Easy Embroidery Embellishment - by Jenny Billingham (Paperback)

About the Book

"Transform your wardrobe and elevate your style sustainably-no exp erience needed! Learn step by step how to personalize clothes and accessories with beautiful, beginner-friendly designs. Easy Embroidery Embellishment is the ultimate guide for transforming your wardrobe with simple, stylish embroidery stitches. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this book by renowned embroidery artist Jenny Billingham ... will teach you how to upcycle clothing and accessories with beautiful, per sonalized designs. The book is thoughtfully organized to guide you every step of the way, from the basics of embroidery to more intricate designs. It starts with a comprehensive stitch guide, introducing essential techniques like the backstitch, satin stitch, French knots, and more. From there, you'll move on to a collection of more than 30 embroidery projects, each with step-by-step photos and instructions to ensure success. Jenny's expertise, backed by her huge Instagram following, ensures that every project is approachable yet stylish, making it ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike. With stunning photography and detailed tutorials, Easy Embroidery Embellishment provides all the inspiration you need to create your own wearable art"--

Book Synopsis

Transform your wardrobe and elevate your style sustainably--no experience needed! Learn step by step how to personalize clothes and accessories with beautiful, beginner-friendly designs.

Easy Embroidery Embellishment is the ultimate guide for transforming your wardrobe with simple, stylish embroidery stitches. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this book by renowned embroidery artist Jenny Billingham (@flynn_and_mabel) will teach you how to upcycle clothing and accessories with beautiful, personalized designs.

The book is thoughtfully organized to guide you every step of the way, from the basics of embroidery to more intricate designs. It starts with a comprehensive stitch guide, introducing essential techniques like the backstitch, satin stitch, French knots, and more. From there, you'll move on to a collection of more than 30 embroidery projects, each with step-by-step photos and instructions to ensure success.

• Embroidery Basics: Learn the foundational stitches and techniques to get started, even if you've never picked up a needle.
• Floral and Nature-Inspired Designs: Bring jeans, jackets, and tote bags to life with delicate flowers, leaves, and whimsical motifs.
• Customizing Accessories: Add flowers to a hat, monograms to your favorite hoodie, or a playful pattern to your sneakers.
• Upcycling & Mending Ideas: Revamp your old clothes with eco-friendly embroidery projects, reducing waste while staying fashionable.
• Bonus Mini Motifs: Get creative with a collection of charming mini motifs that can be used anywhere and everywhere for one-of-a-kind style.

Jenny's expertise, backed by her huge Instagram following, ensures that every project is approachable yet stylish, making it ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike. With stunning photography and detailed tutorials, Easy Embroidery Embellishment provides all the inspiration you need to create your own wearable art.

Review Quotes

"An ideal step-by-step DIY instructional guide for distinctively enhancing all manner of clothing with decorative embroidery."

--Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Jenny Billingham (@flynn_and_mabel) is a self-taught embroidery artist who studied surface design and printed textiles at university. She began experimenting with embroidery just before the pandemic began in 2020. Since then, she has co-authored Creative Embroidery & Beyond and featured in various embroidery and stitching magazines. Through sharing simple embroidery ideas and techniques, Jenny has amassed over 2 million followers across social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok.