Complete Guide To Stabilising: Your essential guide to stabilising fabric for thread sketching, thread painting, and free machine embroidery (Books for Textile Artists)

Is puckering or pull-up spoiling your thread paintings? Want to know the secret to eliminating it forever? Discover how to prevent puckering and pull-up before it occurs, and make perfect thread paintings every time. This revised and updated Second Edition of COMPLETE GUIDE TO STABILISINGis your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about stabilising fabric for free-motion thread sketching, thread painting, and free machine embroidery. In Complete Guide to Stabilising, you’ll learn: Stabiliser–What is it? Discover the origins of stabilisers, and the difference between stabiliser and interfacing. Why You Need a Stabiliser. Few people are exempt from the occasional problem with puckering and pull-up. Discover why using stabiliser is so important in preventing problems before they occur. Understand the Different Types of Stabiliser. Learn about the four basic types of stabiliser, and how to use them. Get your handy Stabiliser Reference Chart. Is Fusible Web a Stabiliser? Learn when fusible web can be used in place of stabiliser. Choosing Appropriate Fabric. Discover the basics of how fabric is constructed and how to choose the best fabric for your thread painting. Choosing the Best Stabiliser for Your Project. Find out how your project and design choices influence your choice of stabiliser. Prepare Your Project for Stitching. Discover a variety of methods for securing your project before you start stitching. Preventing Puckering and Pull-up as You Stitch. Learn the importance of stitching in the correct order. Case Studies. Throughout the book, you’ll also find mini Case Studies explaining how different designs were constructed and stabilised. In this handy guide, Deborah Wirsu covers everything from what stabilisers are and why they’re needed, to preparing projects and problem-solving. This short book is packed with useful information! Fully illustrated (in colour) and formatted for both ebook and paperback. Who this book is for: People who want to discover the secret to preventing puckering and pull-up in free motion thread sketching, thread painting, and free machine embroidery. Who this book is NOT for: Perople who want to do computer-programmed machine embroidery, monograms, logos on stretch fabric, or commercial machine embroidery. If you want to eliminate puckering and pull-up for good, get your copy of the Complete Guide to Stabilising today. Scroll to the top and click the BUY button now! About the Author The diverse life and work of Australian Textile Artist, Author, and Educator, Deborah Wirsu, are united by one thing: Creative expression through words, art, and music. She is the author of bestselling nonfiction books in multiple genres and niche markets. Deborah’s passion for teaching and writing has allowed her to reach out to thousands of creative students around the globe.