Passementerie: Handcrafting Contemporary Trimmings, Fringes, Tassels, and More

Description

In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdown--one of the few remaining experts--shares its centuries-old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings.

- 11 guided projects for home and wardrobe, from Chanel-style jacket fringe to braided edging for a window blind

- For beginner and intermediate weavers; requires only a simple loom

- Additional audiences include fashion/clothing-focus crafters, textile artists, embroiderers, and knitters

Product Details

Price

$39.99 $37.19

Publisher

Schiffer Craft

Publish Date

December 15, 2023

Pages

160

Dimensions

8.74 X 10.19 X 0.49 inches | 2.02 pounds

Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9780764367182

BISAC Categories:

Fashion

Weaving & Spinning

Textile & Costume

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About the Author

Elizabeth Ashdown, one of only a few professional passementerie artists working in the UK today, has been credited with reinvigorating this endangered heritage craft. She combines the centuries-old skills with a contemporary aesthetic to create acclaimed artworks. Her master classes in passementerie have a long waiting list, and her work has been featured in publications such as Embroidery Magazine, Pom Pom Quarterly, Crafts Magazine, The Textile Eye, Selvedge, Living Etc, and Homes & Gardens. Her studio is in London, UK. www.elizabethashdown.co.uk

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