Award-winning designer Patricia Nelson shares her techniques for transforming plain commercial patterns and off-the-rack clothing into fabulous fashion statements! These simple quilting, surface design, and texturizing techniques produce sophisticated, flattering clothing for work, play, or evening.– Sixteen gorgeous vests, jackets, and other wearables, each featuring a different step-by-step technique– Easy methods for embellishing off-the-rack clothing to give even the simplest garments added flair– Tips on mixing techniques, textures, and embellishments for a personal touch

Award-winning designer Patricia Nelson shares her techniques for transforming plain commercial patterns and off-the-rack clothing into fabulous fashion statements! These simple quilting, surface design, and texturizing techniques produce sophisticated, flattering clothing for work, play, or evening.– Sixteen gorgeous vests, jackets, and other wearables, each featuring a different step-by-step technique– Easy methods for embellishing off-the-rack clothing to give even the simplest garments added flair– Tips on mixing techniques, textures, and embellishments for a personal touch