Felted Bags


Book Description

Women love handbags--and now they can combine their passion for pocketbooks with their love of crafting with this fabulous felting handbook. It features 30 projects ranging from chic and elegant to fun and funky. There's something for every knitter, including a colorful Safari shoulder bag inspired by traditional African motifs; an "Inca Hat" design; a stunning Kilim shopper sack in vibrant shades; a cable clutch, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, difficulty ratings, and an illustrated techniques section mean that even complete beginners can get in on the fun!




Making Felt Bags


Book Description

Feltmaking is a popular and exciting contemporary medium, expanding in many new directions. This practical book focuses on the specific requirements for making felt bags. It explains the principles of using a resist to create 3D forms, and looks at shapes and styles of bags to suit all occasions. Clear instructions on feltmaking techniques for beginners are given. A guide to equipment and to choosing appropriate wool breeds and decoration for individual projects are given too. There is advice on design, choosing handles and fastenings, and the functionality and the form of a bag. There are detailed practical, step-by-step instructions for nine projects, covering both basic and advanced options, with easily adaptable elements. It is a fabulous guide to the various processes necessary to create a functional and unique felt bag.




Complete Feltmaking


Book Description

25 projects and instructions for felting.




On the Go Bags - 15 Handmade Purses, Totes & Organizers


Book Description

Fab and functional bags to sew … that perfectly fit your life on the go! Favorite bag designers and top bloggers share 15 unique organizers, all tailored to a specific purpose. From a laptop folio or a gym bag to an airport sling or a trunk organizer, every tote has just the right features to keep your essentials within easy reach. Practical, stylish, and versatile by design, each carryall has multiple uses. Projects are organized by skill level, from confident beginner to more advanced, so you can grow as you sew!




Sew Bags


Book Description

Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you're a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you'll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape when you learn the basics of construction, transferring a pattern, and finishing details. A must-have primer for the beginning sewist!




Sew!


Book Description

Cath Kidston has put together a treasure trove of simple projects for stitchers to get their needles into. Basic sewing instructions are followed by ideas for creating over 40 sewing projects for bags, quilts, cushions and more. Included are 7 templates for different motifs, and a paper pattern sheet with full-size traceable patterns for every project in the book.




Patchwork Gifts


Book Description

If you have a passion for making personalized gifts from the heart then this books is for you. In this book you will find an assortment of charming patchwork projects that incorporate different sewing techniques such as traditional piecing, English paper piecing, foundation paper piecing, and appliqu . Featured projects are suitable for beginners ......




Wee Wonderfuls


Book Description

Illustrated, step-by-step instructions for 24 soft dolls, for beginner to advanced sewers.




Carnival of Felting


Book Description

Think of a carnival, what does it conjure up – a celebration of bright colours, lots of fun, excitement and spectacle – all these elements are featured in Gillian Harris's new book. Following on from the successful Complete Feltmaking, Gillian draws on the carnival atmosphere to create a diverse range of stylish felt-making projects. Carnival of Felting contains a wealth of practical advice on the major feltmaking techniques, for example, wet felting with precision, needle felting, fine cobweb felting and nuno felting. The colourful projects include home and personal accessories, from a delicate cobweb curtain to festive bunting for a party, or an intricately decorated floral clutchbag for an evening out. Gillian's work often combines different felting techniques and is upbeat and cheery, with an emphasis on vibrancy and detail. Her unique sense of style results in rich, interesting projects that everyone will want to make, touch and own!




Creating Felt Artwork


Book Description

'Creating Felt Artwork' provides step-by-step instructions to show you how easy and fun it is to make colourful handmade felt pictures.You can either follow the project steps exactly to make a vibrant and textured meadow picture (see front cover of book), or you can easily create your own original design by following the project steps and using the extra information in each step to guide you where relevant.The book walks you through finding inspiration and getting started on your project, through the making, optional embellishing, and hanging of your work. Free motion embroidery, using just a basic sewing machine, is demystified. There are handy hints along the way and many colour photos of some of the author's own artwork that you will be able to use to find inspiration and ideas for your own creations. This book is suitable for complete beginners and for those who already enjoy felt making.