Cover of Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi featuring colorful floral embroidery motifs on small fabric purses and a black embroidered pouch with a pom-pom detail.
Back cover of Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi featuring a blue floral embroidered purse resting on greenery, showcasing Japanese craft supplies and embroidery thread.
Open pages of Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi displayed on rustic wooden surface and lace mat, featuring detailed embroidery motifs on purses with botanical themes and colors.
Open pages of Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi showing modern needlework designs of two embroidered cats on a mustard fabric and a cat motif on a teal purse displayed with Japanese craft influences.
Open book displaying embroidery patterns and instructions from Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi, featuring colorful floral designs on fabric and a stitched purse with a pompom accent.
Open book spread showing botanical flower embroidery patterns on one page and a woman wearing a headband holding a purse with floral embroidery on the other, from Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi.
Two-page spread from Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi showing a butterfly and flower embroidery motif on dark green fabric and the same motif stitched on a small purse held by a woman seated on a wooden chair.

Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi

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Introducing beloved Japanese embroidery artist Yumiko Higuchi’s newest collection of motifs, showcased on a variety of purses, wallets, and bags. Inside this beautiful book, you’ll find an assortment of the simple, folk-inspired floral and animal designs stitched in Yumiko’s signature style, as well nine lovely bag patterns inspired by the motifs. Stitch a single flower onto the diminutive Teardrop Pouch, perfect for storing spare change, or use the vibrant lemon pattern to embellish the Oval Pouch for a chic summertime accessory.

Beautiful step-by-step photos clearly explain Yumiko Higuchi’s favorite techniques for sewing bags, installing metal purse clasps, and making pompom and tassel embellishments. A helpful embroidery stitch guide outlines the eight basic stitches used to create the designs in this book. Full-size templates are included for all 20 embroidery motifs and nine bag patterns. Use these lovely embroidery motifs to make stunning, one-of-a-kind bags, or be inspired to design your own!

This book pairs beautifully with the Zakka Workshop bag patterns!

PRODUCT DETAIL:
:: Simply Stitched with Embroidery Book by Yumiko Higuchi
:: 101 Pages
:: Softcover
:: Dimensions: 8.5 x 10 x 0.5 inches
:: The book is the English translation of the original Japanese book.

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