Fashion Trims: Customize and Create Clothes & Accessories - Hardcover

Turner, Louise

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906417059 ISBN 13: 9781906417055

Publisher: Jacqui Small, 2008

Synopsis

A long-established element of the fashion world, where they are used widely as trimmings, belts and tie fastenings, on shoes, clothes, hats and adorning wrists, necks and hair, ribbons have now come even closer to the home wardrobe. With her natural flair for colour and texture, nothing is too daunting or avant garde for Louise when it comes to making fantastic fashion statements through customising clothes and making all variety of beautiful garments for every season and occasion. At a glance, the materials and trimmings that will be used to make the fabulous range of clothing and accessories in the book will include: Ribbon, silk and satin, braids, bullions, raffia, string, glass, wire, buttons and beads, sequins, wood, feathers, shells, horn bone, faux fur, leather and mock suede. Louise Turner is a handbag and textile designer based in Lewes, near Brighton. Her handbags comprise glorious one-off creations and bespoke collections and have attracted much attention at the annual Origins crafts fair in London. Her work has also been exhibited in Brussels and Paris. VV Rouleaux was awarded first prize for its Grosgrain collection in the Homes & Gardens Awards in 2003. VV Rouleaux has grown from a niche shop in North London, to the most creative ribbons and trimmings’ company in Europe with its own retail shops, Trade Vaults and design offices; there are currently four shops in the UK.

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Review

Nov 08 This is a sumptuous book that is guaranteed to get the creative juices flowing! Beautifully presented throughout with close-up colour photographs - it includes 30 fabulous projects for creating customised clothes and accessories using a variety of pretty ribbons, trims, braids and beads. Projects include shoes, gloves, hats, bags and scarves, providing a treasure trove of ideas for those who enjoy fashion sewing, restoring vintage finds or personalising high street goods. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the book includes scaleable templates plus techniques for ruching ribbons, making flowers, creating rosettes, quilting fabric and free motion embroidery. The resulting items are luxurious and tactile with trims of satin, silk, velvet, lace, organza and fur. Many of the items are inspired by the opulent fashions of bygone eras making this a great title for those who fancy adding a couture touch to their wardrobe or with a special event on the horizon! * SEWING WORLD *

About the Author

Louise Turner is a handbag and textile designer based in Lewes, East Sussex, and is a member of The Sussex Guild of designers and makers. Her handbags comprise glorious one-off creations and bespoke collections and have attracted much attention at Origin Craft Fair in London. Louise exhibits her work regularly both locally and throughout the UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jacqui Small
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1906417059
• ISBN 13: 9781906417055
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160