Origami tessellation style modern smocking pattern vol.11: Fabric manipulation technique for inverted twist designs, to make square and hexagon … handbag and tissue box holder projects

Easy and amazing! Fabric manipulation patterns for beginners

*** Dear readers, your valuable feedback has brought us to this new volume. We have made our designs easier, yet amazing. Even beginners with little or no experience can have fun with the aesthetic designs, available in the form of square and hexagon blocks, to create your original masterpiece. ***

Smocking is one embroidery technique that has been invented and used widely for centuries. The hand-stitching craftsmanship is a type of fabric manipulation, for which many modern designs are available in the form of decorative art. All designs in this book were derived directly from origami tessellation folding patterns. As fabrics are more flexible and stretchy than paper, fascinating 3D textures can be expected, either pleats are pressed or soft-rounded.

In this volume, the inverted twist design concept is introduced. The necessary foundations are provided, along with specific techniques for inverted twists. You can gradually develop your skills from the less complicated designs on a square grid to the more challenging ones on a triangular grid. In addition, two projects with step-by-step instructions are also demonstrated; one using square blocks and the other using hexagon blocks.

This pattern book features;

9 actual-size patterns and stitch templates, based on the inverted twist designs

Sewing templates for the handbag and tissue box holder projects

Difficulty – entry to intermediate levels

Three designs can make a square block of 10×10-cm (4×4-inch) finished dimension

Six designs can make a hexagon block of about 10-cm (4-inch) finished dimension

All patterns are printed on a single side

With a 1-cm (about 3/8 inch) square or triangular grid background for reference

Detailed instructions with illustrations and photographs are included

We hope you enjoy it!

Table of contents:

Part I: Overview and general guidance

About the inverted twist designs

Basic elements and stitch diagrams

Designs using a square grid

3 square grid designs walk-through

Designs using a triangular grid

6 triangular grid designs walk-through

Using these blocks and tiling design ideas

Part II: Detailed instructions

Transferring a smocking pattern to fabric

Where to start, and how to stitch (general cases)

Stitch choices for closed invert twists (specific cases)

Pressed vs. soft-rounded pleats

Making a handbag using square blocks

Making a tissue box case using hexagon blocks

Part III: Actual size templates and patterns

From the Publisher

Proudly enjoy the decorative art of modern smocking designs

Printing-on-demand has made it possible for a small crafter like us to share our experiences with the world. We are proud of our designs, which were created with love and care. Hearing you are happy too nourishes our hearts.

In our new volumes, we have made our designs easier, yet amazing, so that even beginners with little or no experience can enjoy them. All patterns made for the series were derived directly from origami tessellation, which creates fascinating 3D textures. In general, what you can expect inside each book is as follows. For more details, please check out the full description of the ones you are interested in.

Various amazing blocks – entry to intermediate levels

Our aesthetic designs in these new volumes are available in the form of square, hexagon, or triangle blocks. While a single block can be used for a small task, such as coasters, many of them can be part of beautiful clothing, accessories, and home décor. Mixed difficulties ranging from entry to intermediate levels are given for each volume, so that you can begin with the simplest one and gradually develop the skills.

Understanding what you are making

The overview section provides the necessary information about each design to make. Through text, images, and illustrations, it explains what is what, how things are different, the minimum fabric required, dimensions before vs. after, various options to consider, and further ideas.

Detailed instructions

Instructions and guidance are given in detail, using texts, images, and illustrations. Additional information (such as size comparison, sewing techniques, etc.) is also included, depending on the designs and/or projects introduced.

Actual-size templates

Every actual-size smocking template is single-sided printed, and some are available in multiple copies. Due to paper size constraints, some templates will require two or more pages to display the full patterns. Relevant sewing templates are also provided (if any) depending on the projects introduced.

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Designs & reference grid
Honeycomb tiling and spreading hexagon (triangular grid) 7 hexie or square blocks for “hexagon, triangle, rhombus tiling” surface-textured patchwork designs (triangular grid) 3 square and 6 hexagon blocks for “inverted twist” surface-textured patchwork designs (square and triangular grids) 8 triangle blocks for “triangle and hexagon tiling” surface-textured patchwork designs (triangular grid) 10 square blocks based on “layering” concept designs (square grid) A collection of 32 designs based on 4 different techniques (square grid)

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Projects with dimensions
A square cushion (3 sizes) and a beret (4 sizes) 10-cm/ 4-inch hexie or 10×10-cm/ 4×4-inch square patches and a bucket hat (4 sizes) 10-cm/ 4-inch square and hexagon patches, a handbag, and a tissue box holder 12-14 cm/ 4-5 inch triangle patches, a tetra bag, and an octa bag 10×10-cm/ 4×4-inch square gift boxes (dimensions can be adjusted, detailed instructions included) – no data

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CW2M3XCZ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 20, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8880226412
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.26 x 11 inches