Embroidery for the Absolute Beginner
Published on 1. March 2022
192 pages
978-1-78126-524-6 (ISBN)
Description
Discover how to use traditional embroidery techniques from simple cross stitch to pulled thread embroidery-even if you've never embroidered before.
The book introduces the reader to many different stitchery techniques from simple cross stitch to intricate pulled threadwork. Some of the techniques are useful for making decorative borders, while others are good for adding spot designs, monograms and lettering, and applying beads and sequins. There are twenty designs to choose from including motifs for attractive home accessories and a wide range of fashionable garments. Readers will also find out how the simplest of sewing machines can create embroidered pieces in a fraction of the time it takes to do it by hand.
Everything is explained with clear, step-by-step photography and no-nonsense, easy-to-follow text.
The book introduces the reader to many different stitchery techniques from simple cross stitch to intricate pulled threadwork. Some of the techniques are useful for making decorative borders, while others are good for adding spot designs, monograms and lettering, and applying beads and sequins. There are twenty designs to choose from including motifs for attractive home accessories and a wide range of fashionable garments. Readers will also find out how the simplest of sewing machines can create embroidered pieces in a fraction of the time it takes to do it by hand.
Everything is explained with clear, step-by-step photography and no-nonsense, easy-to-follow text.
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Caroline Smith | Susie Johns
Embroidery for the Absolute Beginner
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04/2016
Search Press Ltd
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Susie Johns is a hugely successful author of crochet, knitting, sewing and craft titles, with dozens of books under her belt. She is an experienced crafter, a wonderfully inventive designer, and has articles published regularly in mainstream crafting magazines. Visit her website at: http://www.susieatthecircus.typepad.com/ Caroline Smith is an English writer and editor who has worked in lifestyle publishing for nearly 20 years. Her areas of expertise include needlecraft, cookery, gardening and DIY. Caroline lives in Surrey, England.
Content
- Intro
- About the Author
- Copyright
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- Hand embroidery
- Tools and materials
- Working with a frame
- Creating a design
- Transferring a design
- Flat stitches
- Crossed stitches
- Looped stitches
- Knotted stitches
- Basket labels
- Cross stitch serving mat
- Recipe book cover
- Monograms and lettering
- Monogrammed pocket
- Couching
- Bottle bag
- Velvet scarf
- Drawn threadwork
- Pulled threadwork
- Drawn and pulled thread tray cloth
- Cutwork pillow
- Smocking
- Smocked bangle bag
- Smocked tube top
- Beadwork
- Beaded evening wrap
- Beaded beach bag
- Beaded espadrilles
- Machine embroidery
- Machines and equipment
- Machine stitches
- Designing for a machine
- Border motifs
- Bordered hand towel
- Ribbon bordered skirt
- Freestyle machine embroidery
- Machine embroidered fabrics
- Tote with picture pocket
- Corsage
- Ruffled scarf
- Trinket box
- Baby coverlet
- Alphabets
- Care of embroidery
- Index
- Acknowledgments
- Backcover
