Sewing category: 735 books

A How-To book with dozens of photos and simple illustrations that show you the basics of felt crafting including kit selection, fabric cutting, and how to make a variety of stitches. You will learn how to creatively add beads and dazzling sequins to your work of art, with recommendations on making special...

Sink your teeth into 11 quick and easy quilts that you can whip up in a jiffy--even if you're a total beginner! The creative team behind Me and My Sister Designs is back with simply stunning quilts created expressly for your favorite 10-inch-square precuts. Helpful how-to instructions and illustrations...

It's the debut book in Martingale's "Lunch-Hour" series! From apples, anchors, and alligators to zebras, zippers, and zinnias, you'll love creating your own embroidery art from A to Z. Learn 10 basic embroidery stitches in minutes; then choose from more than 75 cute motifs to embroider,...

The step-by-step instructions to make your own decorative Christmas stockings are easy to follow and a joy to make. Start making them ahead of time so that they will be ready for Christmas. At Christmas-time there are so many things to do, planning the big day, shopping and visiting friends and family,...

Stitch 25 Fast and Easy Gifts from the Heart Every one of these gorgeous gift ideas is so simple to make up, leaving you free to get creative with the embellishments. Yo-yos, appliqué, embroidery and other stitching techniques add that essential touch of personalization and care to every project....

This ebook shows you how to sew seven different projects starting with a basic drawstring bag. Each project takes sixty minutes or less to complete. Use them for yourself or as a gift for your family or friends. The other projects use the same basic bag pattern, and by a few small changes you have...

Un manuale pratico, in formato ebook, completo di foto dettagliate sull’utilizzo dei piedini premistoffa della macchina per cucire. La guida descrive ben 28 piedini, fornendo nozioni dettagliate sulla conformazione e sull’uso di ciascuna soletta. Alcuni paragrafi sono dedicati alla descrizione...

With international fashion houses selling wildly expensive pieces, high-street fast fashion, and no-frills (forgive the pun) clothes available in the local supermarket for under a tenner, the days of clothes rationing are certainly far behind us. It has never been easier or cheaper to clothe ourselves,...

This information-packed book of tips and techniques is a must-have resource for new quilters And a handy refresher for not-so-new quilters. Author, teacher, and piecing expert Donna Lynn Thomas covers all the basics in this easy-to-use guide to successful quiltmaking.Have concise info at your...

Resolve the mystery of precisely constructing quilt blocks with paper piecing. Nancy Mahoney guides you step by step through the basics and shows you how fun paper piecing can be. You'll be amazed when you discover how easy it is to master this empowering technique. Welcome to the definitive guide...

Improv quilting, in which quilt designs emerge organically as fabric is cut and stitched, is simple, popular, and fun. In this book, expert quilter Patricia Belyea offers improv instruction and shares her appealing Quilt Manifesto of five simple rules. While providing quilters with a starting point,...

Since time immemorial, Korea has developed an outstanding craft culture. Its superior quality can be seen in everything from the beautiful and elaborate golden crowns of the Three Kingdoms era (57 B.C.–A.D. 668) to the astonishing scientific technology of the Unified Silla era’s Seokguram Grotto....

Hit the town with chic, modern bags for any occasion! With 19 fashionable projects, from a metal-framed clutch to a ruffled carryall, you’ll have a match for every outfit. Learn to sew darts, ruffles, and other design elements for a professional finish. Make multiples of your favorites and see for...

Work that patchwork with 15 modern quilted bags from experienced pattern designer Sue Kim! From a roomy market tote to a tablet sleeve and handy backpack, these simple patchwork purses are fun to quilt and carry. Instructions on pockets, straps, zippers, piping, and hardware will help confident beginners...