Art to Wear with Asian Flair - Softcover

Sewers will learn how to use Asian designs to liven up any wardrobe as Stephanie Masae Kimura walks the reader through the entire creative process from finding the right fabric to wearing their creations with pride. In this book readers will be creatively inspired to incorporate the 22 Asian motif templates such as a golden dragon and a Geisha into their existing wardrobe. They will also learn how to design original garments, lush with Aslan flair. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photographs, sewers of all skill levels can create these exciting projects: the Lotus purse. Flowers for the Empress and Maiko Celebration vests, Tomesode jacket and the Heart of a Golden Dragon kimono. The book also includes detailed instructions to help the reader to embellish any garment with dimensional beadlng, purchased or home-made stencils, dyeing, applique, ribbon embroidery and more.