The Embroidered Closet

Sustainability meets DIY in this instructive guide to garment embroidery from designer and fibre artist Alexandra Stratkotter. Combining comprehensive instruction with photography and illustrations, The Embroidered Closet guides novice and experienced stitchers through adorning and upcycling garments. Now more than ever, we are all pitching to help the planet. This book offers a fun and satisfying avenue to refresh your wardrobe and make your clothes seem new again. The Embroidered Closet presents the inexpensive embroidery craft and uses it to show readers just how fun embellishing your clothing can be. Expect to learn not just about tools, techniques, stitches, and project designs but also how to pick fabrics that work best for you and your wardrobe, source and thrift your clothing, and mend and prevent wear and tear. Stratkotter will inspire you to expand your options and test out your own embroidered creations. Whether you’re interested in personalizing your clothing, upgrading wardrobe staples, or enhancing your skill set, Stratkotter’s stylish and classic designs offer something for everyone.