Drawn Fabric Embroidery

by Wark, Edna

• ISBN13: 9780713488036
• ISBN10: 0713488034
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Batsford

Summary

The time-honored technique of drawn fabric embroidery has never lost its appeal. Now embroiderers interested in mastering this skill have this classic text to help them create traditional items or experiment further. It includes information on design, stitches, planning the embroidery, and more unusual techniques. Page by page, stitchers will find advice on using drawn fabric on clothing, making small items, working panels, and finishing articles.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgment	7	(2)
Foreword	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(4)
History of embroidery with special reference to drawn fabric work	15	(33)
White waistcoats	19	(6)
Eighteenth century aprons	25	(2)
Muslin laces	27	(7)
Eastern Mediterranean	34	(3)
Persian	37	(1)
Chikankari or Chikan work	38	(4)
Samplers	42	(5)
Ecclesiastical	47	(1)
Experimenting with techniques	48	(8)
Planning drawn fabric embroideries	56	(1)
Embroidery on dress	56	(4)
Belts	59	(1)
Things to make	60	(10)
Boxes	60	(2)
Bookmarkers	62	(1)
Needlebook	62	(2)
Pincushion	64	(2)
Spectacle case	66	(3)
Mobiles	69	(1)
Lampshade	69	(1)
Designing	70	(10)
Finishing	73	(1)
Table linen	73	(1)
Pressing	73	(3)
Mitred corners	76	(1)
Panels	77	(1)
Cushions	78	(1)
Inserting the piping	78	(2)
Presentation of panels	80	(6)
Free hanging	80	(1)
Mounted	80	(6)
Conclusion	86	(1)
Stitches and how to make them	87	(42)
Bibliography	129	(1)
Museums and collections	130	(1)
Suppliers of materials and equipment	131	(1)
Index	132