Simply Stitched with Embroidery
Introducing beloved Japanese embroidery artist Yumiko Higuchi’s newest collection of motifs, showcased on a variety of purses, wallets, and bags. Inside, you’ll find an assortment of the simple, folk-inspired floral and animal designs stitched in Yumiko’s signature style, as well nine lovely bag patterns inspired by the motifs.
Beautiful step-by-step photos clearly explain Yumiko Higuchi’s favorite techniques for sewing bags, installing metal purse clasps, and making pompom and tassel embellishments. A helpful embroidery stitch guide outlines the eight basic stitches used to create the designs in this book. Full-size templates are included for all 20 embroidery motifs and nine bag patterns.
Use these lovely embroidery motifs to make stunning, one-of-a-kind bags, or be inspired to design your own unique projects.
Paperback : 104 pages
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.5 x 10 inches
The designs are very pretty, and the instructions for using purse frames are thorough and easily understood. The author provides her sources for supplies in the back of the book, which is nice. If you don’t want to make a little purse, the embroidery designs are adaptable to many uses. My book arrived quickly and in perfect condition.