Cloth: 30+ Beautiful Projects to Sew from Linen, Cotton, Silk, Wool, and Hide - Couverture rigide

Ellis, Cassandra

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1617691097 ISBN 13 : 9781617691096

Editeur : Harry N Abrams Inc, 2014

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'A renowned quilt maker who runs raved-about courses year round.'--The Simple Things

'Specialising in contemporary crafts and interiors, Cassandra Ellis offers an insight into the history of textiles and shows how to make the most of them.'--Homes & Gardens

'We love this book!'--Craftseller

'Cloth is a hulk of a tome and filled with earthy projects embracing a world of textiles. For those who like their craft served with a bit of culture, it also has histories of the techniques of working with different fabrics and the politics behind our developed textile industry as well. Tucked away in the back are full size patten sheets - always a bonus so we can get straight down to business.' --Crafty

'No matter what you experience starting point with textiles is, this comprehensive book will teach you all you need to know about stitching your own beautiful creations. The projects, written by designer Cassandra Ellis, are chic and modern, and bound to inspire you to get out your sewing machine. The sections teach you how to work with wool, cotton, linen and hide, a useful addition to any crafter's bookshelf.' -- --Reloved

Présentation de l'éditeur

Organised into five sections - Cotton, Wool, Silk, Linen and Hide - Cloth provides insight into their craftsmanship and history and includes striking projects that make the most of each fabric's properties, such as using antibacterial hemp to make napkins. Projects include: * cotton tote bag, waxed cotton purses, Liberty print cushions * silk sari curtains, a tie-dyed silk scarf and antique silk wheat bags * wool oven gloves, pillow covers and a dog bed fashioned from a kilim * linen bedcovers, slippers and hand-dyed cushions * leather purses, journals and a sheepskin stool With a resource guide containing all the information you need to indulge a passion for textiles, such as where to buy antique fabrics, suppliers of organic and well sourced cloth, specialist shops and websites, plus a toolkit of essential kit and instructions on hand-dyeing fabric.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Harry N Abrams Inc
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1617691097
• ISBN 13: 9781617691096
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible