Bibliograph

The embroidered closet, modern hand-stitching for upgrading and upcycling your wardrobe, Alexandra Stratkotter

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The embroidered closet, modern hand-stitching for upgrading and upcycling your wardrobe, Alexandra Stratkotter

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The embroidered closet

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Alexandra Stratkotter

Sub title

modern hand-stitching for upgrading and upcycling your wardrobe

Summary

Sustainability meets DIY in this instructive guide to garment embroidery from designer and fiber artist Alexandra Stratkotter Combining comprehensive instruction with photography and illustrations, The Embroidered Closet guides novice and experienced stitchers through the process of adorning and upcycling garments. Now more than ever, we are all pitching in to help the planet: This book offers a fun and satisfying avenue to do just that by refreshing the wardrobe you have and making your clothes seem new again. The Embroidered Closet presents the inexpensive craft of embroidery and uses it to show readers just how fun embellishing your own clothing can be. Expect to learn not just about tools, techniques, stitches, and project designs, but also how to pick fabrics that work best for you and your wardrobe, how to source and thrift your clothing, and how to mend and prevent wear and tear. Stratkotter will inspire you to expand your options and test out your own embroidered creations. Whether you're interested in personalizing your clothing, upgrading wardrobe staples, or seeking to enhance your skill set, Stratkotter's stylish and classic designs offer something for everyone

Target audience

adult

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