This is truly an essential resource for all sewists! 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 appliqué.

Ruth explains her innovative variations of these traditional fabric manipulation techniques and offers inspirational project ideas demonstrating practical applications to create accessories and home décor. Photographs and illustrations are included to support the step-by-step instruction for each technique and all the techniques can be done by hand or with a domestic sewing machine without the need for specialist equipment.