Fabric Manipulation Artists

                  

  Three Dimensional Fabric Manipulation 

                                     Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen uses a lot of fabric manipulation in his designs to create texture, shape and to make his pieces unique. There are many ways to manipulate fabric to make it three dimensional. Techniques include gathering pleating tucking shirring quilting and smocking. To create this design McQueen has taken a very textured fabric and used fabric manipulation to create more volume and shape to this dress. 

                                             Ruth Singer 

Ruth Singer is a textile artist who uses a lot of three dimensional fabric manipulation in her work. Ruth uses a lot of smocking in her designs. Ruth uses applique and quilting in her work as well.