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From fashion to art: experimental approaches to the traditional corset. Created to contort the female body into fashionable silhouettes, corsets have become a popular motif for modern textile artists. Beginning with step-by-step instructions for making a simple fabric corset, this fascinating guide goes on to explore innovative approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as metal and paper to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. Filled with exercises for fashioning intimate garments and wearable art in two and three dimensions, Experimental Corsets showcases a range of inspiring work and installations by contemporary artists.
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After a year's Foundation course in Art and Design, and some cooking in between, i studied the three year Embroidery BA honours degree at Manchester Art School, now MMU in England. I started embroidering on my machine when i was 15 and I've been doing it ever since. I now live in France with a French husband and our two girls - both Arty!I love experimenting with colour as well as new techniques and love inventing techniques too. These I obviously share with the people that come on my courses but also with you when you read my books.The Encyclopedia of machine Embroidery and Textile Art Textile 1 are a little different as they aim to resume known information in a useful way for experts or beginners.If you'd like to get in touch with me just google me, and you'll find my website in France
