[UPDATE 12/05/2012] – Congratulations to BurdaStyle member ariation
Comment on our blog for a chance to win a copy of The Sew Simple Guide to Easy Sewing and Embellishing.
Just learning to sew? Or ready for a refresher course? Have at your fingertips basic construction terms, techniques, and tips that make sewing at home a joy.
- Master sewing basics such as marking, cutting, gathering, shirring, piping, facing, boxing, binding, sewing zippers, and much more
- Learn a variety of methods for embellishing fabric, such as embroidery, couching, fusible appliqué, and needle felting; find excellent photos and illustrations
- Work with specialty fabrics—including fleece, knits, and nylon—as well as leather
Click here for purchasing info on The Sew Simple Guide to Easy Sewing and Embellishing
For a chance to win this fun and creative book, please answer the following question in the comments section below: What is your favorite garment to embellish, and how?
The deadline for submissions is Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:59 PM (EST). One lucky winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
The BurdaStyle Team
Dec 5, 2012, 04.50 PMby BurdaStyle Support
Thank you all for participating in this Comment to Win and taking the time to share you preferences for embellished items/garment types. Stay tuned, I will be updating this post shortly with the winning commenter.
Best,
BSS
Dec 5, 2012, 04.11 PMby stars
Always looking for new ideas for embellishing and customising things!
Dec 4, 2012, 07.18 PMby kelly40
Being new to sewing I try to buy then embellish from there and being a one income family of 6 thift shops are my best friend.
Dec 4, 2012, 12.44 PMby blueartisan
It’s very full on but as I pretty much embellish everything I make, I would have to say doing wedding dresses are my favourite. I love to find a unique lace, (dye it is necessary) and then clip and bead with crystals to create encrusted but delicate layers then I drape silk and chiffon around them so you have this stunning peak-a-boo effect. It’s a great way of drawing attention to the parts you want to show off!
Dec 4, 2012, 11.40 AMby marliesbs
I like to embellish hem lines on skirts . They had a bit of surpise to a predictable pattern.
Dec 4, 2012, 08.55 AMby bttn
Sometimes I like to embellish my skirts, blouses, dresses with piping, it definetly adds a nice pro touch to the garment.
Dec 4, 2012, 04.03 AMby 5294sandras
I love embellinshing on wool felt. I use roven, wool yarn and scrap fabric pieces. I used my last piece of felted fabric to make a cell phone pouch. Very soft fabric!
Dec 4, 2012, 03.52 AMby loricargill
I love adding piping and embroidery to skirts :)
Dec 4, 2012, 03.30 AMby SewTheresia
I’d love to learn some more about embellishing – both my projects and personalising store-bought clothes!
Dec 4, 2012, 01.55 AMby homeextensions
I haven’t try to sew in my own and this tips is really useful to me. I guess I have to start first at marking?
Dec 4, 2012, 01.21 AMby Nianest Alers
I love to embellish blouses with different buttons (same color), I love how it adds personality. I also like embroidery for a special touch! I get so happy thinking about it! I love to sew!
Dec 4, 2012, 12.54 AMby hansenla
I am still a novice but love to sew and learn new things every time I make a new garment. A book like this would be extremely helpful as I continue my self-taught sewing :). As a novice I am still learning about embellishing but do love to try out my skills on shirts.
Dec 4, 2012, 12.49 AMby lrm
I enjoy embellishing purses and bags, and would really like to try more skirts and tops… Thanks for the opportunity!
Dec 4, 2012, 12.18 AMby flutefish
I love fun embellished skirts—machine embroidery is my favorite.
Dec 3, 2012, 11.56 PMby rltejkl
Skirts, can turn it up with glam or and ruffles and lace.
Dec 3, 2012, 11.29 PMby Starla Shea
I don’t do much embellishing, but my sister is getting into making cute boutique style clothing for her 1 yr old daughter and would love this book. I would be winning it for her. She really deserves it!
Dec 3, 2012, 10.38 PMby verenahartmann
Pillows, I know it’s clichee, but you can put anything on a pillow and it looks classy. And you can try any new technique. I LOVE trying out new things on pillows! :)
Dec 3, 2012, 10.37 PMby liminef
most of the time, when sewing pants or skirts, i use funky fabrics for the pockets and the belt (if the main one is plain), otherwise, i use biais… thanks for the giveaway!
Dec 3, 2012, 10.36 PMby eckypucky
Oh now this is a fun book, I love embellishing!
Dec 3, 2012, 10.30 PMby 1sewingprincess
I love embellishing with decorative stitches, bias tape or lace my dresses. Recently I started adding embellishment to the inside of the garments for a special feel
Dec 3, 2012, 10.18 PMby natsunoyoru
I like to embellish little girl’s skirt/dress. Like stitching along the prints on the fabric, adding little bows, buttons.
Dec 3, 2012, 10.16 PMby margylee
I never knew that there was such a thing as applique paper so I’ve just learned how to applique and find it so much fun. So far my favorite design is an owl so I’ve placed it on a tote bag and a smaller version for a small zip pouch. My next project may be to try a flower applique on a mini corduory skirt.
Dec 3, 2012, 10.08 PMby BecsNZ
I love to embellish tops and shirts. I like quite simple lines and styles, so adding embellishment gives a little something extra and makes the clothes unique. I usually add distinctive buttons, cute bows, or some ribbon or lace.
Dec 3, 2012, 09.59 PMby gemmafloyd
The most fascinating for me to embellish would be my art deco inspired dress I just recently finished :)
Dec 3, 2012, 09.51 PMby jennyrecorder
I embellish mostly tops and shirts with pleating, ribbon or buttons; nothing says individual more than a special quirky touch :)
Dec 3, 2012, 09.50 PMby Christianne DeHart
Embellishing is a form of accessorizing..I would like to personalize my own a bit more…
Dec 3, 2012, 09.46 PMby floralwhirl
i love to embellish anything i can to add that personal touch to make the item something uniquely mine, be it beading, embroidery, a contrast fabric or a little variation in constructing the garment.
Dec 3, 2012, 09.40 PMby Kimberly Pacetti
Just started embellishing – it really takes my simple sew projects to the next level.
Dec 3, 2012, 09.29 PMby Johanna Guerin