18th Century Embroidery Techniques

18th Century Embroidery Techniques
ISBN-10
1861088086
ISBN-13
9781861088086
Category
Embroidery
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2012-02-16
Publisher
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Limited
Author
Gail Marsh

Description

Filled with intricate drawings, color photos of museum-held pieces, and excerpts from 18th-century writings, this highly readable book explains how embroiderers embellished the sumptuous clothing of the day. Gain insights into the working life of 18th-century embroiderers; and study the tools, equipment, stitches, and threads employed to embroider everything from petticoats to a polonaise robe. And learn techniques as relevant today as they were then, including working with metal thread and spangles, silk embroidery, quilting, tambour, and the forgotten arts of Hollie Point and knotting. A must for students of embroidery, fashion, and textiles; historical costume creators; collectors; and needlework enthusiasts.--From publisher description.

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