Passamenterie - Elizabeth Ashdown - Schiffer Publishing

Fringe. Tassels. Braided trims. The kind of finishing details that make a piece go from nice to extraordinary.

Passementerie is the art of handcrafting ornamental textile trimmings – and it's one of the rarest craft traditions still alive today. In this book, artist and designer Elizabeth Ashdown – one of the last remaining experts in this centuries-old craft – shares everything you need to know to bring these techniques into your own work.

The best part? You don't need a fancy setup. A simple frame loom (the kind you'll find at most craft retailers) is all it takes to get started. 💛

What's inside:

• The centuries-old methods of passementerie, made accessible

• 11 guided projects for home & wardrobe, including:

  • Chanel-style jacket fringe

  • Braided edging for a window blind

  • And more stunning trimmings

• Perfect for beginner and intermediate weavers

• Also great for: textile artists, embroiderers, knitters & fashion crafters

• 160 pages | 200 color images | Hardcover

For anyone who's ever looked at a beautifully trimmed piece and thought – I want to make that myself. 🤍