Experimental Corsets - Inspiration and techniques for wearable and sculptural garments (Hardcover)

An exploration of the corset as a motif for textile artists, with practical tips and examples.Used for the last 400 years to contort the female body into a variety of fashionable silhouettes, the corset has become a fascinating and hugely popular motif for modern textile artists who wish to represent the female body using the largely feminine traditions of textile and stitch. Beginning with a step-by-step guide to constructing a simple fabric corset, the book goes on to explore more contemporary and experimental approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as lace, metal, paper and found fibres to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. This practical guide is full of exercises for creating intimate garments and wearable art in two- and three-dimensions and is packed with inspiring work and installations by other contemporary artists.

General

Imprint:	Batsford
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2016
Authors:	Val Holmes
Dimensions:	283 x 223 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-1-84994-344-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Fashion design Promotions
LSN:	1-84994-344-3
Barcode:	9781849943444

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