18th century embroidery techniques /
Marsh, Gail.
18th century embroidery techniques / Gail Marsh. - Lewes : Guild of Master Craftsman, 2006. - 192 p. : ill. (some col.), col. port. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Filled with intricate drawings, color photos of museum-held pieces, and excerpts from 18th-century writings, this highly readable book explains how embroiderers embellished the sumptuous clothing of the day. Gain insights into the working life of 18th-century embroiderers; and study the tools, equipment, stitches, and threads employed to embroider everything from petticoats to a polonaise robe. And learn techniques as relevant today as they were then, including working with metal thread and spangles, silk embroidery, quilting, tambour, and the forgotten arts of Hollie Point and knotting. A must for students of embroidery, fashion, and textiles; historical costume creators; collectors; and needlework enthusiasts.--From publisher description.
1861084765 9781861084767
2006389320
GBA602293 bnb
013349378 Uk
Embroidery--History--18th century.
Embroidery--Technique.
Fashion design--History--18th century.
18th century embroidery techniques / Gail Marsh. - Lewes : Guild of Master Craftsman, 2006. - 192 p. : ill. (some col.), col. port. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Filled with intricate drawings, color photos of museum-held pieces, and excerpts from 18th-century writings, this highly readable book explains how embroiderers embellished the sumptuous clothing of the day. Gain insights into the working life of 18th-century embroiderers; and study the tools, equipment, stitches, and threads employed to embroider everything from petticoats to a polonaise robe. And learn techniques as relevant today as they were then, including working with metal thread and spangles, silk embroidery, quilting, tambour, and the forgotten arts of Hollie Point and knotting. A must for students of embroidery, fashion, and textiles; historical costume creators; collectors; and needlework enthusiasts.--From publisher description.
1861084765 9781861084767
2006389320
GBA602293 bnb
013349378 Uk
Embroidery--History--18th century.
Embroidery--Technique.
Fashion design--History--18th century.