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Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing Hardcover – February 1, 1998

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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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176 pages
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English
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Taunton Press
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February 1, 1998
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9 x 0.75 x 11 inches
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156158231X
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978-1561582310
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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.

About the Author

Conlon teaches sewing and embellishment techniques at 27th St. Fabrics in Eugene, OR. SHe is also a frequent contributor to Threads magazine.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton Press (February 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 156158231X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1561582310
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.75 x 11 inches

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JazziTop Contributor: Coloring

Its a whole lot of work, but if you can bead you can do it with a whole lot of patience.

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2013

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Just skimming through the pages looking at the pictures and reading the subtitles, I notice there is a lot of information describing stitching techniques with mini diagrams, some black and white, and some in color. After absorbing the book the only thing I wanted to see in detail was how to take a top and draw a design on it and then show how they embroider on it. What you see in the beginning of the book is this huge frame, which I would have liked to see step by step how you lay your garment on. It also mentions ring and scroll frames that are portable. This book goes into much detail how to make and transfer a design with beads and other sewing techniques using a sewing machine to sew on a passementerie embellishment ( that's the scroll effect) you see on some expensive sweathers and jackets.. Actually it is a very good book on detail. I won't be purchasing a huge frame but I do have a portable frame the kind they use in cross-stitching. Depending on the fabric I just might have to look into a sturdier fame. I believe I will go back to the book to bead embroider some of my cardigan sets that are just so plain ( that was the idea from the beginning ).

it does show you how to do the basic stitches: running stitch, lazy stitch , lazy satin stitch, couching with a single needle as well with two needles. other stitches like tambour beading, bead lace stitch, zigzag bugle-bead varation

14 people found this helpful

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Bobbie Spinks

Awesome book! I have learned so many techniques that ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2015

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Awesome book! I have learned so many techniques that have enabled me to make better quality clothing for myself from scratch, as well as techniques I have used to 'fancy-up' some of my off-the-rack purchases! You do not have to be an advanced seamstress to learn these techniques, either. Anyone can learn them and use them to make their garments into well-made creations that you will be proud to wear and show off to everyone! There is nothing like wearing a garment that you made that looks like you paid a fortune for in a high-end store!!! I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to wear quality, high-end clothing without having to pay high-end prices for them, because you made it yourself!!!

6 people found this helpful

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Kathleen Valentine

Elegant Techniques for Grownup Sewers

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2010

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I'm the first to admit that I can sometimes be a bit of a snob when it comes to knitting and sewing. In general I much prefer to work with natural fibers and I love discovering new, elegant, sophisticated techniques. Too many times I've picked up books on embellishment techniques and found them to be just fine for new sewers, young sewers, or just funky fun. But if I'm going to spend time on embellishments I want them to be lovely, unusual, distinctive, sophisticated. I'm not crazy about sewing all kinds of funky buttons on the front of a t-shirt or decorating with sparkly paint and appliques cut from quilting fabrics. Consequently I was very happy to discover Jane Conlon's Fine Embellishment Techniques. This is a book for sewers who want to create a work of beauty.

The book itself is lovely, a large art-book type book with beautiful photography and the projects used to illustrate the techniques described are just breath-taking. A vest shown in the book is worked on silk dupioni and uses several techniques. It is a garment any woman would enjoy having in her collection.

There are actually only five techniques described: beading, threadwork, trims, applique, bindings and piping. But each section is filled with detailed information on selecting materials, techniques and tips for using them, lots of photos and illustrations and plenty of inspiration.

I admit that I love fussing with a new garment and sometimes I view some of my creations -- especially kimono jackets -- as little works of art rather than something to just wear. So a book like this is exactly the sort of thing that can keep me happy for hours. Projects include a flower applique constructed of beads, metallic thread and free-motion machine embroidery. I love the subtle simplicity of some of the techniques like those shown on a collar and placket that combines simple running stitches and tiny beads to add a delicate but beautiful finish to a simple blouse.

So, if you are looking for a fun, quick embellishment that can be completed in an afternoon, this might not be the book for you, but for sewers who want to spend time creating something stunning and sophisticated, this book has much to offer

16 people found this helpful

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fiber lady

Well written and illustrated

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020

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Not a starter book but has a good variety of techniques for sewers with some knowledge and skill. Leans toward formal wear and beading. Bought to get ideas for Chanel like trim and it does provide ideas for that type of sewing.

