Adding that little extra trim, decorative stitch, or texture
to a project makes it pop.
If it’s not
embellished, it’s not finished! – Betty Blais
This sounds like my mother, too!
Ordinary with a bit of “extra” thrown in makes a huge
difference in the finished project.
Where do you get your ideas and inspiration to add that
extra bit of pop?
For those who are on Pinterest (and if you’re not, I highly
recommend it!), I did a search for embellishment ideas. You’ll find over 800 pins to get the juices flowing!
Elle has comprised a Pinterest board “Sewing Embellishment Ideas” that gives some wonderful inspiration.
Then I simply did a google search “embellishment ideas” and
found some websites/blogs that I want to keep bookmarked for future use!
Fabric flowers, yo-yo’s, and covered buttons are the rage! Sew Mama Sew
already comprised a list of great places to visit for tutorials.
Have you thought of using crazy quilt stitches to enhance a
neckline or bodice or a napkin, or handkerchief corner? Here are twenty seam embellishments!
Also, TAST is amazing… Over on Pin Tangle, she does a Take a Stitch Tuesday and has oodles
and oodles of hand embroidery examples and great step-by-step instructions! I
signed up for her weekly email!
Embellishing doesn’t have to be sewn on…
When you train your eye to look for those small details
found in magazines, on web sites, and even television shows or movies you’ll
find a wide variety of embellishing techniques for your project.
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