underneath the fabric. A cloth produced especially by knitting, weaving, or felting fibers. I have manipulated fabrics and created textures for cushion covers, bags etc and patchwork concepts.
Cover of book fabric manipulation by ruth singer featuring purple. Introduction to surface embellishment quadrant 1 etext learning objectives the learning objectives of this unit are. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, hemp, or other materials to produce long strands. Fabric manipulation, 150 creative sewing techniques by. Ruth singer fabric manipulation dhg exclusive interview. A textile artist who can be considered a leading figure of fabric manipulation. Silk is a common fabric, but you can also talk about the fabric of society. Set to be the new the art of manipulating fabric, ruth singer offers a modern interpretation of fabric manipulation in this book, with hundreds of full colour diagrams. My latest book is an indepth exploration of a wide range of fabric manipulation techniques used for decorative effects which can be applied to fashion or interior projects, or incorporated into embroidery, quilting and other decorative textile projects. Id like to share with you some ideas for manipulating fabric.
Fabric definition of fabric by the free dictionary. The possibilities for threedimensional manipulation of fabric gathering, pleating, tucking, shirring, and quilting woven materials are seemingly endless. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Browse all products in the books category from ruth singer shop. She has worked as a designermaker since 2005 and runs workshops for adults and children. She has written three books on sewing, including fabric manipulation 20 and has had her first solo exhibition at the national centre for craft and design in 2015. Sewing sustainable and reused materials by ruth singer isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Discover and explore 150 creative sewing techniques including pleating, folding. You are invited to ruth singer studio to celebrate the publication of fabric manipulation, 150 creative sewing techniques by ruth singer. We were assigned the task of making a cushion cover using a fabric manipulation technique. Book overview this is truly an essential resource for all sewists set to be the new the art of manipulating fabric, ruth singer offers a modern interpretation of fabric manipulation in this book, with hundreds of full colour diagrams. Discover and explore 150 creative sewing techniques including pleating, folding, gathering, smocking, quilting, trapunto and applique.
And from the tutors first mention of the term, i had to giggle. Fabric manipulation is a company founded by lynetta welch. Textile surface manipulation textiles handbooks nigel. She has published two previous titles sew eco and sew it up. Define the term surface embellishments as used on innovative fashion products. People would have grabbed door handles to get out and been sucked into the fabric of the door. Discover and explore 150 creative sewing techniques including pleating, folding, gathering, smocking, quilting, trapunto and. Fabric manipulation blogcatalog topic blogcatalog the burka represents not a piece of fabric but political manipulation of a religion fadela amara, the french minister for urban regeneration read more. Fabric manipulation techniques smocking this method of fabric manipulation uses stitching to gather fabric, creating areas of tension and release in a sculptural effect. When i bought the book, i never knew that this part of it would make all the difference. Manipulating fabric polka dot smocking tutorial black marks sewing guides for this tutorial only red floss for this tutorial only 1. Many of the techniques are inspired by historical examples and show my fascination and understanding of historical and contemporary techniques. Jun 10, 2014 one of my samples based on ruths book one of my greatest pleasures in life, alongside art, is reading. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fabric manipulation.