Complete Embellishing: Techniques and Projects (Spiral-bound)

by Kayte Terry (Author)
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Hip stylist, fashion expert, and crafter, Kayte Terry presents a totally-cool wardrobe of garments and accessories, together with nifty home accessories in a technique- and project-packed volume filled with fabulous ideas for transforming store-bought “blanks” into must-have wardrobe pieces and home furnishings using practically every embellishment and craft technique imaginable.

The collection of 25 projects is detailed in more than 170 photographs and clear step-by-step directions, each original design inspired by the author’s years as a crafter and visual manager for the hip New York store, Anthropologie. An introductory course in all the basics of sewing, embroidery, crochet, felting, stenciling, and painting is featured, making embellishing such clothing and home accessories as a boho cover-up, a needle-felted shrug, trimmed skirts, jackets, sweaters, Tees, and tunics, as well as gorgeous glassware and chandeliers super-easy so that even beginners can embellish with confidence.

Book Description

Hip stylist, fashion expert, and crafter, Kayte Terry presents a totally-cool wardrobe of garments and accessories, together with nifty home accessories in a technique- and project-packed volume filled with fabulous ideas for transforming store-bought “blanks” into must-have wardrobe pieces and home furnishings using practically every embellishment and craft technique imaginable.

- 25 projects

-170 photographs

- Easy-to-follow step-by-step directions

- An introductory course in all the basics of sewing, embroidery, crochet, felting, stenciling, and painting

- Features a boho cover-up, a needle-felted shrug, trimmed skirts, jackets, sweaters, Tees, and tunics, as well as gorgeous glassware and chandeliers

- Super-easy so that even beginners can embellish with confidence.

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Product Details Spiral-bound: 176 pages Publisher: Home Arts; 1st edition (July 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1580114016 ISBN-13: 978-1580114011 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #77,736 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Lurv it!New fresh ideas,current and savvy style.Fabulouse photos!, July 22, 2008 By  D. Maciel "Page Lover" (East Palo Alto, California United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Very doable projects.Gorgeouse photos and styling to inspire creativity and I was actualy wowed at the re-use ideas. I actualy pulled out a skirt that still had tags on it-that I decided just didnt suit me-and cut it up,did this adorable bird applique(in about 2hrs!) and I have worn it twice already!That skirt had been sitting in the closet with tags on for a year! The instructions and diagrams are very clear.I think this book would suit a lot of people,weather new or seasoned sewers/crafters/revampers/embelishers of clothing or new at it.It has a lot to offer.Again.I LOVE the pictures! Oh AND the hard cover with the spiral bound pages inside was a big plus for me.The pages stay open so I can refer to it while working o my project! LOVE IT! 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Kayte Terry is the Nigella Lawson of the craft world, July 29, 2008 By  Lorelei Russ - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    The market is flooded with a ton of craft books these days, but the projects rarely combine both excellent design and an inspired use of materials. Complete Embellishing really stands out because there are so many projects that tweak ho-hum things, like canvas bags, pillowcases, and sweaters, and transform them into something really special. I immediately wanted to make the Lord and Lady Pillowcases, how can you resist combining silhouettes and felt? Also, the photographs are gorgeous and the instructions are incredibly easy to follow, which is key with craft books. A must for any craft hound! 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price of admission just for the How-Tos, January 16, 2009 By  Cherrybomb - See all my reviews Some books are eye-candy and some are How-To manuals. This book really falls in the How-To category, which surprised me because I expected it to be filled with luscious projects that I couldn't wait to duplicate. I had mixed feelings about the featured projects - though there are some lovely embellishments and some good ideas; it is more about the process of embellishment, rather than the end result itself. The style of the projects weren't all to my cup of tea but the way they were changed, enhanced and updated is what makes them interesting. I probably won't run out to recreate most of the projects (though the Lord and Lady Pillowcases and the Victoriana Cardigan are contenders) but I will definitely keep this book for the primer on applique techniques, beading, basic sewing, crochet and embroidery stitches, etc. Tons of useful information even if the final product photographed isn't what you might have chosen for yourself. For me, that makes this a solid book - not just something to leaf through and keep on the coffee table, but something to use in the craft room, referring to for How-To advice and inspiration.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas, Clear Instructions I am very pleased with this book! The projects are unusual and the instructions are simple to follow. Read more Published 5 months ago by S. A. Reed 5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Embellishing - The Name Says it All I have never come across a book with a more appropriate title than Complete Embellishing: Techniques and Projects. Read more Published 6 months ago by Jennifer Perkins 5.0 out of 5 stars Review The book was shipped super fast and just as described. Would recommend seller. A+! Published 8 months ago by C. Hamlin 5.0 out of 5 stars you won't regret buying this book I find a lot of the modern craft books to be more style than substance, but this one does a good job of filling both shoes. Read more Published 8 months ago by H. AVIS 5.0 out of 5 stars Polished, fun, and fabulous! Abstract and arty, sophisticated and stylish. Kayte Terry's book showcases a wide variety of embellishing techniques with clear instructions for final results that are really... Read more Published 10 months ago by California Crafter 5.0 out of 5 stars must-have, fun & inspirational craft book I just got this new crafting book and I love it! First of all, it is a great-looking book - lots of fab photos of the finished projects and the how-tos, sort of Amy Butler-style -... Read more Published 11 months ago by Patricia Sechi Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 176 pages
• Publisher: Home Arts; 1st edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580114016
• ISBN-13: 978-1580114011
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #77,736 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lurv it!New fresh ideas,current and savvy style.Fabulouse photos!, July 22, 2008

