The Embroidered Closet

Name: The Embroidered Closet
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419758843
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Modern Hand-stitching for Upgrading and Upcycling Your Wardrobe

By Alexandra Stratkotter

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The Embroidered Closet by Alexandra Stratkotter is a practical and inspiring guide to garment embroidery that blends sustainability with creativity. Through clear instructions, photography, and illustrations, it teaches both beginners and experienced stitchers how to adorn and upcycle their clothing. The book covers essential tools, techniques, and stitch designs, while also advising on fabric choices, sourcing and thrifting garments, mending, and preventing wear. It encourages readers to refresh their wardrobe with personalised, stylish embroidery projects.
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This book is ideal for craft enthusiasts, sustainable fashion supporters, and anyone interested in revitalising their wardrobe through DIY embroidery. It suits both novices wanting to learn stitching basics and experienced embroiderers seeking new project ideas.

Perfect for all levels of stitchers, this instructional guide to garment embroidery, in which sustainability meets DIY, demonstrates how to embellish clothing through stylish and classic designs, and includes information on tools, techniques, and stitches.

Sustainability meets DIY in this instructive guide to garment embroidery from designer and fiber artist Alexandra Stratkotter.

Description

The Embroidered Closet by designer and fibre artist Alexandra Stratkotter beautifully combines sustainability with DIY techniques in this instructive guide to garment embroidery.

Featuring comprehensive instruction alongside photography and illustrations, The Embroidered Closet leads both novice and experienced stitchers through the art of adorning and upcycling garments. This book provides an enjoyable and satisfying way to contribute to a healthier planet by refreshing your existing wardrobe and giving your clothes a new life.

Explore the inexpensive craft of embroidery with this engaging read and discover just how exciting it can be to embellish your own clothing. Learn about essential tools, techniques, stitches, and project designs. Additionally, gain insights into selecting fabrics that suit your wardrobe preferences, sourcing and thrifting clothing, and methods for mending and preventing wear and tear.

Stratkotter's guidance will inspire you to extend your wardrobe options and explore your creative potential with embroidered creations. Whether you aim to personalise your clothing, enhance wardrobe staples, or broaden your skill set, Stratkotter’s stylish and classic designs offer something for everyone.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419758843

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: Full-color photographs throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Alexandra Stratkotter is a self-taught fiber artist and the creative mind behind Florals & Floss. She lives in Alberta, Canada.