Beginner's Guide to Shoe Embroidery

Everything from Stitches to Shoe Selection to Designing Your Own Pet and Bridal

Hannah Mitchell

Description

If you love adding a handmade touch to everything you do, stitching eye-catching embroidery on your shoes is your next creative obsession! It's easy to get started with just a few simple supplies like needle and thread, and with the instructions in this beginner's guide, you can start embellishing your shoes today.

Packed with tips, techniques and over a dozen beautiful step-by-step projects, you’ll learn how to transform sneakers, boots and bridal shoes into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. From playful bumblebees and floral patterns to custom pet portraits and scenic landscapes, this book invites you to explore embroidery in a fresh, functional way.
  • Learn easy to advanced embroidery
  • 14 embroidery designs for shoes including a variety of flowers and leaves, hearts, bumblebees, lettering, wheat, mountains, trees, cats, and dogs
  • Includes instructions on basic embroidery stitches for beginners like the straight stitch, the backstitch, and the satin stitch, so you can get started with no experience needed
  • Also learn slightly more advanced stitches like the lazy daisy stitch, the French knot, the couch stitch, and the woven wheel stitch to expand your skills
  • Add beaded pearls, rhinestones, sequins, lace, and appliques for even more variety
  • From everyday shoes to bridal sneakers, make everyday pop with handmade beauty
  • Learn how to care for your completed shoes and photograph them beautifully for social media or just to share with friends

Details

  • Format
    Paperback
  • Pages
    112
  • Size
    280 x 215mm
  • Publisher
    Stackpole
  • ISBN
    9780811777377
Stock Code
260300
Our Price
$49.99
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