By	D. Maciel "Page Lover" (East Palo Alto, California United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very doable projects.Gorgeouse photos and styling to inspire creativity and I was actualy wowed at the re-use ideas.
I actualy pulled out a skirt that still had tags on it-that I decided just didnt suit me-and cut it up,did this adorable bird applique(in about 2hrs!) and I have worn it twice already!That skirt had been sitting in the closet with tags on for a year!
The instructions and diagrams are very clear.I think this book would suit a lot of people,weather new or seasoned sewers/crafters/revampers/embelishers of clothing or new at it.It has a lot to offer.Again.I LOVE the pictures!
Oh AND the hard cover with the spiral bound pages inside was a big plus for me.The pages stay open so I can refer to it while working o my project!
LOVE IT!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kayte Terry is the Nigella Lawson of the craft world, July 29, 2008

By	Lorelei Russ - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The market is flooded with a ton of craft books these days, but the projects rarely combine both excellent design and an inspired use of materials. Complete Embellishing really stands out because there are so many projects that tweak ho-hum things, like canvas bags, pillowcases, and sweaters, and transform them into something really special. I immediately wanted to make the Lord and Lady Pillowcases, how can you resist combining silhouettes and felt? Also, the photographs are gorgeous and the instructions are incredibly easy to follow, which is key with craft books. A must for any craft hound!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price of admission just for the How-Tos, January 16, 2009

By	Cherrybomb - See all my reviews

Some books are eye-candy and some are How-To manuals. This book really falls in the How-To category, which surprised me because I expected it to be filled with luscious projects that I couldn't wait to duplicate. I had mixed feelings about the featured projects - though there are some lovely embellishments and some good ideas; it is more about the process of embellishment, rather than the end result itself. The style of the projects weren't all to my cup of tea but the way they were changed, enhanced and updated is what makes them interesting. I probably won't run out to recreate most of the projects (though the Lord and Lady Pillowcases and the Victoriana Cardigan are contenders) but I will definitely keep this book for the primer on applique techniques, beading, basic sewing, crochet and embroidery stitches, etc. Tons of useful information even if the final product photographed isn't what you might have chosen for yourself.

For me, that makes this a solid book - not just something to leaf through and keep on the coffee table, but something to use in the craft room, referring to for How-To advice and inspiration.