The time-honored technique of drawn fabric embroidery--which involves pulling the threads of the background pattern to displace them and produce a pattern--has never lost its appeal. Now embroiderers interested in mastering this skill have this classic text, newly reprinted, to help them create traditional items or experiment further. It includes information on design, stitches, planning the embroidery, and more unusual techniques. Page by page, stitchers will find advice on using drawn fabric on clothing, making small ...
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The time-honored technique of drawn fabric embroidery--which involves pulling the threads of the background pattern to displace them and produce a pattern--has never lost its appeal. Now embroiderers interested in mastering this skill have this classic text, newly reprinted, to help them create traditional items or experiment further. It includes information on design, stitches, planning the embroidery, and more unusual techniques. Page by page, stitchers will find advice on using drawn fabric on clothing, making small items, working panels, and finishing articles.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 1st edition, 4to, 136pp, cold & b/w photo illustrations, line diagrams; VG Copy in VG DJ a shade tanned at top edge.
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Good. 7.5 x 9.75. Covers have minor wear and soil. Corners and ends of spine lightly bumped. Binding tight. No writing. 136 pages including index. Take that drab looking piece of clothing or home décor and turn it into a fantastic piece of lace. This book shows you how to make drawn thread work on any appropriate cloth background. It has directions for making a variety of stitches with round or square holes, slanted rows and stripes. It explains how to prepare and layout the project and shows lots of finished pieces so you can plan your own project. The book is illustrated in black and white.
