Book Review - Adornments: Sew & Create Accessories with Fabric, Lace & Beads By Myra Callan

Hi everyone.. How are you? I'm doing fine here. Hopefully you have a great day too. Today's  post I want to make some review about the book I bought from Amazon. This book is write by Myra Callan with the title Adornments: Sew & Create Accessories with Fabric, Lace & Beads

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Who Is Myra Callan? 

Myra Callan is the creator of Twigs and Honey. She has created pieces for thousand of brides around the world. The beautiful and delicate projects in Adornments are the perfect finishing touches for creating a purely romantic look. Make floral-inspired necklaces, in-full-bloom fascinators, and earrings with wispy feathers and sparkling beads. At parties, galas, special events, or even on your wedding day, the accessories in Adornments are artful creations that are sure to turn heads and inspire romance.

What's In The Book?

This book almost get 5 stars rating from the readers in Amazon. There are 143 pages and when you flip through the pages, you'll find...

• 20 accessory projects, from floral fascinators,  hair pieces to necklaces, earrings and belts
• A techniques section that shows you how to use a millinery iron, cut lace appliques and work with wire and beads to create stunning pieces that would rival the wares of any high-end boutique
• Materials you'll love to work with: silk, linen and cotton fabrics, antique lace, delicate crystal beads and playful feathers

Using simple hand-sewing, jewelry and millinery techniques, these accessories are easy to make and even easier to wear. In fact, you may not be able to take them off!
 

Benefits of Adornments: Sew & Create Accessories with Fabric, Lace & Beads   

1. Easy To Understand  - The book is written in simple English word. . The steps for each project are easy to understand even for beginners and the picture inside the book is very clear so you can make your project fast.

2. No Sewing Machine Needed- The project in this book are small item like a hair-clip, a headbands, an earrings, necklaces and belts. So even though you don't have a sewing machine, you can sew with your hand and make the projects look awesome.

3. Great for Any Occasions -  The projects inside the book looks beautiful. It's suitable for everyday wear and also for brides who want to make their own accessories for their wedding day.

Weaknesses of Adornments: Sew & Create Accessories with Fabric, Lace & Beads  

1. Millinery iron - Yes, to make flowers that look like a real flowers we need a millinery iron. At my place it's not easy to find this tool. But you can have it from any online shop or you can have it from Amazon.

The price for this tool is quite expensive ( for me.;-) , So from YouTube I search for any substitute method to make the flowers. Instead of using millinery iron, you can use the kitchen tools! Yeah, sounds funny, but it works you know. You can have a look from the video below.

Source from Youtube

2.  Patience - You need patience to complete each project especially to make the flowers. The millinery iron need lots of  practices to make a perfect look flowers. You know like the English idioms said, Practises Make Perfect! If you want your project to look pretty and smooth finish, do not rush to prepare the project.

Millinery Iron

Conclusion

As a buyer, I give this book 4 stars. If you like flowers, soft colors and romantic style. This book is for you. But if you prefer bold colors and high fashion type, you need to find other type of accessories. If you interested to purchase this book, you can have this book from Amazon Adornments: Sew & Create Accessories with Fabric, Lace & Beads . xoxo