Ribbon Trims (Embellishment Idea Books) [Spiral-bound]

Nancy Nehring (Author)

Book Description

Series: Embellishment Idea Books | Publication Date: September 1, 1999

Working with ribbon is becoming increasingly popular, and these designs go beyond the usual floral types available. The methods in this book are easily adapted to designs of varying lengths and are perfect for embellishing garments, drawing together floral designs and home decoration applications. The reader can put a delicate ribbon trim on a jacket or turn a simple pillow into an heirloom with a band of ornate ribbon trim around the edge.

A total of 48 heirloom techniques are covered, with beautiful full-color photos and clear, step-by-step instructions illustrated with drawings. The techniques included here are easy for anyone to do and make great portable projects. Many of the embellishments can be created on a sewing machine, saving time and effort. Trims range from the simple to the ornate for different moods and styles. Many sewers, especially ribbonembroidery enthusaists, will find a wealth of inspiration in this handy book.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 144 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561583081
• ISBN-13: 978-1561583089
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #999,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars really wonderful book, September 28, 2002

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E Rice (western ny state) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ribbon Trims (Embellishment Idea Books) (Spiral-bound)

since seeing some of candace kling's masterpieces in a threads' publication, i have been fascinated by what can be done with ribbons. i have a few other ribbon trim books, but they don't come near this one in terms of variety of techniques and quality of directions for ribbon trim. and its much cheaper than many other books that offer less.

there are no ribbon flowers here, which is fine with me, since ribbon flowers are well covered in many other books. this book offers smocked, gathered, folded and looped linear trims, the kind that can turn a department store hat into something unique, or make a dress stand out, or give pillows a custom-upholstered air, just to dash off a few of the possiblities.

the photographs not only give really clear pictures of the finished products (not a universal characteristic of textile books), they are very well compposed (and amusing, like the illustration that combines a handmade ribbon trim with microchips). the directions are very good, not only for the experienced crafter, but even for the person who has never picked up a needle.

some of the techniques might even work well for wrapping packages. i can just imagine the effect of christmas presents trimmed with some of the quicker types under the tree.

excellent book, excellent price.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, August 3, 2000

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This review is from: Ribbon Trims (Embellishment Idea Books) (Spiral-bound)

I just got this book yesterday. Stayed up late going through it. It is well laid out, easy to follow instructions, great illustrations of the steps in making the trim and color photos of the finished result are inspriational. Spiral binding is great as well. If you are looking for different ways to trim clothing or household sewing projects, get this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars ribbons and trims, March 31, 2010

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This review is from: Ribbon Trims (Embellishment Idea Books) (Spiral-bound)

good condition. item as described. great book for
learning to make trims for dresses. good ideas