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Index
Title Page
Contents
Part 1: The Basics
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started
Tools and materials
Understanding fabric
Part 2: Techniques
CHAPTER 2: Designing Patterns
General pattern design tips
Hand-rendered patterns
Computer-rendered patterns
Heather Dutton interview
CHAPTER 3: Printing Patterns
Printing yardage
Screen-printing overview
Screen-printing textures
Block printing
Heat-transfer printing
Iron-on transfer printing
Fabric/bleach pen
Sun dyeing
Printing patterns gallery
Umbrella Prints interview
Cyanotype
Cyanotype printing
Advanced cyanotype toning
Christina McFall interview
CHAPTER 4: Dyeing and Bleaching
Safety and working with dyes and bleaches
Making natural dyes
Mixing chemical dye baths and solutions
Bleaching: dip/vat
Tie dyeing
Shibori
Soy wax batik
Dip dyeing and overdyeing
Dyeing and bleaching gallery
Sara Hopp interview
CHAPTER 5: Embellishment
Sequins
Beading
Zippers
Fringe
Studs
Lace
Ribbons
Buttons
Felt
Embellishment gallery
Megan Van Sipe interview
CHAPTER 6: Specialist Techniques
Transferring patterns
Punchneedle embroidery
Embroidery
Basic cross-stitch
Appliqué
Specialist techniques gallery
Rachel Hobson interview
Part 3: Going Pro
CHAPTER 7: Going Pro
Tips for going pro
Tara Badcock interview
Louise Richardson interview
Lucie Summers interview
Part 4: Resources
Dyeing charts
Suppliers, magazines, blogs, and books
Glossary
Contributors and image credits
About the author
Copyright
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