Scarves, Ties, Collars and BeltsDesign 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. |
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Contents
1 Introduction | 6 |
2 Materials and Techniques | 9 |
3 Felt Boa | 23 |
4 Eyelet Belt | 29 |
5 Folded Ribbon Tiebelt | 37 |
6 Pompom Scarf | 47 |
7 Cowrie Belt | 57 |
8 Indian Scarf | 65 |
11 Folded Silk Tie | 91 |
12 Feather Collar | 103 |
13 Faux Fur Wrap | 113 |
14 Designing Your Own Accessories | 123 |
Patterns | 132 |
Glossary | 140 |
Bibliography | 141 |
Stockists | 142 |
Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Scarves, Ties, Collars and Belts Design and Make |
| Author | Christina Brodie |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | A&C Black, 2009 |
| ISBN | 0713688343, 9780713688344 |
| Length | 144 pages |
| Subjects | › Design / Textile & Costume |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |