20 to Stitch: Fabric Buttons

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Learn to make 20 button designs using fabric – as an embellishment to a garment or as a piece of jewellery or accessory. Gina Barrett uses techniques such as stitching, embroidery and beading, and provides shaped templates for those projects where the reader may need more assistance.The buttons are all worked at a small size, so will require limited materials and thread for a polished finish.There are no complex button-making techniques here; all the buttons can be created by the reader at home, following Gina's straightforward instructions and stitch diagrams.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-06-07
Mått155 x 215 x 4 mm
Vikt130 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieTwenty to Make
Antal sidor48
FörlagSearch Press Ltd
ISBN9781782217596

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Gina Barrett began her career as a graphic designer and illustrator, specialising in romantic book covers. This led to more intense study of costume, which in itself led to a passion for historical passementerie, including buttons and other trimmings. She now provides bespoke items to costumers for film, theatre, museums and fashion, and continues to research new and innovative techniques. Gina and her husband run Gina-B Silkworks, which brings original tools, kits and materials for traditional crafts to a modern audience. Gina lives in Lincolnshire, UK. Visit her website: www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk

This small practical book provides instructions for creating fabric buttons that can add a unique feature to a variety of craft projects. Initially the author provides general information on the basic tools, materials and techniques required to make the different buttons covered in the bool. She points out that basic embroidery skills are required for embellishing buttons, and provides basic instructions for stitches commonly used in the different projects. The book then concentrates on the instructions for making twenty different buttons, some of which can be made into brooches, earrings or pendants as well as conventional buttons for clothing.The information is clearly laid out and covers the materials required, a template to use for the shape and the step-by-step instructions for making each button.The various projects vary in complexity and use a variety of different materials, threads and beads as embellishments. This book offers some interesting and creative ideas for weavers, spinners and dyers who want to make bespoke buttons to finish off their work.