Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details For Today's Clothing Paperback – August 15, 2001

Just skimming through the pages looking at the pictures and reading the subtitles, I notice there is a lot of information describing stitching techniques with mini diagrams, some black and white, and some in color. After absorbing the book the only thing I wanted to see in detail was how to take a top and draw a design on it and then show how they embroider on it. What you see in the beginning of the book is this huge frame, which I would have liked to see step by step how you lay your garment on. It also mentions ring and scroll frames that are portable. This book goes into much detail how to make and transfer a design with beads and other sewing techniques using a sewing machine to sew on a passementerie embellishment ( that's the scroll effect) you see on some expensive sweathers and jackets.. Actually it is a very good book on detail. I won't be purchasing a huge frame but I do have a portable frame the kind they use in cross-stitching. Depending on the fabric I just might have to look into a sturdier fame. I believe I will go back to the book to bead embroider some of my cardigan sets that are just so plain ( that was the idea from the beginning ).it does show you how to do the basic stitches: running stitch, lazy stitch , lazy satin stitch, couching with a single needle as well with two needles. other stitches like tambour beading, bead lace stitch, zigzag bugle-bead varation

Wow! I was very surprised. The techniques are simple but very effective. The photos of finished products are classy looking, and not overdone. The colors are subdued. Less is definitely more. The diagrams are very clear. The advice and recommendations are excellent. I've already tried a few of the techniques with great success. Highly recommended if you want to add that extra little something to make your garments stand out, but not look gaudy.

This book is a great reference for different types of embellishments. The directions are easy to understand even for the beginner.

I'm the first to admit that I can sometimes be a bit of a snob when it comes to knitting and sewing. In general I much prefer to work with natural fibers and I love discovering new, elegant, sophisticated techniques. Too many times I've picked up books on embellishment techniques and found them to be just fine for new sewers, young sewers, or just funky fun. But if I'm going to spend time on embellishments I want them to be lovely, unusual, distinctive, sophisticated. I'm not crazy about sewing all kinds of funky buttons on the front of a t-shirt or decorating with sparkly paint and appliques cut from quilting fabrics. Consequently I was very happy to discover Jane Conlon's Fine Embellishment Techniques. This is a book for sewers who want to create a work of beauty.The book itself is lovely, a large art-book type book with beautiful photography and the projects used to illustrate the techniques described are just breath-taking. A vest shown in the book is worked on silk dupioni and uses several techniques. It is a garment any woman would enjoy having in her collection.There are actually only five techniques described: beading, threadwork, trims, applique, bindings and piping. But each section is filled with detailed information on selecting materials, techniques and tips for using them, lots of photos and illustrations and plenty of inspiration.I admit that I love fussing with a new garment and sometimes I view some of my creations -- especially kimono jackets -- as little works of art rather than something to just wear. So a book like this is exactly the sort of thing that can keep me happy for hours. Projects include a flower applique constructed of beads, metallic thread and free-motion machine embroidery. I love the subtle simplicity of some of the techniques like those shown on a collar and placket that combines simple running stitches and tiny beads to add a delicate but beautiful finish to a simple blouse.So, if you are looking for a fun, quick embellishment that can be completed in an afternoon, this might not be the book for you, but for sewers who want to spend time creating something stunning and sophisticated, this book has much to offer

Awesome book! I have learned so many techniques that have enabled me to make better quality clothing for myself from scratch, as well as techniques I have used to 'fancy-up' some of my off-the-rack purchases! You do not have to be an advanced seamstress to learn these techniques, either. Anyone can learn them and use them to make their garments into well-made creations that you will be proud to wear and show off to everyone! There is nothing like wearing a garment that you made that looks like you paid a fortune for in a high-end store!!! I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to wear quality, high-end clothing without having to pay high-end prices for them, because you made it yourself!!!

This impressive art book came for me as a very kind gift. It is a big element, a collectible, a carefully edited, it is a treasure. Thanks!Thanks, Thanks a lot! I should say to "You", You who gave him to the Postman brings to me. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!:) Sincerely,

I guess I was expecting more. Or perhaps if I was someone who hadn't been sewing for 50 years I might be happier. However, it does show techniques very well. And would be useful for anyone wanting to do embellishment, piping and bead work. It will give you a good grounding in the techniques.

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