Stitch-and-slash fabric

Article Abstract:

A fiber artist shares her secret in enhancing the texture of a fabric to make jackets and coats of rich texture. Her idea is borrowed from an Italian Renaissance sewing method. It consists of layering fabrics in straight lines, making long cuts and washing and drying by machine.

Methods, Materials, Coats, Textile designers

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Revisiting the rectangle

Article Abstract:

A history of garment design focuses on the use of uncut lengths of draped fabric, which have been used by women for more than 2,000 years. Step-by-step instructions are provided on how to drape a rectangle.

History, Clothing and dress, Fashion, Clothing

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Give four designers a little fabric...

Article Abstract:

The views of four women designers regarding the 'Threads' magazine's design challenge are presented. These designers include Annette Ames, Diane Ericson, Bird Ross and Nancy Erickson.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Women designers

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