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

Author

• Pile, Jessica Jane

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

London: B. T. Batsford, Ltd., 2018

Language

English

ISBN

9781849944748

Series

Subject(s)

• EMBROIDERY-TECHNIQUE
• FASHION

Notes

. . Index: p.142-144

Abstract

Whether you are interested in adding monogrammed initials to your favourite bathrobe, stitching a flower on your favourite jacket, adding sparkling beads to a new dress or creating a goldwork embellishment, Fashion Embroidery teaches you how to add a unique touch to your clothes.

In this beautifully illustrated book, Jessica Pile, the Production Director at Hand & Lock embroidery, explores the intricate techniques used in fashion embroidery. With hand-drawn designs, catwalk photographs and step-by-step guides, this book is perfect for beginners looking to personalise their own clothes, as well as more experienced embroiderers who want to apply new techniques to different fabrics.

Beginning with an inspirational overview of the fashion industry, Jessica looks at examples of embroideries and embellishments by a variety of couturiers, including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hardy Amies and Burberry. The book then demonstrates the basics of three main techniques goldwork, tambour beading and embroidery stitches including silk shading, satin and stem stitch. In do-it-yourself projects, Jessica first helpfully explains the basics of materials; she teaches you how to pick the right fabric, what tools to use, where to source materials, what types of wire or beads to use and terminology. Taking influences from existing couture designs, she then shows you how to execute these learned techniques onto your own clothes.

This book is perfect for fashion students, textile artists, and those who want a more unique look to their clothes.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

144p.

Dimension

26 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

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

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