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Modern DIY Upholstery
Step-by-Step Upholstery and Reupholstery Projects for Beginners and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015
Modern DIY Upholstery shows the hobby sewer or complete newcomer how to make the leap into home upholstery taking you gently by the hand, demonstrating the simple techniques you need to bring your love of fabric to upholstered items for the home.
Not a dry, highly technical professional upholstery...
Making Trousers for Men & Women
A Multimedia Sewing Workshop
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2011
Comfortable, flattering pants can be challenging to make—but they’re wonderful to wear. In this book, David Coffin provides his inventive, sure-fire methods for getting it right.
With his characteristic precision and straight talk—and with the help of photographs and drawings—Coffin...
Sew & Quilt in Comfort
How to Inexpensively Create a Custom Quilting Table
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2010
How to take easily obtained, inexpensive materials and, without power tools, create a custom fitted sewing table and how to adjust that table to make working with a large project, such as machine quilting a large quilt, easy and comfortable.
Sew Gifts!
25 Handmade Gift Ideas from Top Designers
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2013
Fresh ideas abound in this amazingly varied assortment of sewn and quilted items for gift giving or personal use.Get lots of choice and loads of value with 25 unique patterns for sewingSew gifts such as a pencil case, knitting needle case, makeup bag, aprons, pin cushions, pillows, and moreDiscover...
Big-City Bags
Sew Handbags with Style, Sass, and Sophistication
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Ready to move beyond basic bags and totes? Now you can create sophisticated handbags and totes with a modern look. Learn a variety of intermediate to advanced techniques--from installing zippers and magnetic snaps to creating adjustable straps--and find detailed info on selecting the right interfacing,...
Distinctive Dresdens
26 Intriguing Blocks, 6 Projects
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2017
Discover 26 Dresden Plate designs that shine with intricate style. You can sew each stunning Dresden on a sewing machine or by hand using English paper piecing--Katja shows you how, every step of the way. Plus, Katja's done all the math work for you. Just trace, cut, and stitch for piecing that's...
A taste of... Stitch at Home
Three sample projects from Mandy Shaw's latest book
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2012
Three sample projects from Mandy Shaw's Stitch at Home, including a pretty 'place setting' tablecloth, summery bunting and a selection of 'cutwork' cushions (plus an adorable mini pincushion!). These sweet stitchery and appliqué projects are perfect to get you sewing! Each project features step-by-step instructions and illustrated techniques.
by David & Charles Editors
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2010
Unleash your creativity with this book covering all of the basics of appliqué sewing and design! This highly adaptable skill is described in step-by-step detail, with easy to follow projects, professional tips, fun variations and ideas.
by David & Charles Editors
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2010
Discover the wonderful world of felt with this little guide which covers everything from the basics of felt sewing and the qualities of felt fabrics, to ingenious projects which utilise the fabric in many fun and practical ways.
The Magic Pattern Book
Sew 6 Patterns into 36 Different Styles!
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2014
A whole wardrobe in a book.
Imagine a pattern. A pattern for a simple skirt. Let’s call it “The Skirt.” Now, imagine that this pattern is magic—it not only yields one stylish skirt, but in fact can be used to make six stylish skirts. By following different markers on the pattern, “The...
Customized Foams
Deconstruction and Reconstruction Process
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2017
Customized Foams is the only manual on the deconstruction and reconstruction process of foams. Easy to read step by step with 17 instructional videos that cover Advanced Pattern Drafting , Liner Construction , Hand Sewing Methods to Reverse Oxidation this book has it all. A valuable addition to...
Home Sewn
Projects and Inspiration for Every Room
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Transform your home with fabric as your foundation
This beautiful craft book features distinctive sewing projects dedicated to living, resting, eating, and sharing. Use quality materials—from rustic linen to leather—to create simple ottomans, pendant light shades, a voile bed skirt, and...
Visible Mending
Artful Stitchery to Repair and Refresh Your Favorite Things
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2018
Rip in your jeans? Snag in a sweater? Tear in a tea towel? They all present an opportunity for one-of-a-kind creativity! With this fun introduction to unconventional mending techniques in a format that's half how-to guide, half idea book, anyone can give worn and torn items new life. Start by learning...
by Mary Brooks Picken
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2012
The art of fashioning decorative accents with ribbons is enjoying a revival among today's crafters, who find it the perfect way to add lovely touches to clothing, personal items, household accessories, and more.Reproduced from a rare vintage edition, this profusely illustrated how-to book describes...