Fashion embroidery : embroidery techniques and inspiration for haute-couture clothing

Name/Title

Fashion embroidery : embroidery techniques and inspiration for haute-couture clothing

Entry/Object ID

TT770.P55

Description

"With simple instructions and step-by-step photography in one essential handbook, stunning customization of your own garments has never been easier. This easy-to-follow guide reveals the techniques used by high-end fashion houses and explains how they can be applied to your own designs. [The author] explains each technique, from basic embroidery stitches, such as cross stitch and French knots, to silk shading, goldwork, tambour beading and three-dimensional materials."

Lexicon

Search Terms

embroidery--design, embroidery--technique

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Jessica Jane Pile

Publisher

Pavilion

Place Published

City

London

Country

England, United Kingdom

Continent

Europe

Date Published

2018

Call No.

TT770.P55

ISBN

1849944741, 9781849944748

Notes

Length: 144

General Notes

Note Type

Contents

Note

Introduction -- Embroidery in fashion -- Do it yourself -- Basic embroidery stitches -- Silk shading -- Goldwork -- Tambour beading -- Using other materials -- Moving on.