Passementerie - Elizabeth Ashdown art book Gathers at neck either create

Gathers at neck either create the illusion of bust volume where there is very little - or accommodates a larger bust without much adjusting

artist and designer Ashdown—one of the few remaining experts—shares its centuries-old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings

high-waisted A-line skirt with just the right amount of flare and volume

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Passementerie - Elizabeth Ashdown art book Gathers at neck either createIn this hands on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdownone of the few remaining expertsshares its centuries old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings. 11 guided projects for home and wardrobe, from Chanel style jacket fringe to braided edging for a window blind For beginner and intermediate weavers; requires only a simple frame loom, like those commonly sold by craft retailers