Crazy Textile Jewellery and other accessories
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Crazy Textile Jewellery and other accessories by Hannelore Koch
Hannelore Koch's unique and stylish designs for jewellery, bags, shawls and jackets require no special skills - all the methods are clearly explained and involve simply combining painted silk, yarns and threads, and machine stitching them on to a background of water-soluble stabiliser. The results, however, are stunning. Use them to complement a casual look or evening wear, or create your own style with your own choice of colour and texture. Full, step-by-step instructions are provided for all the projects, and patterns and templates where required.Nov 09
No special skills are required for this unique, youthful and stylish collection which includes jewellery, bags, shawls and jacketsConstruction methods are clearly explained, and involve combining painted silk, yarn and thread, machine-stitching them on to a background of water-soluble stabiliser. There are sixteen projects in a range of designs and colours including collar and cuffs, waistcoats, matching bag and belt, scarves, filigree necklaces and halter tops. Each project has a list of material requirements, step-by-step instructions and colour photography of the finished item. Templates and patterns are provided where needed plus a list of product manufacturers.
* Sew Today *Aug 09
How about making some of your own jewelry and accessories from nothing much more than ordinary threads, scarps of fabric and the odd bead or two? If this sounds impossible then you haven't tried using water-soluble fabrics yet. If I hadn't been sent this book for review, I would have bought it! The items in here are truly beautiful and transform any outfit into something truly special. Choose from jewelry, bags, belts and even simple garments many of which are in sets instead of just individual pieces, something I always like to see in a craft book. The process is simple, and very green as well as being credit crunch friendly. All you really need is a simple swing needle sewing machine and the sort of odds and ends left over from other projects. There are no staged diagrams in here however, and each project tends to be explained only in words with just the basics shown at the front in four photographs. The text is translated from the German, and at times this shows although a few readings and a bit of common sense (as well as reading the instructions that come with the water soluble fabric) works wonders as does rolling up your sleeves and just having a go. If you are a total tyro with a sewing machine and have never made a garment of any kind before this might well be a bit advanced, but anybody else ought to be able to make something to be proud of. One for the keeper shelf.
* Myshelf.com *Aug 09
A very colourful, informative book with clear instructions. Featuring sixteen beautiful, contemporary items in a range of different designs, colours and styles, it includes detailed step-by-step instructions as well as a range of templates and patterns where necessary. The projects are definitely created for more experienced crafters and I think a beginner would struggle with almost all of the designs. The book looks very appealing and the photography is great. The cover is very eye-catching and the layout is generally very simple and easy to read. Each design comes with a whole page colour photo, making it clear to see what your final result should look like. The techniques are also illustrated brilliantly and very easy to follow. At GBP6.99 the book is very reasonable and offers great value for money.
* Craft Business *Oct 09
How many of you have an embroidery machine and use stabiliser? Do you know that you can create stunning pieces of textile jewellery and accessories using simple techniques based on water-soluble stabiliser? Do look out for this new book. The unique and stylish designs for jewellery, bags, shawls and jackets require no special skills. All the methods are clearly explained and involve simply combining painted silk, yarns and threads and machine stitching them on to a background of water-soluble stabiliser. The results, however, are stunning. There are 16 beautiful, contemporary items in a range of designs, colours and styles with detailed step-by-step instructions. Templates and patterns are provided where needed, making the book suitable for all abilities.
* Machine Knitting Monthly *Issue 13
Browsing this book, the eye is caught by the amazing illustrations of textile jewellery and wearable art. Requiring no special skills, the creation of bags, shawls and jackets as well as the intricate jewellery of the title is accompanied by simply combining painted silk, yarns, threads and machine stitching on to a background of water soluble stabiliser. The results, however, are stunning. Make lacy stoles, scarves, tops and boleros that would be very expensive items in fashion stores to complement a casual look, or glamorise an evening outfit, then create your own style of jewellery with your choice of colour and texture. Based on simple methods, this book is suitable for all abilities. Sixteen beautiful, contemporary items in a range of designs, colours and styles are detailed, with step-by-step instructions, templates and patterns provided where needed.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844484331 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844484335 |
| Title | Crazy Textile Jewellery and other accessories |
| Author | Hannelore Koch |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Search Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |