Creating Body Coverings

by Jean Ray Laury, Joyce Aiken, Cam Smith (Photographer)

1973 was the height of hippie fashion! This book offers incredible inspiration and some practical advice for creating your own hippie, boho fashions in a range of needlework techniques including embroidery (of course), applique, patchwork, macramé (of course) and leather work.

Genres: Sewing

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Erika Mulvenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just found this book in an old, old box. It belonged to my mother back in the 70's. Full of absolutely funky-rainbow-hippie shit, and I love it! No, not like I'd wear it, but I love to look at it - very nostalgic shit. My mom used to wear a leather fringed vest that she made herself.