Passementerie: Handcrafting Contemporary Trimmings, Fringes, Tassels, and More

In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdown--one of the few remaining experts--shares its centuries-old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings.

- 11 guided projects for home and wardrobe, from Chanel-style jacket fringe to braided edging for a window blind

- For beginner and intermediate weavers; requires only a simple loom

- Additional audiences include fashion/clothing-focus crafters, textile artists, embroiderers, and knitters