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Susan Briscoe Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook (Paperback). Getting Started describes everything you need to begin stitching, including sleecting suitable fabrics and threads, marking out patterns on the fabric, as well as the stitching technique itself. Finally a gallery of work by contemporary Japanese extile artists provides extra inspiration. Further DetailsTitle: Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook Condition: New Subtitle: Patterns, Projects and Inspirations Author: Susan Briscoe Format: Paperback EAN: 9780715318478 ISBN: 9780715318478 Publisher: David & Charles Genre: Sports & Hobbies Release Date: 05/01/2005 Description: Sashiko (pronounced shash-ko) means 'stab stitch' and refers to the small running stitch that is worked to build up distinctive decorative patterns, of which there are hundreds. The book begins by exploring the origins of the technique to strengthen clothes and to make them warmer. Getting Started describes everything you need to begin stitching, including sleecting suitable fabrics and threads, marking out patterns on the fabric, as well as the stitching technique itself. Ten project chapters show how easy it is to use sashiko patterns to make beautiful items for the home. The sashiko patterns are described in step-by-step detail in the pattern library, showing you exactly how to achieve each individual pattern with ease. Finally a gallery of work by contemporary Japanese extile artists provides extra inspiration. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 279mm Item Length: 216mm Release Year: 2005 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
