Applique Innovations: Machine Techniques For Beautiful Clothing

By Agnes Mercik

Book Overview

Even beginners can sew these imaginative variations on traditional applique techniques. Nine projects present exciting and original new looks: soft, lacy shirts patterned with delicate flowers; an all-weather golf jacket brightened up with images of golfers, golf clubs, and, the ninth hole; and a child's overshirt, decorated with colorful fish and geometrical designs. Try these: -- With cutwork applique, edge a jersey tunic with pearl-centered flowers.-- Use elastic thread to add adornments to a lightweight vest or jacket.-- Non-traditional Mola applique incorporates both traditional and reverse techniques; these bright, separate panels are stitched together on sleeves and yokes, and turned into blouses.-- Put sheer elegance in your wardrobe with a sheer fancy blouse artfully decorated with roses and leaves on cotton netting.-- Appliqued accessories really pull an outfit together -- stitch a purse to match a suit, or give a little gift a coordinated coat, hat, and muff.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806987073
• ISBN13: 9780806987071
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"