Sewing category: 735 books

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Create a menagerie of quilted creatures with 53 exciting foundation-pieced block designs by Margaret Rolfe! Piece dozens of animal and bird designs, including a panda, giraffe, rhinoceros, lion, flamingo, toucan, hippo, koala, parrot, and an elephant.Stitch even the smallest pieces of your blocks...

Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. This little book describes everything you need to begin stitching.

A tweet, a grunt, a squeak, and a hoot! A little time, a few supplies, and a dash of creativity are all you need to bring these adorable critters to life. Whether it's a fuzzy rabbit personalized as a gift, or a charming family of birds to display in your home, this playful guide features easy-to-follow...

Covering the basics of beading, including how to select the perfect beads, threads and colours, essential techniques, using embroidery hoops and bead suppliers – this book is not to be missed! The endless creative possibilities of beading are explored here.

Learn the basics of embellishing in this fun and easy to follow guide. Covering the benefits of different types of decoration, such as buttons, trimmings, beads and sequins, you will find out how to securely attach buttons and much more.

This unique reference classifies the clothes and accessories of the 12th through the 15th centuries along social lines. Garments of every type, from the wardrobes of peasants and nobility, appear in over 200 period illustrations and patterns. Helpful advice covers: choosing fabrics, placement of seams, draping and folding garments, more. 203 black-and-white illustrations.

Learn how to customize your clothes--designing new pattern shapes, style lines, and fashion details with Sara Alm's easy-to-follow instruction! In Sara Alm's Designing Clothes with the Flat Pattern Method, sewers learn a technique that opens up myriad possibilities for making one-of-a-kind...

This is a vintage guide to making a variety of lovely soft toys by hand, ranging from cute ducklings to teddy bears. A timeless handbook full of simple instructions and helpful diagrams, “The Making of Soft Toys” is recommended for all with a love of handicrafts and fun, money-saving ideas! Contents...

Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning “many things,” is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag,...

This volume contains a classic guide to hand making lingerie, dealing with the different stitches, types of embroidery, fastenings, and more. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this guide is perfect for readers of all experience levels with an interest in making their own...

This is a classic guide to making a variety of different types of clothing for babies and young children. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful tables and diagrams, this volume is perfect for anyone looking to save some money by making their own children’s clothing. Contents include:...

"A great introduction for those interested in millinery, with easy to understand instructions and a variety of patterns for constructing different types of hats." — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System Design the hat of your dreams with the guidance of an expert milliner. Jenny Pfanenstiel...