Fabric Manipulation...Stitches

Fabric manipulation can be achieved by the use of stitching techniques that are discrete or hidden from view. A stitching technique can also become a prominent feature on a textile artwork that depends on fabric manipulation methods. When I began to use fabric manipulation methods, I used natural coloured threads that matched the neutral tones of my calico fabrics.

Fabric Manipulation...Starting with shapes and shadows

The use of a single neutral coloured cloth can help to build fabric manipulation skills. Shapes and shadows are emphasised, and forms can be easily evaluated. My own early experiments with fabric manipulation techniques used natural calico fabrics, and I used a combination of hand stitches and machine stitches.