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you can carry! Nothing expresses one's individual style quite like a take-along
accessory, and our active lifestyles easily justify the need for a variety of
carry-alls to suit a fashionable, multi-faceted existence. African Accents
ON THE GO! Designing Accessories with Cultural Style provides you with
creative stimulation for making handbags, totes and more, with exciting African
flair.
By taking advantage of the unique properties of the fabrics --
the textures, weaves, colors, patterns and symbols - author Lisa Shepard Stewart
guides readers in sewing a wardrobe full of specialty pieces to re-invigorate
the wardrobe as well as the spirit. They'll find inspiration in the pages of
African Accents ON THE GO! whether they're making a cultural statement, or
simply showing their love for terrific textiles.
The projects are also designed for success regardless of your
sewing skill level - beginners can follow the step-by-step instructions as
directed, while more accomplished sewing enthusiasts can use the instructions as
a stepping stone to their own artistic versions. Twenty basic, easy-to-sew
designs are further enhanced with culturally inspired embellishments and trims,
with extra creative options, variations and resources included in the appendix.
The result - a collection of unique art-to-carry pieces that are as beautiful as
they are practical!
This is the third book by the author, and the first to be
published by her company, Cultured Expressions, Inc. She specializes in the
creative use of African fabrics for decorating, quilting and crafts, and
explains, "Just as AFRICAN ACCENTS: Fabrics and Crafts to Decorate Your
Home and GLOBAL EXPRESSIONS: Decorating with Fabrics from Around the
World introduce readers to the many do-it-yourself possibilities using
authentic African textiles for home decorating, ON THE GO! now
incorporates the fabrics into handbags & accessories." The company
offers the books, fabrics, quilting & craft kits, workshops and special
events. |
