Use Any Sewing Machine to Create Embroidered Embellishments
• Create intricate silk ribbon embroidery that looks hand-stitched-without the slow hand work
• Easy techniques really work with any sewing machine!
• Classroom-tested lessons specifically designed for beginners include step-by-step how-to photos and ribbon recommendations
• Inspiring gallery shows the stitches combined in stunning finished pieces
Do you love the look of silk ribbon embroidery, but not the tedious handwork? Now you can create beautiful embroidery entirely by machine. Susan Schrempf shows you how to create stems, leaves, flowers, roses and rosebuds, loops, French knots, and ruching. Her student-tested techniques make it all so easy!
Review Sew News - February 1, 2009
"If you love the heirloom look of the silk ribbon embroidery but are less enthusiastic about the time-consuming handwork, learn Susan Schrempf 's innovative machine techniques. The simple steps are photographed for extra clarity and are designed to work with any machine. Create classic stitches, such as the chainstitch and the lazy daisy stitch, and then move on to more intricate designs."
