Current ladies' clothing and accessories feature an abundance of beads and embroidery. Baskett (Dazzling Bead & Wire Crafts) shows how to add personalized decorations to unadorned items purchased from malls and thrift shops. Projects include applying fake jewels, beads, fabric paint, and cloth appliqués to denims, T-shirts, bags, and flip-flops. This book would appeal to teenagers as well as adults, which makes it a good selection for public library general craft or YA collections. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Award-winning designer Patricia Nelson shares her techniques for transforming plain commercial patterns and off-the-rack clothing into fabulous fashion statements! These simple quilting, surface design, and texturizing techniques produce sophisticated, flattering clothing for work, play, or evening.-- Sixteen gorgeous vests, jackets, and other wearables, each featuring a different step-by-step technique-- Easy methods for embellishing off-the-rack clothing to give even the simplest garments added flair-- Tips on mixing techniques, textures, and embellishments for a personal touch

Celebrated fashion designer Naeem Khan unveils a world of chic opulence and modern glamour in this illustrated volume featuring his sought-after red-carpet dresses, elegant bridal gowns, and beautifully beaded and embroidered statement pieces. Naeem Khan grew up immersed in the lavish world of Indian textiles, with both his father and grandfather creating intricate wares worn by Indian royal families. After moving to the United States as a teenager and landing an apprenticeship with the legendary designer Halston, Khan perfected his expert mastery of draping and cutting fabric. In 2003, he launched his eponymous label in the heart of New York's fashion district and immediately began selling his finely crafted designs at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. This debut monograph is an ode to Khan's dazzling ready-to-wear and bridal designs, highlighting intricate embroidery, refined drapery, rich colors, and lush couture fabrics. Marrying the rich traditions and handmade textiles of his Indian roots as well as design inspirations from his travels to Peru, Japan, Russia, and Spain with modern techniques, the gowns, dresses, and separates presented here capture Khan's innovative vision and expert artistry. Dramatic red-carpet gowns are studies in volume, while bejeweled frocks sparkle with sequins and crystals. Elsewhere, modern renditions of suits and pajama sets embody Khan's romanticism, with delicate hand embroidery. Given Khan's penchant for ornate eveningwear, it's no wonder that luminaries such as Michelle Obama, Queen Noor, Beyoncé, and the Duchess of Cambridge have worn his creations. Brimming with glossy color photographs of Khan's endlessly chic designs, this new title is an enthralling look at one of America's most exciting designers.

Embellished is a visual feast of a journey through the process of inspiration and creativity, illustrating the way in which pieces and processes influence new work and ideas. Combining elements as diverse as exotic feathers, plastic jewellry, buttons, and vintage millinery straw, Karen Nicol will inspire you to come up with lavish creations beyond your wildest dreams.

'Exquisite Embellishments for your Clothes' contains 47 projects which introduce the reader to a variety of techniques for working with specialty threads, sequins, lace, appliques, and more."

This richly illustrated reference guide from embroidery expert Christen Brown covers everything you need to make beautiful magic with needle and thread. Learn to sew traditional and silk ribbon embroidery, make raised stitches, and embellish with beads, charms, buttons, and mirrors. Christen shows you how to combine and place stitches to enhance a finished piece and how to work with embroidery threads, ribbons, fabrics, laces, beads, buttons, and other embellishments. Also included are 9 complete embroidery projects to stitch and embellish, and step-by-step instructions that show exactly how to sew 85 different stitches.

Sweatshirts aren't just for the gym anymore! &break;&break;Turn plain sweatshirts into fashion sweatshirts with these easy techniques. Lorine Mason guides you through the basics of making collars, cuffs, hemlines, and facings for any sweatshirt. Easy-to-follow illustrations make basic knitting, crochet and embroidery stitches the perfect accents to these designs. Add details with beads, buttons and photo transfers to make a purse to match your sweatshirt. Designs range from funky out-on-the-town vests to fun tops for children.