Designed for readers with little sewing experience, Embellish Chic is the perfect introduction to customizing clothing with style. The book covers simple techniques for adding glamour, whimsy, or character to ordinary fashions, showing how to re-create high-end looks with a minimum of time and effort. Sewing maven Connie Long explains a general technique followed by specific applications, demonstrating how to use a range of materials — hand or machine beading, fringed trim, lace, ribbons, couched cords, appliques, and borders — to transform basic garments into boutique-worthy dazzlers. Color photos and illustrations are featured throughout.