Combining comprehensive instruction with photography and illustrations, The Embroidered Closet guides novice and experienced stitchers through the process of adorning and upcycling garments. This book offers a fun and satisfying avenue to help save the environment by refreshing the wardrobe you have and making your clothes seem new again. It presents the inexpensive craft of embroidery, and uses it to show readers just how fun embellishing your own clothing can be. Expect to learn not just about tools, techniques, stitches, and project designs, but also how to pick fabrics that work best for you and your wardrobe, how to source and thrift your clothing, and how to mend and prevent wear and tear. Stratkotter will inspire you to expand your options and test out your own embroidered creations, and the stylish and classic designs offer something for everyone.