Scarves, Ties, Collars and Belts

Description

Design and Make Scarves, Ties, Collars and Belts contains a range of beautiful designs, which can be easily made from cheap and accessible components. Each of these designs is elegant and striking, ranging from a beautiful feather collar to the Bollywood belt, made from leather and rhinestones. Each project is set out in a simple and straightforward way, starting with an image of the finished piece, listing the supplies you will need and the tools required, then following with an illustrated making sequence. Even absolute beginners can confidently and successfully tackle all the projects. The final section is packed with design ideas, enabling you to take your new skills further, and it also contains helpful pattern making advice and patterns to follow.

Christina Brodie graduated from Winchester School of Art with adegree in fashion and textiles in 1995. For several years she pursued acareer in botanical illustration, during which she was twice awardedthe RHS Gold Medal (2003, 2005). She now designs and makes bridal andfashion accessories for elite label Monarch & Viceroy. Christina is also the author of the beautiful book Drawing and Painting Plants and the forthcoming title Design and Make Fashion Bag and Purses.

'...guaranteed to put the fun into fashion sewing and offer a great range of flexible designs with quick results.' * Sewing World (September 2009) * 'Each design is striking and elegant...even beginners will be able to have a go...' * Sew Magazine (August 2009) *