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A sumptuous celebration of the embroidered purse in all its many forms. In this practical but inspirational book, acclaimed embroiderer and teacher Linda Tudor has created an essential guide to this perennial fashion item.
The book contains the following:
• A history of embroidered purses from around the world, beautifully illustrated with some of the finest historical examples, from both private collections and the internationally important Embroiderers' Guild collection housed at Hampton Court Palace.
• Easy-to-follow, practical information on purse construction, from simple two-sided purses to elaborate gusseted and box purses, with easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations.
• Innovative ideas for purse embellishment, illustrated with outstanding examples from contemporary textile artists.
• Projects that contain all the information to enable you to make some beautiful purses from start to finish, including a Chinese silk clutch purse inspired by the sea, a purse with bonded silk and velvet and a cylindrical English patchwork Harlequin purse.
• Information on where to see collections of embroidered purses throughout the world.
Combining design, textile art and embroidery, Embroidered Purses is a book for all those looking to create their own exquisite purse. Whether you are an embroiderer or textile artist looking for a practical application for your work or from a fashion background, this book is for you.
• A beautiful and practical guide to one of the best-loved fashion items.
• Takes inspiration from historical purses, textiles and design themes.
• Contains ideas and instructions on how to make, decorate and embellish purses.
Hard cover, 128 pages.
Price: $39.95 ($36.32)
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
1 HISTORY
2 PURSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
3 GETTING STARTED
4 SIMPLE TWO-SIDED PURSES
5 FOLDED PURSES
6 CLUTCH PURSES
7 PURSES WITH GUSSETS
8 DRAWSTRING PURSES
9 BOX PURSES
10 FINISHES AND DECORATIONS
Conclusion
Purse collections
Suppliers
Bibliography
Index
