Decorative Sewing by Sarah Beaman

Decorative Sewing by Sarah Beaman

There are many books on the market that teach simple sewing, but little for the sewer who has mastered basic skills and wants to add further embellishments to fabric items. This book contains a bevy of practical techniques for all kinds of decorative sewing from appliqué and patchwork to embroidery and beading, along with dozens of ideas for expanding upon those techniques.
Give a much-loved but unfashionable shirt a new lease of life or customise bed linens to coordinate with a decorative scheme. From simple items such as a pin-tucked bag and a fringed evening scarf to more challenging designs such as a ribbon cushion and lace curtain, each project is accompanied by clear and concise instructions and photographs.
In addition, the Ideas Gallery in each chapter is packed with creative embellishment ideas to leave you constantly inspired. Discover how to personalise old and new projects with an indispensable reference that you will turn to time and time again.