- Hardcover: 170 pages
- Publisher: Taunton Press Inc; illustrated edition edition (1 July 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 156158231X
- ISBN-13: 978-1561582310
- Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 23.7 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 659,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
-- Features five categories of embellishment techniques.
-- Includes detailed instructions and 70 color photographs.
-- Offers design inspiration of all kinds -- from casual to evening wear.
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"Bead-embellished garments can be irresistibly gorgeous, but as anyone who's made or worn one knows, the visual allure of the beaded garment is only half the picture." Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
"Bead-embellished garments can be irresistibly gorgeous, but as anyone who's made or worn one knows, the visual allure of the beaded garment is only half the picture." Read the first page
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is full of wonderful ideas of how to add that extra zip to the clothes you make, or even pre-made clothes. The suggested designs are elegant, not craft-sy like most of the information and designs that are available on the subject.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book. The techniques are clearly explained, then a guide given on how to do them. The finished projects look mature and professional, unlike a lot of simple 'make your own clothes' type books which create an end result designed to look like you got dressed in the dark. A great gift or treat for the more confident seamstress.
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Highly recommend to sewers who want to have their garments really shine.
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