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embellishments & manipulating fabric
I'm just getting back into sewing and would love some ideas to be more creative & crafty.
When I watch Project Runway or see items in the stores, it looks as if they've manipulated the fabric to make the garment more interesting... fabric weaving, flowers, or added embellishments using ribbons.. etc. to customize the piece.
I'd love to hear what others have done and any book suggestions to get some inspiration from.
If you cut fabric to weave it - i am guessing that the edges need to be finised before you weave it.. basic questions I am not sure of. The prior thread on costume gems by Gwen had me thinking that it's those details that make a garment.
Any info or recommendations you have are appreciated
Thanks
I'm just getting back into sewing and would love some ideas to be more creative & crafty.
When I watch Project Runway or see items in the stores, it looks as if they've manipulated the fabric to make the garment more interesting... fabric weaving, flowers, or added embellishments using ribbons.. etc. to customize the piece.
I'd love to hear what others have done and any book suggestions to get some inspiration from.
If you cut fabric to weave it - i am guessing that the edges need to be finised before you weave it.. basic questions I am not sure of. The prior thread on costume gems by Gwen had me thinking that it's those details that make a garment.
Any info or recommendations you have are appreciated
Thanks
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I have found my library to be a HUGE resource for books on techniques, etc. If they don't have a particular book I'm looking for, they will get it send in - all for free. Just peruse sections starting with
391 - costume
646 - sewing, personal grooming
745 - crafts
and I always look first in the just arrived section
Hope that helps - Tiffany -
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www.amazon.com/Art-Manipu.../0801984963
this book rocks, it is a classic and provides excellent instructions! See if your library has it!
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Good topic. Keep the ideas coming. I love Project Runway too. I get inspiration from things I see in movies and TV and try to make something similar. Years ago I made fabric roses to adorn the neck of a little black dress. I got the idea from a dress Anne worn in the Anne of Green Gables sequel.
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finally I can get back on tribe to say "thanks"! These are good suggestions.
I will checkout the book mentioned for manipulating fabric. One of the books I did recently get was "Fine Embellishment Techniques" - it's got some good info in it as well.
Linkie: www.amazon.com/Fine-Embel.../ref=sr_1_1
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