Beautiful Bridal Accessories You Can Make [Paperback]

Jacquelynne Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2002

Create your own exquisite bridal accessories

Here's a smart, sophisticated solution to the high cost of store-bought wedding accessories. Jacquelynne Johnson shows you how to make an incredible variety of personal adornments for the bride, wedding party, friends and family.

Inexpensive and easy-to-make with simple embellishing techniques and a glue gun, each of these 22 step-by-step projects can be customized to fit your style. And while most projects are "no-sew," those requiring a little needle and thread can be mastered in minutes.

You'll also find helpful hints for preserving your flowers, gown and other keepsakes, plus helpful wedding and etiquette tips. It's all the advice and inspiration you need to make that special day unforgettable!

Projects include:

• Wearable accessories, including bridal veils, headbands, shawls and handbags
• Creative embellishments--add beads, ribbons, craft flowers and lace to store-bought items such as gloves, shoes and hosiery
• Wedding accessories, including a ring pillow, flower girl basket, unity candle and toasting glasses
• Gifts and keepsakes, including memory quilts, a keepsake box and a wedding portfolio

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About the Author

Jacquelynne Johnson has been a seamstress for more than thirty years and teaches sewing classes in the USA. She has been creating custom bridal dresses and accessories for private clients for more than fifteen years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (December 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558706240
• ISBN-13: 978-1558706248
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,101,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Weddings > Gown

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Little Disappointing, September 10, 2009

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Diane Dickson "Sew Unique!" (Blue Springs, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beautiful Bridal Accessories You Can Make (Paperback)

My daughter is getting married next spring and I was hoping to find some unique ideas and get some inspiration. But, in my daughter's case, there was virtually nothing a older 20's something would like. The styles were very traditional and not particularly distinctive.

Most of the general information on sewing techniques (both hand and machine) were pretty basic. I'd say if you were an intermediate sewer you probably already know much of this info. But, if you less experienced with "dressy" fabrics (satins, lace, etc.), this book would be very informational or a good refresher of techniques you might have forgotten. Good illustrations with pictures and descriptions.

You could also use these ideas for a "renewal of vows" ceremony or a special anniversary.

Best of success with your Bridal sewing!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice wedding-idea book w/Great possibilities!, February 20, 2008

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A. J. Reis "Spirit Blood: Genesis of War" (Cheyenne, WY) - See all my reviews
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I just received this book, and upon looking it over, I'm SO excited to get started making beautiful wedding accessories. The projects look very easy and classy, while also appearing to be cost effective (to make rather than buy already made) and creative.

Perhaps you won't use every craft just as it's pictured, but you'll probably either create something VERY close to it or you'll come up with something perfect for your special day by the crafts offered.

If you want to add YOUR special touch to your wedding, then I recommend this book to help you achieve that goal!