Stitch, Dissolve, Distort with Machine Embroidery

Featuring new and exciting techniques on how to dissolve, melt, and distort fabric both before and after stitching, this guide explores the evolving and innovative materials that are introduced into the textile market and instructs fiber artists how to use them creatively and effectively. Whether dissolving, melting, punching, slashing, or distorting textiles, crafters can achieve fascinating effects using the handbook s easy-to-follow steps, design tips, and diagrams. The book s organization around three themes–stitch, dissolve, and distort–allows experienced embroiderers to easily incorporate fresh ideas into their favorite stitching styles.

Featuring new and exciting techniques on how to dissolve, melt, and distort fabric both before and after stitching, this guide explores the evolving and innovative materials that are introduced into the textile market and instructs fiber artists how to use them creatively and effectively. Whether dissolving, melting, punching, slashing, or distorting textiles, crafters can achieve fascinating effects using the handbook s easy-to-follow steps, design tips, and diagrams. The book s organization around three themes–stitch, dissolve, and distort–allows experienced embroiderers to easily incorporate fresh ideas into their favorite stitching styles.