Colette Wolff (1929–2020)

An exhaustive compendium of sewing techniques. Very well illustrated with photos and drawings, and excellent detailed text. More than a how-to book, it's sewing as high ART. I would love to see more illustrations of the application of these techniques as pure art.

The author uses many black and white photographs, drawings, and diagrams to show many ways to embellish cloth, both for home decoration and clothing construction, especially heirloom or costumes for theater. Covered are ruffles, flounces, godets, pleats, smocking, tucks, couching, quilting and trapunto. The lack of color is a plus in the photos as it does not detract from the design of the piece.

Excellent resource.

Gorgeous.