Complete Guide to Hand Sewing & Embellishing

The Creative Guide for Dressmakers and Needlecrafters That Takes Your Work to a New Level

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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The creative guide for dressmakers and needlecrafters that takes your work to a new level What makes a good sewing project into something outstanding? Often, it is the small hand finished details, a mix of structural finishing and pure decoration, which can quickly become a testament to the style, creativity, and skill of the dressmaker. This is the book which contains everything you need to know about hand stitching and embellishing. It is a comprehensive technique book that will take your work to a new level. A major part of the book is a directory of hand stitching techniques, suitable for all levels of skill, along with plenty of great examples of these stitches in action. And it is also a sumptuous celebration of the creative power of the sewing needle, packed with inspirational photographs of stylish little touches that will make you want to launch into your sewing with renewed vigour.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-01-29
Mått215 x 254 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
FörlagSearch Press Ltd
ISBN9781844489039

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Mar 13This book is for creative dressmakers and needlecrafters. The book is split into four chapters: Stitching Essentials by Lorna Knight; Functional Stitches; Decorative Stitches and Directory of Motifs. All the chapters are very useful. Chapter one deals with materials, tools, preparing fabric, taking measurements, using a hoop, threading a needle, reading patterns or charts and much more. Chapter two is a stitch directory of functional stitches such as tacking, hemming, backstitch, stab stitch and some I had not heard of before. It includes how to stitch fastenings. A few stitches used in joining knitted pieces are included here too. Chapter three is wonderful for embroiderers with stitches such as sheaf stitch, chain, stem, fishbone, French knots and much more. It includes stitches for quilters and canvas workers too and how to embellish with beads and sequins. Chapter four has a wonderful selection of motifs of all kinds including floral, animal, teatime and more. They have a contemporary feel. This book is very well produced. It has full colour pages throughout with excellent how to photographs. Each stitch has a full page with an introduction and written instructions on how to make the stitch accompanied by four clear photographs showing you how it is done. In the top corner is another image of the completed stitch, showing how it looks when repeated. The stitches have been graded for skill level. A panel down the side shows the tools and materials you need. There are also notes on how to use each stitch and suggestions for variations. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in any kind of needlecraft, stitching, embroidery, quilting or sewing by hand. It's hard to think how it could be improved upon, it's just perfect.