<p>Fabric manipulation - the art of creating constructed textiles - is demystified in this encyclopedia of sewing techniques.<ul> <li>Features 150 creative sewing techniques, from smocking, trapunto quilting and reverse applique to Suffolk puffs, pleating and shirring.</li> <li>Includes hundreds of diagrams and photographs to illustrate the traditional and contemporary methods.</li> <li>Creative project ideas show practical applications for many of the fabric manipulation techniques.</li></ul></p>