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

Pile, Jessica Jane2018
Book
"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"--Page 4 of cover.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Batsford, an imprint of Pavilion Books Company Ltd, 2018.©2018
Collation:
144 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 x 26 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Embroidery in fashion -- Do it yourself -- Basic embroidery stitches -- Silk shading -- Goldwork -- Tamour beading -- Using other materials -- Moving on.
ISBN:
9781849944748 (hardcover)
Dewey class:
746.44
Language:
English
BRN:
508710
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
North Melbourne Library-Art and CultureARTS 746.44 PILEAvailable
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