Fabric Embellishing

5th in the bestselling "basics & beyond" series. 50 techniques are presented in three distinct categories. Clear instructions, complete step-by-step photography, creative inspiration from four renowned fiber artists, resource guide on products used and where to find them. Hundreds of color photos and illustrations. Full color throughout.

Helps kids express their creative side with these 26 delightful projects suitable for all skill levels. This title features simple crafting and sewing techniques that also helps kids make 26 colorful, modern projects to use, wear, give, and brighten their personal spaces.

Offers vital information on choosing fabrics and creating patterns through basic sewing techniques. After learning how to make various styles of fabric books, readers will learn embellishment techniques that include painting, writing, decorative stitching, machine and hand embroidery, print and transfer techniques.

Embellishing your fabric is more fun than ever, thanks to this fabulous guide You'll discover and learn over 50 exciting embellishing techniques to enhance and personalize any fabric project. Starting with the essentials, the authors cover equipment and supplies. The foundations section discusses fabric manipulation with techniques like weaving, photo transfers on to fabric and more. The soft embellishments section includes appliqu , machine and hand stitching methods and hard embellishments covers beading, sequins, silk cocoons and much more. Every technique features a large photo of a finished example to inspire readers while clear instructions guide them every step of the way.

Recycle Found Treasures into Fun Little Art Quilts to Give, Trade, and Show Off. 17 small-scale projects give you a quick and inexpensive way to play with new fiber art techniques and materials. Have fun making artist trading cards, fabric postcards, wallhangings, journal pages, luggage tags, or pin dolls. Enhance your creations with found objects like wine labels, driftwood, feathers, costume jewelry, even beer cans! Make beautiful beads from fabric scraps, stabilizer, wool felt, or recycled-plastic felt. Includes informative sections on tools, techniques and supplies. Is that a broken thrift store necklace, or the perfect centerpiece for your next artist trading card? Is it an old wine label, or a witty embellishment for a fabric postcard? Learn how to use supplies from your stash (and maybe your trash) to make charming little quilts. You'll find art all around you, once you learn to Embellish with Anything.

New in Paper From evening gowns to sofa pillows, bags to scarves, beads add sophistication and glamour wherever they're applied. And using the tips and techniques in this full-color guide, you can easily select the right beads for your project, prepare the fabric, and develop and transfer your own creative patterns--whether starting from scratch or adding beads to ready-to-wear garments and accessories. Attractive photographs of glittering, colorful beaded items will inspire you to begin right away.

Two nationally acclaimed authors present the newest, hottest craft: creative embellishing with tape. It’s enough to make anyone get crafty! It’s simple, fashionable, and fun: nothing beats embellishing when you want to make a definite style statement. TV personalities Terri O (the "Craft Queen”) and Suzanne Chase, co-owner of Treasure Tape™, offer up a host of fabulous ideas for personalizing items quickly and easily. Their trick? Using double-sided tape, which takes no time at all to do--or undo, when you’re ready for a change. And the techniques are amazingly diverse, including paper mosaics, layering, fabric collage, trimming, ribbon designs, and thread effects. Anyone would go wild over the 66 individual projects--shown in more than 200 photos--for beautifying handbags and their contents; home d�c∨ clothing, shoes, and accessories; kids’ stuff; keepsakes and scrapbooks; and even office equipment. And all the information on techniques and supplies you need is right here. Suzanne Chase is co-owner of Treasure Tape™, and is the author of Instant Paper Treasures and a DVD on home decorating entitled Embellish Your World. She has appeared on HGTV, DIY, and QVC to demonstrate the world of instant embellishing. She has written articles for popular consumer craft magazines including Creating Keepsakes, Home Arts, Memories Community, and Beyond Scrapbooking. Terri O, originally crowned "the Craft Queen” some 15 years ago, is the reigning national spokesperson for the Craft & Hobby Association. She regularly appears on morning shows across the country as well as shows on HGTV, The Discovery Channel, and QVC. She is currently the host of her own show, On the Go with Terri O, which specializes in projects for busy lifestyles.

This step-by-step technique reference introduces and thoroughly explores several methods of fabric embellishment that can be used to adorn clothes, home décor items, or even quilts. With Embellishments for Adventurous Sewing, you'll delve into various methods of appliqué, learn the nuances of free-motion embroidery and thread sketching, and learn to maximize the decorative stitches and embroidery capabilities of your sewing machine. Explore the world of trims and learn creative or tried and true ways to apply them. Try some fabric manipulation techniques to give fabric exciting texture. Each section includes easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions and ends with three to five small projects. Enhance your skills and develop your craft with Embellishments for Adventurous Sewing!