Freestyle Machine Embroidery
Techniques and Inspirations For Fiber Art
by Carol Shinn
Got a sewing machine? Many people have and find that it lies dormant for long periods between
one project and another. Get more out of it by taking up machine embroidery (which is a lot more
free and easy than the hand variety) and discover ways of adorning all sorts of things, including
your other stitched projects.
There is something very liberating about this type of self-expression that awakens the child in
people, and this book does manage to capture some of that essence. This is surely what the term
"freestyle" ought to be all about, and a glance at this book will show the artist’s personal
visions captured in thread on fabric. The first chapter deals with understanding how to get to
grips with the basics, and how to use your sewing machine in such a way; what you need, how to use
it and getting the tension right. That being sorted out, it is time for the adventure to begin.
Subsequent chapters deal with color, using different materials such as ink jet transfers,
dissolvable fabrics and collage, experimenting with different stitching techniques and more.
Finally, there is a gallery of artists’ work to inspire you, and even if you are not one for the
abstracts and very "arty" work in this book, reading all about the creative process ought to get
you going. It worked with me, although just once I would love to see a sewing machine other than
a Bernina featured in a book on this topic... |
The Book |
Interweave Press (distributed in the UK by Search Press) |
June 2009 |
Paperback |
1596680423 / 9781596680425 |
How-To Books / Embroidery |
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The Reviewer |
Rachel A Hyde |
Reviewed 2009 |
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