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Sue A. Leatherman

Informative. A Must for Everyone's Sewing Library

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2013

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This is a great book about embellishment. Packed with lots of information about the types of supplies to get and how to use them, and interesting techniques to enhance the designs of clothing and other fabric pieces. As a costume designer, I am always looking for ideas to create details for my costumes and I use this book in my shop to inspire the other costumers as they work. Everyone who sews should have this book as a reference in their library.

5 people found this helpful

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B. Weaves

Embellishments

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2007

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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. Less is definitely more. The diagrams are very clear. The advice and recommendations are excellent. I've already tried a few of the techniques with great success. Highly recommended if you want to add that extra little something to make your garments stand out, but not look gaudy.

23 people found this helpful

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bluepeacocks

DEFINITELY my fav embellishment book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2013

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I really liked another book previously until I started reading this one! WOW! This one actually taught me a few things....I feel more confident that I can tackle some of the more glam projects now...I bought it to learn a bit more about tambour beading and it is definitely helpful with that but it offers far more in the aspects of adding just small bits to things to give it that "Wow" factor....

3 people found this helpful

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Meah

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019

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LJE

Good starting point, but could do with more photographs

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2012

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This is a good overview of the subject and is readable - if you know you want to add a certain 'something' to your sewing projects but are unsure where to start it will help you focus your ideas and introduce you to a range of techniques and approaches.

It's not in any way a book of projects for you to work along with -- absolutely fine in itself but as a result there are relatively few photographs of the process, or even the end results, of the techniques being described. Take the "Beading" chapter, for example - there are quite a few photographs of loose beads to illustrate the "materials" section but in the 28 pages devoted to "methods" there are precisely four photographs with, for the most part, very general captions like "Bead embroidery can add character to most any garment.". It's virtually all (bar one section on a netted fringe) text and stylised line drawings, with no photographs to show what the results look like in real life.

I think that this book would be improved by going down one of two contrasting routes: either going into more detail in illustrating the range of techniques it does include or keeping its overview tone but expanding its subject matter to cover a more encyclopaedic range of techniques -- at present, for example, there is no goldwork, no cutwork, no drawn thread embroidery or decorative hemstitching. As it is, I enjoyed it and came away with several interesting ideas but also with a feeling of vague dissatisfaction.

8 people found this helpful

patterncutter

Not great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2013

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This book has a lot of text and some explanation drawings, but overall I felt like I didn't learn anything. It covers piping, beadwork and hand sewing and after reading it once I have never returned to it. If you have a great inetrest in hand sewing maybe this is for you, but different types of decorative stiches aren't really covered and who doesn't know how to make piping? I didn't find it particularily inspiring.

3 people found this helpful

Eleanor W

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2013

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I ordered this book a few weeks ago as I was finding it difficult to get inspiration on finishing off outfits I've been making at home, and found it to be fantastic! Normally I find with dressmaking books in general, they are either too technical and hard to learn from, or they are so simple it's more like following steps than learning, but this book gets the balance perfect.
Although it uses a lot of technical instructions, it explains all of them simply, which is great because it means that I can now learn to understand these technical terms. It has a fantastic balance of pictures and words, from sketches on how to do certain stitches, to photos of what can be achieved with them, with step by step instructions on the side. It even has how to make your own trims out of beads or fabric, before this book I honestly thought you had to buy these things, so it's opened up a whole new world for me!

Highly recommended for ANY skill level, I consider myself a novice going on intermediate, and I can see this becoming a well read and essential addition to my growing book collection.

Patricia Lam

Lovely book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2019

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Saw one in the library and decided to get my own copy.

Trudee Felcyn

Inspirational Workbook

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2013

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I was most pleased with all the ideas and instructions contained in this publication. It contains embellishments for beading, thread work, trims, appliqué, binding and piping, that adds that finished-look to any garment. I love to sew my own clothes, but needed more than just a plain finish and this book has given me numerous ideas to make a garment a one of a kind. Each section covers background information as to supplies and materials, then proceeds with step-by-step instructions, with great illustrations of each example. In the Trim chapter, braiding is explained for 3, 5, and 10-strand braid, bringing many design ideas to mind. I highly recommend this book to any sewer who wants to upgrade their skills for high-end finishing.