Print, Pattern, Sew
$39.95 CAD
by Jen Hewett
176-page hardcover book
Create bold block prints for a completely custom wardrobe--print fabrics, customize patterns, and sew garments that truly express your own style.
Printmaker and textile designer Jen Hewett presents her distinctive process for block-printing yards of fabric with garment sewing in mind. Explore the process of designing and printing fabric through step-by-step instruction on carving blocks and printing pattern repeats.
- Clear how-to instructions for carving motifs from soft blocks, plus 13 designs to get you started
- A guide to printing on fabric and constructing repeating patterns
- 13 projects and full-size paper patterns for garments and accessories
Inspired by her California home, Jen Hewett's designs reference the plants and landscape around her through botanical motifs, organic shapes, and a bold graphic quality. Paired with a playful use of color, the pattern designs here offer the perfect place to start with block-printing.
