Felting Fashion: Creative and inspirational techniques for feltmakers

Felting Fashion: Creative and inspirational techniques for feltmakers

by Lizzie Houghton (Author), Lizzie Houghton (Author)

Synopsis

Step-by-step projects for creating clothes and accessories from felt -now in paperback.

In Felting Fashion, acclaimed felt maker Lizzie Haughton guides the reader through every stage of creating wearable masterpieces in felt.

Featuring detailed patterns and templates making a range of garments, from simple corsages, hats and scarves to more advanced vest tops, jackets and full-length coats.

All aspects of creating beautiful clothes from felt are covered, from basic techniques and choosing materials and equipment to step-by-step instructions for working with nuno felt. There's also a strong emphasis on using colour and embellishment in felt, including a section on dyeing wool and silk.

Lizzie's original felt fashion designs are showcased throughout and readers choose to recreate these at home or create their own unique garments.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 128
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Batsford
Published: 02 Aug 2018

ISBN 10: 1849944946
ISBN 13: 9781849944946

Author Bio
Lizzie Houghton trained as a fashion designer and has always been a clothes maker. Specialising in felt textiles, she exhibits widely and sells her wearable art throughout the UK and Europe. She teaches workshops on feltmaking and dyeing from her studio in Penzance, Cornwall.