Publisher's Synopsis
An exciting, easy-to-follow guide on to how to simply and inexpensively
make your own custom couture skirts by embellishing them with a wide
variety of materials and techniques. Core techniques such as
pattern cutting, sewing seams, hemming, waistbands and zips, finishing,
screenprinting and adding embellishments are illustrated with
step-by-step photographs. There are also instructions for
manipulating fabric to create fabulous effects such as ruffles and rosettes, producing unusual decorations using buttons and beads, and creating
unique prints and patterns with pens, pencils and foil. The book
contains 49 designs and one mini. The projects range from the
simple to the more advanced but all of them are easily within the range
of the novice seamstress.
