Applique: Techniques, Projects & Pure Inspiration

Cross, Kate

ISBN 10 : 1782211888 ISBN 13 : 9781782211884

Editeur : Search Press Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

New from the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), this contemporary guide to the art of appliqué is written by Kate Cross, one of their trained experts and teachers. It is the first in a new series designed to showcase the traditional techniques, technical excellence and contemporary flair of the RSN, and provide practical guidance and inspiration.

The book features an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage. It reveals the history and context of appliqué and showcases galleries of inspiring appliqué work from around the world. But as well as featuring a rich selection of inspiring appliqué pieces, this is primarily a practical, instructional guide that offers a complete grounding in all essential appliqué techniques: it contains a comprehensive stitch guide and leads the reader through each technique using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow expert guidance. It shows the reader how to knot thread and start stitching correctly, how to create a design, transfer it onto fabric, frame up a slate frame, build up, cut away, apply a variety of edges and apply fabric, as well as basic ribbonwork, goldwork, shadow work and silk shading. The book contains two beautiful projects that put these techniques into practice. 

The book is flexibound, so will lay flat when open, making it handy for use while sewing.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Kate is an accomplished hand-embroider, artist and teacher who found embroidery at the age of 7. After completing an art degree, she trained on the Apprenticeship Program at the Royal School of Needlework, and has built up a huge repertoire of embroidery techniques and knowledge.

Kate has worked on prestigious commissions as part of the RSN team of stitchers, including the Princess of Wales’ wedding dress and the coronation robes of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Kate runs her own thriving business, Bespoke Embroidery, based in Godalming, Surrey, working both public and private commissions and teaching. She works regularly for fashion houses, with clients including Hermès, Dior and Stella McCartney.

Kate's first book, RSN: Applique, published in 2016 and has sold 5000 copies. This is her second book.

Find her online at: www.bespokeembroidery.net or on Instagram @cross.kate

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Search Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1782211888
• ISBN 13: 9781782211884
• Reliure: Carton flexible
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible