Practical Textiles Techniques presents an overview of the main techniques that can be applied to textiles and gives step-by-step process instructions to an absolute beginner. It is also useful for those that currently work with fabrics and are wanting to broaden their skills.

The book gives easy instructions and has clear and inspiring photographs of the process and also examples of what can be achieved once the technique has been learned and practised. The "Other things to try" section is also very useful to get the reader thinking about how to progress with their newly learned skills.
 
Whilst exact patterns and designs are not given to copy in this book, this allows the reader to come up with their own designs and to explore the possibilities of the medium themselves.
 
The book covers:
  • Applique
  • Printing onto fabric
  • Silk Painting
  • Making felt
  • Batik
  • Patchwork
  • Hand Embroidery
  • Machine Embroidery
  • Quilting
  • Fabric Painting and Stencilling
  • Using Transfer Paints
  • Weaving
  • Tie-dye