Global Expressions: Decorating with Fabrics from Around the World - Softcover

Shephard, Lisa

 
9780873492904: Global Expressions: Decorating with Fabrics from Around the World
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0873492900 ISBN 13: 9780873492904
Verlag: KP Books, 2003

Inhaltsangabe

The fabrics we use to create clothing and home decor reflect our culture and heritage. This book takes readers around the world as it introduces them to fabric techniques through interviews with experts in the field. From sadza batik in Zimbabwe to Japanese sashiko quilting, the authentic method for creating each fabric is explained, along with simplified instructions for recreating the look. Color photographs, patterns, designs and stencils assist readers in utilizing the fabric for unique home decor. Includes an extensive appendix, a detailed glossary and traceable patterns. This book features 12 fabric styles and 15 projects. It offers information on the authentic fabric, how it is created and its place in the culture of the country. It presents easy-to-follow directions on how to recreate the fabric. It includes home decor projects utilizing the fabric.

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Críticas

"Step-by-step instructions are given for 14 projects to try out new found skills..." -- Vogue Patterns, April 2002.

Reseña del editor

The fabrics we use to create clothing and home decor reflect our culture and heritage. This book takes readers around the world as it introduces them to fabric techniques through interviews with experts in the field. From sadza batik in Zimbabwe to Japanese sashiko quilting, the authentic method for creating each fabric is explained, along with simplified instructions for recreating the look. Color photographs, patterns, designs and stencils assist readers in utilizing the fabric for unique home decor. Includes an extensive appendix, a detailed glossary and traceable patterns. This book features 12 fabric styles and 15 projects. It offers information on the authentic fabric, how it is created and its place in the culture of the country. It presents easy-to-follow directions on how to recreate the fabric. It includes home decor projects utilizing the fabric.

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Verlag
KP Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2003
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0873492900
ISBN 13 
9780873492904
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
128
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