EMBROIDERED BOXES Making Practical Items for Embroidery

JANE LEMON

ISBN 10: 0713488042 / ISBN 13: 9780713488043

Editore: B.T. Batsford Ltd., London, 2003

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A very nice soft cover copy without flaw. 7.25 X 9.35" 183 pages, published 2003. Jane Lemon worked as a costume designer for TV and the theatre. She is an experienced teacher and lecturer on embroidery and a founder member of the Sarum Group, formed in 1978 to design and work ecclesiastical embroidery. She also is the author of several books on Embroidery. This classic text sets down all the specialist techniques for making embroidered boxes. It provides step-by-step instructions for constructing boxes, always bearing in mind the requirements of the embroidery to be done. There are also chapters on making bags and purses, book covers and soft furnishings. The techniques described will help all embroiderers to achieve a really professional finish for their practical work. Illustrated throughout by black/white photographs and line drawings. Codice articolo 579314

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Titolo: EMBROIDERED BOXES Making Practical Items for...

Casa editrice: B.T. Batsford Ltd., London

Data di pubblicazione: 2003

Legatura: Soft cover

Illustratore: Valerie Harding & Rob Matheson - Photography

Condizione: Near Fine

Edizione: Revised

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This classic text is the only practical guide to the specialist techniques of embroidered boxmaking—and a must for those learning this craft or for experienced embroiderers wanting to extend their repertoire. Here are instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, and extensive information on making bags, purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers to enhance with a variety of stitchery.