Basic Stitches
Published on 15. February 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-84091-424-5 (ISBN)
Description
"Basic Stitches" will teach you simple embroidery and inspire you with inventive ways to decorate and personalize everything from clothes to bed linen "Basic Stitches" introduces you to the creative possibilities of decorative stitching and simple embroidery. Taking items from the home and wardrobe, Katie Ebben demystifies the art of embroidery and teaches you easy ways to embellish soft furnishings and clothes to give them a personal touch. Whether making and embroidering lavender sachets for a present, edging a throw with blanket stitch in a contrasting colour, making this season's must-have hipster belt or decorating a simple clutch bag with satin stitch, there are plenty of stylish stitching ideas that are quick and easy to complete.
"Basic Stitches" will teach you simple embroidery and inspire you with inventive ways to decorate and personalize everything from clothes to bed linen "Basic Stitches" introduces you to the creative possibilities of decorative stitching and simple embroidery. Taking items from the home and wardrobe, Katie Ebben demystifies the art of embroidery and teaches you easy ways to embellish soft furnishings and clothes to give them a personal touch. Whether making and embroidering lavender sachets for a present, edging a throw with blanket stitch in a contrasting colour, making this season's must-have hipster belt or decorating a simple clutch bag with satin stitch, there are plenty of stylish stitching ideas that are quick and easy to complete.
"Basic Stitches" will teach you simple embroidery and inspire you with inventive ways to decorate and personalize everything from clothes to bed linen "Basic Stitches" introduces you to the creative possibilities of decorative stitching and simple embroidery. Taking items from the home and wardrobe, Katie Ebben demystifies the art of embroidery and teaches you easy ways to embellish soft furnishings and clothes to give them a personal touch. Whether making and embroidering lavender sachets for a present, edging a throw with blanket stitch in a contrasting colour, making this season's must-have hipster belt or decorating a simple clutch bag with satin stitch, there are plenty of stylish stitching ideas that are quick and easy to complete.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84091-424-5 (9781840914245)
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Person
Katie Ebben trained as a printed textile designer before completing a postgraduate course in Art and Design History. She was Deputy Editor of Elle Decoration and before that Editor of Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. Katie now works as a freelance interiors stylist and writer and is co-Editor of Coast magazine. She is author of Wall Effects and Stitch It, also published by Conran Octopus.
Katie Ebben trained as a printed textile designer before completing a postgraduate course in Art and Design History. She was Deputy Editor of Elle Decoration and before that Editor of Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. Katie now works as a freelance interiors stylist and writer and is co-Editor of Coast magazine. She is author of Wall Effects and Stitch It, also published by Conran Octopus.
Katie Ebben trained as a printed textile designer before completing a postgraduate course in Art and Design History. She was Deputy Editor of Elle Decoration and before that Editor of Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. Katie now works as a freelance interiors stylist and writer and is co-Editor of Coast magazine. She is author of Wall Effects and Stitch It, also published by Conran Octopus.