Product Description

Handpainting Fabric shows readers how to use readily available paints, dyes, and art supplies—along with simple, innovative techniques—to create stylish wearables and eye-catching accents for the home. The book presents step-by-step lessons in painting, dyeing, discharge, printing, using wax resists, and creating special effects on a variety of fabrics, including silks, velvets, and sheers, all with stunning results.

Inspirational examples of fun and elegant clothing (scarves, wraps, vests, skirts) and dazzling decorative accents (pillows, throws, curtains) provide ideas for using embellished fabrics creatively. Information on adding stylish details such as linings, tassels, and fringes is also included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #191122 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-01
• Released on: 2003-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Michelle Newman is a textile and crafts designer who works closely with manufacturers in crafts, home furnishing, and fashion industries, including Mary McFadden and Vera Wang. Her work has been featured in Paint Décor, Decorating Ideas, and the Miami Herald. She is also a frequent guest on HGTV’s The Carol Duvall Show. She lives in San Antonio, TX.

Margaret Allyson has served as editor of several national crafts magazines, including Needle & Thread and Michael's Arts & Crafts. She has also authored books on quilting and weaving. She lives in Fort Worth, TX.

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Book, Fabulous Ideas
Whether you're new to fabric painting, or have been working in this rich art form for years, you'll find something to love about this book. The methods are beautifully presented and the writing is clear, concise and expressive. Authors Margaret Allyson and Michelle Newman inspire through techniques that range from simple to advanced, always providing enough information to get you started on your own project. The artistry of handpainted fabric is shown along with clear craft and design elements that inspire you to begin your own projects. Techniques range from simple to advanced and you can find your own pace to begin working in this ancient, and beautiful art form.
This book should be on the shelf of every quilter, fiber artist and painter.

Best book I ever bought
This book is fantastic - as I knew it would be. From start to finish, it is clear, concise, easy to understand and full of ideas. I also bought another 5 star book that I wish I hadn't. Handpainting Fabric tells you exactly what you need to know without long narratives - which I hate. The pictures are fabulous and techniques are easy and written extremely well. This book makes you want to get started immediately. My suggestion is if you are just starting out, this is the book for you - it tells all you need to know. And why not - its Michelle Newman.

Must Have
This is a gorgeous book and a must have for those who paint on fabric, especially silk. Filled with techniques & things to try!