Making Dolls and Creatures
Author(s): Ruth Sleigh-Johnson
This fabulous introduction to making modern dolls and creatures features a varied selection of original projects by contemporary designers and makers. Whether you are looking for an advanced project using traditional techniques, or a 'one-hour-make' doll to put together on a rainy day from bits and pieces found around your home, you will find inspiration here. Techniques for the construction of the dolls is explained in simple illustrated steps, and surface application such as hand sewing, applique, fabric painting and machine embroidery are used to create beautiful dolls that you won't want to give away...
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Popular textiles magazines such as Selvedge are always featuring makers of quirky, interesting, unconventional dolls made using traditional methods Features inspirational images and a range of work by contemporary artists, including Samantha Bryan, Abigail Brown and Laura Long Illustrated, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for 21 unique projects
Ruth Sleigh-Johnson has worked as a freelance stylist and fashion editor for magazines, catalogues and TV and radio items. She has lectured at colleges including London College of Fashion, and currently teaches art and textiles at a girls' grammar school. She is the author of Practical Textiles Techniques and Practical Sewing Techniques.
Introduction Flat Dolls Stump Dolls Knitted and crocheted dolls Rag Dolls One hour makes Art Dolls Doll makers: Abigail Brown, Samantha Bryan, Laura Long, Rita Pinheiro Gallery Pattern Pieces Glossary Index
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- : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- : 29 February 2012
- : 210mm X 210mm X 10mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 May 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : Ruth Sleigh-Johnson
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 745.5922
- : 144
- : 180 colour and 100 bw