Peasant Chic: a Guide to Making

Rear cover notes: "Peasant clothes are always in fashion because their timeless chic doesn't depend on current fads. They contain all the elements of good design - sturdy construction, comfort, classically simple lines, and handcrafted details that make each article unique. This book will delight the novice as well as the expert, since no special sewing skills are required. Needlework fans will enjoy adding their personal decorative details, while those who don't embroider or crochet have the option of using ready-made braids, borders, fringes, etc. Esther Holderness has recreated a host of distinctive ethnic designs for men and women. She is the former owner of a boutique in Mendocino, California, which specialized in peasant-inspired apparel."