Sewing category: 735 books
by Mary Brooks Picken
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2011
“The Mary Brooks Picken Method Of Modern Dressmaking” is a complete guide to tailoring, originally written with the amateur in mind. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations and photographs, this classic handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an...
Patchwork, Please!
Colorful Zakka Projects to Stitch and Give
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2013
Get fresh inspiration with 19 quick and colorful projects!
In Patchwork, Please!, Stitch magazine contributor Ayumi Takahashi has created playful and practical patchwork projects for the home and the people who live in it. Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody that...
DIY Wardrobe Makeovers
Alter, Refresh & Refashion Your Clothes - Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorials
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
Unlock your closet’s potential with simple wardrobe fixes and refashions to express your style. These basic alterations and step-by-step restyling tutorials will help you fit and reassemble garments into newfound faves. No sloppy shortcuts here—learn how to alter sweaters, pants, and everything in...
Sew & Stow
31 Fun Sewing Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2012
Indulge your passion for sewing as you clear your life of clutter. Whatever your experience and wherever the mess, you can sew up a cloth sack or organizer to fit your needs. Gardening tools, groceries, shoes, toys, jewelry, and more will find new homes in these colorful and reusable handmade alternatives...
by Carol Zentgraf
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2004
Over 50 pillow, tuffet, and cushion projects
Clear, easy, step-by-step directions and abundant photographs
Great tips on fabric selection, assembly, and sewing techniques
Much of the fun of decorating is mixing and matching fabrics to create an inviting ensemble, and you'll find...
Fabricate
2 Innovative Sewing Projects that Make Fabric the Star
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Create gorgeous one-of-a-kind handmade fabrics and transform them into fun and functional projects with this guide to distinctive cloth-making techniques. From wearables to home decor, Fabricate teaches you to alter simple materials through texture, substance, embellishment, and adornment. The creative...
How to Make a Quilt
Learn Basic Sewing Techniques for Creating Patchwork Quilts and Projects. A Storey BASICS® Title
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2014
With simple step-by-step instructions that require only basic sewing skills, Barbara Weiland Talbert shows you how to make your own beautiful and durable quilts. Taking you through the complete quilting process in an easy-to-follow sequence, Talbert shows you how to select a suitable design, choose...
Nancy's Favorite 101 Notions
Sew, Quilt and Embroider with Ease
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2010
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The right notion just might unlock your creativity
For the past 25 years, Nancy Zieman has offered innovative ideas, inspiration and information designed to make sewing, serging, quilting and embroidering more efficient—and more enjoyable.
Now she offers a guidebook to every...
Little Gifts
Brilliant sewing ideas for fashion accessories and home décor
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2015
Gift - giving is even more fun if you make it yourself! You do not have to wait for a special occasion to do something nice for a friend, nor do you have to give a big present to bring a smile to someone's face. Giving a hand-made gift is a great way of letting special friends know how much they mean...
Reversible Party Bunting
A Festive Banner to Sew
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2012
Not only does this bunting liven up any room, but it is also an excellent stash-buster. Use up fabric scraps from previous projects, or buy a handful of coordinating fat quarters for a unified look. Because it’s reversible, it can hang in a doorway and be seen from both sides. Or, you can design...
Charm Pack Scarf
A Cozy Combination of Flannel and Patchwork
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2014
There is nothing better than a nice, soft scarf on a blustery day. These patchwork versions have two personalities: the colorful side which features a variety of coordinating cotton prints, and the cozy lining which is made up of deliciously soft flannel. The world sees the patchwork while your neck...
Library Book Tote
A Sturdy Bag with a Fancy Exterior
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2013
A sturdy bag with a fancy exterior: feature a small piece of a precious fabric using this fully-illustrated 9-page PDF as your guide! REQUIRED SKILLS The project is suitable for motivated beginners. If you can sew a straight line, then you can do this! There are many steps, but they are all straightforward...
Mix and Match Pillows
A Mini Makeover for your Favorite Room
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2015
My family is room is a comfortable spot where we all gather and spend our evenings. The carpet is beige, the couch is beige, all of the throw pillows were some mismatched relative of beige. Aside from the light yellow-green walls, the entire room was essentially one big neutral. I set out to fix that...
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2016
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.