Home sewn French style
Subtitle: 35 step-by-step beautiful & chic sewing projects
By: Amelie Morin-Fontaine
Publisher: Cico Books; CICO Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781782490838
Subjects: Design; Sewing; Decoration and ornament; House furnishings; Household linens
Description: With these 35 stunning projects for homeware and clothes, you can capture the beauty of French design. Each chapter looks at a different style: L'élégance des Châteaux de la Loire, with toile de Jouy and textured fabrics; A la campagne, inspired by effortless rural chic; La belle Provence, in a brighter colour palette; Au bord de la mer, with Breton stripes and vibrant Basque fabrics; and Paris, je t'aime, using solid colours and graphic prints. Discover how to make practical items, decorative pieces and simple garments; from cushion covers and table linen to fabric pinwheels and lavender bags, and from curtains and bedding to an apron and A-line skirt, there is something for every sewer here. With advice on using French style in the home, and a section on sewing techniques, even beginners can try their hand at making these gorgeous, French-inspired pieces.
Notes: Includes index.