FASHION EMBROIDERY

This practical step by step guide to haute couture embroidery covers everything from machine and hand stitching to tambour beading goldwork and monogramming Whether you are interested in adding monogrammed initials to your favourite bathrobe stitching a flower on your favourite jacket adding sparkling beads to a new dress or creating a goldwork embellishment Fashion Embroidery teaches you how to add a unique touch to your clothes In this beautifully illustrated book Jessica Pile the Production Director at Hand & Lock embroidery explores the intricate techniques used in fashion embroidery With hand drawn designs catwalk photographs and step by step guides this book is perfect for beginners looking to personalise their own clothes as well as more experienced embroiderers who want to apply new techniques to different fabrics Beginning with an inspirational overview of the fashion industry Jessica looks at examples of embroideries and embellishments by a variety of couturiers including Christian Dior Louis Vuitton Hardy Amies and Burberry The book then demonstrates the basics of three main techniques goldwork tambour beading and embroidery stitches including silk shading satin and stem stitch In do it yourself projects Jessica first helpfully expl