Distinctive Details: Great Embellishment Techniques for Clothing Book

This book offers many embellishment techniques for adding special details to sewing projects and for personalizing garments. It contains step-by-step instructions for the use of dressmakers, needle crafters and craft enthusiasts.Techniques are presented on layering transparent fabrics for special effects, trimming with beads, and fashioning fabric roses. Openwork embroidery is demonstrated using a basic sewing machine. There are also ideas for decorating with delicate hem stitches and employing decorative knots as fastenings.Learn how to:*Embellish with lace and appliqué*Create your own woven or crocheted buttons*Trim with beautiful fabric roses*Enhance with beading*Use bindings as a decorative element*Create openwork embroidery using a basic machine*Decorate with delicate hemstitches*Layer transparent fabrics to create surprising surfaces*Use decorative knots as closuresRead More