Silk Ribbon Machine Embroidery

By Nancy Bednar

Book Overview

Silk ribbon embroidery lends a certain elegance, mystery, and romance to contemporary clothing and accessories. They used to be done by hand, but now you can make them in a fraction of the time, because for the first time a book translates traditional hand techniques for your sewing machine. Start by discovering how your built-in machine stitches take on new beauty when sewn in silk. Then see how to add simple tacking, looping and twirls that can replicate hand needlework. The techniques are simple, the results luxurious, as you master silk ribbon bobbin work, couching silk ribbons from the top, and mixed media. A special section shows how to make buds and leaves and a variety of flowers, as well as additional stitches.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806994932
• ISBN13: 9780806994932
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.8" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

This book is really beautiful! Easy for the beginner.

This book is easier to follow than other books on silk ribbon embroidery by machine. The drawings are clear and the projects are nice. I enjoyed using the silk ribbon on the bobbin for reverse work - and it's not hard! Pretty photos help a lot.