Dimensions
186 x 270 x 19mm
Over 100 Inspirational Recipes to Dye and Pattern Fabric.
This book provides all the techniques and inspiration you need to inject a personal touch into fabrics for use in the home or to wear. A vital tool for anyone interested in decorating fabric, the book contains detailed step-by-steps for all the main techniques for dyeing and decorating fabric and yarn. These techniques include traditional vat and tie-dyeing as well as innovative contemporary methods never written down before involving the use of such common items as photocopiers, aluminium foil and latex.
A comprehensive section on the characteristics of different fabrics and yarns, dyes, pigment and paints is packed with handy tips from the author, a leading expert in textile dyeing and decorating. The main part of the book features over 100 beautifully illustrated recipes that can all be made at home. This book is a must for any crafter working with fabric or yarn.
