State-of-the-art machine embroidery from two of the most accomplished writers on the subject. The variety of materials used – from velvet and silk to bonded fleece, wire, mesh and nappy liners – introduces a mixed media element and will encourage you to find new ways of stitching to create three-dimensional forms. With clear, step-by-step instructions in each chapter, the book covers: – Making backgrounds, including the use of dyes, paints, stencils, appliques and stitched backgrounds – Stitched motifs and slips, covering, stabilisers, patterns and letters, scanned motifs and designing software – Combining backgrounds with motifs and slips to make finished items
- ISBN13 9780713489064
- Publish Date 20 May 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Batsford Academic & Educational Ltd
- Imprint Batsford
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English