Embroidered Purses: Design & Techniques

Combining fashion, design, textile art, and embroidery, this beautiful and practical guide is a sumptuous celebration of the embroidered purse in its many forms. From simple two-sided styles to elaborate gusseted box designs, from small elegant clutches to roomier drawstring bags, they re inspired by the finest historical examples and an international array of textile patterns. Easy-to-follow and practical information offers advice on construction, complete with diagrams, while exquisite illustrations suggest innovative and unusual ideas for embellishment. Stitch a Chinese Silk Clutch inspired by the sea, a purse with bonded silk and velvet, and a colorful, cylindrical English Patchwork Harlequin design.