Creating Couture Embellishment

Author: Ellen Miller

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  • : $100.00 AUD
  • : 9781780679488
  • : Laurence King Publishing
  • : Laurence King Publishing
  • : July 2017
  • : 100.0
  • : July 2017
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  • : books

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  • : Ellen Miller
  • : Paperback
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Barcode 9781780679488
9781780679488

Description

Creating Couture Embellishment offers a step-by-step guide to manipulating fabric and making and applying a rich variety of embellishments. Chapters cover fabric-manipulation techniques of pleating, quilting, tucking, ruffling, shirring and smocking, as well as the fabrication and application of feathers, beading, embroidery, flowers, decorative ribbons and bows, bias bindings and piping, fringe, braids and passementerie. The heirloom quality created by the insertion or application of lace is also explored. A comprehensive sourcebook of ideas for the student, professional and home sewer alike.