Passementerie
Passementerie by Elizabeth Ashdown is a practical introduction to one of the rarest and most fascinating textile arts: the creation of decorative braids, fringes, cords, trims and ornamental embellishments.
An artist, designer and one of the few contemporary experts in this centuries-old craft, Elizabeth Ashdown explains the fundamental techniques of passementerie while demonstrating how they can be adapted to modern fashion and interior design. Through 11 fully guided projects, readers discover how to create beautiful decorative trimmings using only simple equipment, including an ordinary frame loom.
At a Glance
✔ Practical introduction to passementerie
✔ 11 guided projects for fashion and home décor
✔ Suitable for beginner and intermediate makers
✔ Requires only a simple frame loom
✔ 160 pages with approximately 200 colour photographs
✔ Written in English
✔ Hardcover edition
✔ By Elizabeth Ashdown
Why This Book Deserves a Place in Your Library
Passementerie is one of the least documented textile disciplines available to today's fibre artists. This book makes a remarkable craft approachable by combining traditional techniques with modern applications that can easily be incorporated into contemporary projects.
Rather than presenting passementerie as a historical curiosity, Elizabeth Ashdown demonstrates how decorative trims can enhance garments, accessories and home décor. The result is a book that serves as both a practical learning resource and a source of creative inspiration.
What You'll Learn
- The fundamental principles of traditional passementerie.
- Techniques for creating decorative braids, fringes, cords and trims.
- How to work on a simple frame loom.
- Ways to incorporate decorative trimmings into garments and home décor.
- Contemporary applications inspired by centuries-old textile traditions.
- Eleven step-by-step projects, from a Chanel-inspired jacket fringe to a braided edging for a window blind.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is intended for anyone interested in exploring a unique textile technique while creating beautiful decorative finishes for clothing and interior projects.
It is especially recommended for:
- beginner and intermediate weavers;
- textile artists;
- fashion designers and garment makers;
- embroiderers;
- knitters and fibre artists;
- anyone fascinated by traditional textile techniques.
No specialized equipment is required. The projects are designed to be completed on a simple frame loom similar to those commonly available through craft suppliers.
A Practical and Contemporary Approach
Elizabeth Ashdown teaches passementerie through hands-on practice. Each project introduces new techniques progressively, allowing readers to build confidence while developing their skills.
The nearly 200 colour photographs clearly illustrate every stage of the process and demonstrate how traditional decorative techniques can be adapted to contemporary clothing, accessories and interior decoration.
Why We Love It
We particularly appreciate this book because it introduces readers to a fascinating textile discipline that is rarely covered in modern publications. It makes an exceptional craft accessible without requiring expensive or specialized equipment, while providing countless ideas for adding distinctive decorative details to handmade projects.
Specifications
- Title: Passementerie
- Author: Elizabeth Ashdown
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
- Pages: 160
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Dimensions: 21.6 × 25.4 cm (8.5 × 10 in)
- Weight: 0.91 kg (2 lb)
- Illustrations: Approximately 200 colour photographs
- ISBN: 9780764367182
- Printed in: China
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is designed for beginner and intermediate makers, with techniques introduced progressively through guided projects.
Do I need a specialized loom?
No. The projects require only a simple frame loom similar to those commonly available from craft retailers.
Does the book include complete projects?
Yes. It contains 11 fully guided projects for both fashion and home décor applications.
Is the book well illustrated?
Yes. It features approximately 200 colour photographs that clearly explain the techniques and projects.
What language is the book written in?
The complete text is written in English.