Embellish, Stitch, Felt by Sheila Smith

Embellish, Stitch, Felt by Sheila Smith

Sheila Smith’s latest book covers the new dry-felting techniques using hand-held needles and the hugely popular new embellisher machines. These mess-free techniques open up a range of felt ideas for textile artists. The book includes the use of commercial ready-made needle-punch felt for fashion and design work. And of course, it provides a range of decorative stitching and dyeing methods that can be used to embellish the felt. Colourfully illustrated with inspirational textiles, plus clear step-by-step instructions, the book covers: Laying the Foundations: Use a variety of fibres and fabrics to create exciting cloths that are both beautiful and versatile. These can be layered further – experiment with Bondaweb, Pelmet Vilene and Lutradur – or developed into bags, book covers and other stunning items. Building Texture: Use fast and simple techniques to create impressive effects with the needle punch, from incorporating tucks, folds and tubes to three-dimensional bowls and vessels. Colour and Dyeing: Step-by-step instructions on rapid and space dyeing make it easy to create and assemble beautiful colours to use in your own work. An overview of all the equipment and materials needed, plus an appendix explaining traditional wet-felting techniques

Oct 08

Those looking for inspiring ideas on how to use an embellisher machine and needle felting techniques will love this bookBeautifully photographed throughout, it explores different methods and materials to create a whole host of exciting tactile fabrics that can be further decorated with stitching, beading and hand embroidery. Detailed samples and instructions will guide the reader through the necessary steps to achieve some amazing textured fabrics that can be made into bags, book covers, cushions and fashion accessories. In addition to creating background fabrics, decorative techniques include appliqué, tucks, weaving, smocking and crazy patchwork. There are useful tips on using recycled fabrics, combining wet felting methods and adding colours and dyes. A glossary of terms adds clarity and a handy suppliers list will help source what's needed.

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Sheila Smith is an experienced feltmaker who teaches in the UK and around the world, most recently in Australia and New Zealand. Former Chair of the International Feltmakers' Association, she writes regularly for textile and embroidery magazines, including World of Embroidery, Beautiful Stitches, Sewing World and Workbox. She lives in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

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ISBN 13	9781906388058
ISBN 10	1906388059
Title	Embellish, Stitch, Felt
Author	Sheila Smith
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Batsford Ltd
Year published	2008-08-01
Number of pages	128
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