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Develop new and exciting surfaces for stitch, everything from polythene
to plastic, is combined with fabric and thread to produce innovative
and inspirational pieces.
Step-by-step instructions guide the embroider through all techniques,
including fusing and bonding, laminating and layering, and manipulating
and moulding.
Create stunning items using finished stitched pieces with a lively
project section.
Lavishly illustrated throughout and with over 40 different surfaces
and processes to choose from, this user-friendly sourcebook is brimming
with ideas for the creative embroiderer.
Gwen is an experienced embroiderer and tutor who teaches and exhibits
both in the UK and overseas. Her work appears in collections worldwide
and has featured in numerous publications. Gwen regularly contributes
to textile magazines and is a member of The Society of Designer-Craftsmen
and The Practical Study Group.
Table of Contents
| Introduction |
5
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| Working with this Book |
6
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| Chapter 1 |
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| Materials and Equipment |
7
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| Chapter 2 |
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| Creating the Surfaces |
19
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| Tyvek Film |
20
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| Tyvek fabric |
29
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| Polythene and pliable plastics |
47
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| Stencil film and plastic fabric |
67
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| Puff paints |
75
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| Softsculpt |
89
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| Adhesive webbing |
98
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| Chapter 3 |
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| Projects |
107
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| Chapter 4 |
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| Stitch Reference |
131
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| Suppliers |
142
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| Further Reading |
143
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| Index |
144
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