This book includes inspirational ideas which provide an all-in-one approach to style, as well as many tips and techniques for embellishing. It is the ideal guide for anyone interested in making the best of their clothes, whether they make the garments themselves, or buy them off the rack. The author explains, in detail, countless different techniques for glamorizing ordinary pieces of fabric, clothes and accessories. The methods include using applique, patchwork, bead embroidery, ribbon, lace, fringe, frogs, braids, passementerie and epaulets.