Mend & Make Fabulous


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Give your clothes a new lease on life! Showing how to take classic mending techniques one step further to add personality and style to clothes, Mend & Make Fabulous is a uniquely comprehensive resource that combines visual inspiration with practical advice for the fashion-conscious sewer. The ability to repair and restore clothes is priceless, and Mend & Make Fabulous provides a comprehensive guide to all the classic mending techniques and then some: holes and tears; ripped or frayed seams; discoloration, stains, or fading; broken snaps and closures; and so much more. This book also shows you how to add some creativity to mending--fixing holes with studs or appliqueÌ ; hiding discolorations by dip-dyeing; concealing frayed hems by adding cuffs or trimâ€"that will make clothes even more fabulous than they were the first time around. Mend & Make Fabulous offers a detailed or consolidated resource on all the mending techniques you need in order to work with all types of clothing mishaps.




No Time To Sew


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Provides patterns and instructions for sewing pants, vests, t-shirts, jackets, skirts, and dresses




Fun & Fabulous Pillows to Sew


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Have you ever seen a fabulous pillow in a boutique or catalog and thought: "I wish I could make that”? Fortunately, you can! Pillows are one of the easiest home decorating items to sew, and these 15 styles will appeal to today’s hip readers. A short introductory course provides all the basic skills--seaming, installing a zipper, stitching buttons and buttonholes, adding flanges--and then it’s time to sew. Start simple with a knife-edged square pillow, move on to a boxed cushion with piping, and create a bolster to showcase a fabulous fabric. Each project builds on the one before, so readers progressively develop a repertoire of skills. Many of the pillows feature popular embellishments such as ribbon trim, appliqu�, and embroidery.




Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book


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Every vintage-obsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. The follow-up to the popular Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing and Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of occasions. Elements of each pattern can be mixed and matched, allowing readers to customize the bodice, skirt, sleeves, pockets, and details of each dress for a truly unique creation.




So Easy...Home Sewing


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So easy... Home Sewing is the perfect introduction to making fabulous items for your home. It covers all the basics, starting with the seams and hems, through to piping and borders and tassels and trims, with helpful information about fabric selection, stitches, a sewing machine guide, the essential equipment, scissors, notions and other tools, needed to get started. The helpful, stand up format with its step by step photos enables the sewer to master the techniques and steps required for a wide variety of practical and decorative projects. New sewers will become familiar with their machines and gain the skills needed to create simple sewing projects using a wide variety of fabrics and learning basic sewing skills along the way. The book is set up as a series of workshops enabling the sewer to first learn the techniques involved and then go on to create simple projects using those techniques. Many projects have alternatives and show a wide variety of looks to ensure personalization. Close-up photos of each technique, clear, detailed and comprehensive instructions, as well as tip boxes throughout ensure great results. The 30 attractive and simple projects, especially geared for the beginner, include a simple eyelet curtain, a padded headboard, quilted placemats and even a fun wigwam play tent. This book makes it possible for even the beginning sewer to achieve great results the first time he or she starts to sew. AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE CRAFTER'S CHOICE BOOK CLUB




S.E.W.


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A how-to manual for sewing beginners covers how to choose and use equipment and materials, laying out fabrics and patterns, and tricks and advice for cutting and sewing.




Just for You


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Nurture yourself by sewing something that’s just for you You spend all day doing things for everyone else. It’s time to renew your creative energy by sewing something just for yourself. This chic collection of apparel and accessories from the bloggers at sewcanshe.com gives you the perfect way to relax, replenish, and experience the joy of doing what you love. The projects in this book are organized into 12 chapters for the 12 months of the year, so you can sew sweet little projects all year long. Join us in taking the selfish sewing challenge: Sew one thing just for yourself every month. • Spoil yourself with 24 hip, modern purses, totes, skirts, tops, scarves, and other cute clothing and accessories • Contributors include some of Sew Can She’s most popular bloggers: Delia Randall of Delia Creates, Disney Powless of Ruffles and Stuff, Jessica Christian of Craftiness is Not Optional, Katy Dill of No Big Dill • Blog tutorial-style photo instructions make the sewing easy for sewists of all levels




McCall's Sewing Book


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Bags for Life


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Join Stuart Hillard as he expands his expertise from quilt-making to crafting beautiful and sustainable bags. With 20 stylish patterns, leading quilt designer Stuart Hillard demonstrates how to create reusable and sturdy bags for every occasion. Featuring achievable patterns and fast makes for all abilities, this is a fool-proof guide to sustainable fashion that promises professional looking results. The book delves into the anatomy of the bag and takes a visual tour of the various parts of different bags, before moving onto the specific details of pockets, zips, piping, binding, straps and handles, and even metalwork. The bags are grouped according to use, including bags for work, shopping, the beach, picnics, weekend breaks, and craft material storage.




The Instant Sewing Handbook


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