FINE EMBELLISHMENT TECHNIQUES: Classic Details for Today's Clothing

two-tone cloth, 170 pages, illustrated throughout with full color photographs and drawings, index, small closed tears to top edge and bottom edge, repaired on reverse with acid-free tape, clean, bright copy Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall

From Publisher:

Celebrating all that is elegant and classic about vintage clothing, this book shows how to embellish new garments to make them look as though they were crafted in a more glamorous era. Readers will learn they don't have to be experts to add embellishment techniques from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s to their wardrobes. They'll discover the possibilities of adding threadwork, beading, trims, piping, and more to garments. These projects are elegant and sophisticated and especially appealing to those who like glamour but not glitz.
-- Features five categories of embellishment techniques.
-- Includes detailed instructions and 70 color photographs.
-- Offers design inspiration of all kinds -- from casual to evening wear.

Product Info

ISBN: 156158231X

ISBN-13: 9781561582310

Publisher: Taunton Press

Year: 1999

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

HarryEBagleyBooks

Address: P.O. Box 691 Fredericton, New Brunswick

Website: https://www.bagbooks.com

Country: Canada