Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Bead-embellished garments can be irresistibly gorgeous, but as anyone who's made or worn one knows, the visual allure of the beaded garment is only half..." (more)
Key Phrases: rouleau strips, bias rouleau, threaded running stitch, Tiger Tape, Wonder Tape, Perfect Sew (more...)

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Like knitters, today's sewers welcome ideas for embellishments to push their sewn garments beyond the boundaries of the ready-to-wear. The topic has yet to be covered fully in sewing booksAuntil now. Conlon, a frequent contributor to Threads magazine, divides embellishment techniques into five major types: beading, threadwork, trims, applique, and bindings/pipings. Separate chapters devoted to each of these techniques include information on choosing appropriate tools and materials, step-by-step directions, and ideas for using the embellishment in a garment. Instructions are crystal clear, and the whole is beautifully organized and illustrated. Highly recommended for sewing collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Celebrating all that is elegant and classic about vintage clothing, this book shows how to embellish new garments to make them look as though they were crafted in a more glamorous era. Readers will learn they don't have to be experts to add embellishment techniques from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s to their wardrobes. They'll discover the possibilities of adding threadwork, beading, trims, piping, and more to garments. These projects are elegant and sophisticated and especially appealing to those who like glamour but not glitz.
-- Features five categories of embellishment techniques.
-- Includes detailed instructions and 70 color photographs.
-- Offers design inspiration of all kinds -- from casual to evening wear.

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Product Details Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Taunton; illustrated edition edition (February 1, 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 156158231X ISBN-13: 978-1561582310 Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #600,070 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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rouleau strips, bias rouleau, threaded running stitch, adjustable seam guide, handworked stitches, clear grid ruler, tambour beading, edgestitch foot, netted fringe, beaded buttons, binder attachment, tambour hook, adjustable zipper foot, pintuck foot, extra bobbin case, stitch quality, presser feet, stitch intervals, flexible braid, cording foot, needle tension, stitch sequence, silk buttonhole twist, embroidery foot, pattern tracing paper

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 97 of 97 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A book that goes beyond the expected, June 18, 2000 By A Customer I own many, many sewing books and hesitated to buy another that would teach the same old basics. This book DOES teach the basics--and, like all Taunton books, with clear directions and beautiful, helpful illustrations. However, then the author goes a step further and shows some extremely sophisticated looks that a sewer can get from using the techniques in unexpected ways--or by combining two techniques. (I can't wait to try the combination of cording and bobbin work.) This is not an intimidating book--and makes you feel that if you take your time, you can get good results even if you aren't a couture sewer. Every embellishment technique you can think of is in this book--and I'd label it a basic reference work. I'm keeping it close at hand in my sewing room, right next to "Fabric Savvy," "The Art of Fabric Collage," "Make It Your Own," and my Lois Ericson books. 90 of 91 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Most valuable book I have purchased for medieval costuming, July 23, 1999 By A Customer I originally purchased this book for "eye candy", thinking it would only give me modern day examples of embellishment techniques I could apply to the medieval and fantasy costumes I design and sew. I was mistaken. This is a resource guide of embellishment techniques. The (well done and many) photographs are a small part of what I have used from this book. I have learned the techniques for applying these embellishments and learned what sewing attachments and notions I can use in each case to make the task easier. This book has given me much advice on where best to use them and how. I would recommend this book to anyone sewing fantasy or medieval costumes as the one book they should buy this year. 46 of 48 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, March 22, 1999 By A Customer This book is full of wonderful ideas of how to add that extra zip to the clothes you make, or even pre-made clothes. The suggested designs are elegant, not craft-sy like most of the information and designs that are available on the subject.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Fine Embellishment Techniques This is a lovely book for those who are interested in fabric imbellishment. I was looking for something a bit more contemporary and elaborate, but this book has enough to keep me... Read more Published 16 months ago by J. Tippett 2.0 out of 5 stars Underwhelmed This book was pretty ordinary, if you've been embellishing cloth/clothing for any length of time. I bought it hoping for inspiration, but there was no inspiration to be had... Read more Published 17 months ago by DeHardt 2.0 out of 5 stars Very WILSON PHILLIPS If anyone wanted to research early 1990's fashion for a Beverly Hills 90210/Wilson Phillips/Shanice/Alannah Myles/Milli Vanilli biographical movie, take a look at the photographs... Read more Published 19 months ago by M. Kamarudzzaman 2.0 out of 5 stars Fine embellishment techniques I was a bit disappointed in this book. The designs are not very modern nor old in a cool way. I don't think the techniques shown are very creative, but if you are looking for... Read more Published 23 months ago by Maja Karlsen 4.0 out of 5 stars Fine Embellishment Techniques This book arrived in fast time and in good condition. I was surprised at how quickly I received the item. Published on August 23, 2007 by Barbara Stranks 5.0 out of 5 stars Embellishments Wow! I was very surprised. The techniques are simple but very effective. The photos of finished products are classy looking, and not overdone. The colors are subdued. Read more Published on July 16, 2007 by B. Weaves 5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, in-depth techniques, beautifully written This book is wonderful. If you want to create your own beautiful clothes from scratch, this is the book for you. Read more Published on May 7, 2007 by A. Elbaz 4.0 out of 5 stars Reccomended for beginner in dressmaking Beautiful edition. The book contains some interesting embellishments' ideas from vintage fashion, but on the whole it describes basic methods of embellishments and finishing... Read more Published on November 9, 2006 by Alisya March 4.0 out of 5 stars Well written book but skimped on some sections I bought this book primarily for its section on passementrie but found a wealth of information on beading, bobbin embroidery and braiding. Read more Published on May 16, 2006 by N. Mentor 5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous clothes are but a needle and thread away... and possibly some good trim and beads or pretty buttons. This book is very good, illustrating all techniques with very nice drawings, and showing potential projects for different... Read more Published on October 26, 2005 by Karen Delaney Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Taunton; illustrated edition edition (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156158231X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561582310
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #600,070 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that goes beyond the expected, June 18, 2000

By A Customer

I own many, many sewing books and hesitated to buy another that would teach the same old basics. This book DOES teach the basics--and, like all Taunton books, with clear directions and beautiful, helpful illustrations. However, then the author goes a step further and shows some extremely sophisticated looks that a sewer can get from using the techniques in unexpected ways--or by combining two techniques. (I can't wait to try the combination of cording and bobbin work.) This is not an intimidating book--and makes you feel that if you take your time, you can get good results even if you aren't a couture sewer. Every embellishment technique you can think of is in this book--and I'd label it a basic reference work. I'm keeping it close at hand in my sewing room, right next to "Fabric Savvy," "The Art of Fabric Collage," "Make It Your Own," and my Lois Ericson books.

90 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most valuable book I have purchased for medieval costuming, July 23, 1999

By A Customer

I originally purchased this book for "eye candy", thinking it would only give me modern day examples of embellishment techniques I could apply to the medieval and fantasy costumes I design and sew.

I was mistaken. This is a resource guide of embellishment techniques. The (well done and many) photographs are a small part of what I have used from this book. I have learned the techniques for applying these embellishments and learned what sewing attachments and notions I can use in each case to make the task easier. This book has given me much advice on where best to use them and how.

I would recommend this book to anyone sewing fantasy or medieval costumes as the one book they should buy this year.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, March 22, 1999

By A Customer

This book is full of wonderful ideas of how to add that extra zip to the clothes you make, or even pre-made clothes. The suggested designs are elegant, not craft-sy like most of the information and designs that are available on the subject.