Machine Stitch Perspectives
Published on 4. August 2010
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-7136-8868-9 (ISBN)
Description
Written by a team of the most important and influential names in the field, it explores the creative potential of stitch through the use of a variety of machines. Each contributor offers their own perspective on machine stitch, drawing upon collections such as The Fashion Museum in Bath, Platt Hall Museum of Costume in Manchester, and in particular the rich and unique archive of machines, samples and artwork held by Manchester Metropolitan University. It describes how key machines can be utilised within contemporary artistic and industrial contexts, through revealing its fascinating history and development into computerisation. Illustrating how to combine techniques and develop ideas, it demonstrates the rich possibilities of the sewing machine as a creative tool.
Reviews / Votes
'Excellent and abundant illustrations are supported by equally excellent captions that include details of materials, methods and dimensions alongside the expected date, maker and title.' Crafts Magazine (January 2011) "Essential reading for textile students, embroiderers, designers and artists...Illustrating how to combine techniques and develop ideas, Machine Stitch Perspectives demonstrates the rich possibilities of the sewing machine as a creative tool." Sew Today Magazine (Feb 2011)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
250 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1259 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-8868-9 (9780713688689)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Alice Kettle is Research Associate at MMU, and one of the UK's finest textile artists. Jane McKeating was Embroidery Programme Leader at MMU and is currently the Principal Lecturer, and she is a key figure in the embroidery and textiles field, and a major prize winner in the 2008 'Art of the Stitch' International Open Exhibition. Other contributors include: Michael Brennand-Wood, Dr Nigel Hurlestone, Dr Melanie Miller, Judy Barry, Lynn Setterington, Isabel Dibden Wright, Sue Prestbury, Jill Boyes, Ann Gibson, Prof Anne Morrell and Dr Jennifer Harris.
Content
Introduction by Dr Jennifer Harris Foreword by Professor Anne Morrell Chapters The Pleasures of the Machine Stitched Mark by Judy Barry The Chimera of Embroidery by Dr Nigel Hurlstone The Bigger Picture by Alice Kettle An Emerging Image, Machine Stitching the Narrative by Jane McKeating Mixed Messages: an Exploration of Issue-based Work by Dr Melanie Miller Stitched Words by Lynn Setterington Material Evidence by Professor Michael Brennand Wood A Fashionable Detail: Machine Embroidery on Dress by Dr Ann Gibson Surface Sensibilities Utilising Machine Stitch to Render Surface and Mark Making by Jane Mckeating It's Not Black and White: Discovering Colour with Machine Stitch by Isabel Wright Designing the Fabric by Alice Kettle An Eye on the Future - Working with the Computerised Sewing Machine by Sue Prestbury Machines Glossary by Jill Boyes Techniques and Terms glossary by Diana Parsons Biographies Acknowledgements Index