Here, Carol Parks shows how to make different kinds of handbags & purses, from basic hard-working everyday styles to glamorous evening bags. Detailed instructions & illustrations are given for each of the 50 designs.'
Using basic tools and techniques, you can make more than 50 fabulous projects. "Helpful regardless of your sewing skills."--"Country Sampler's Decorating Ideas." "From simple slipcovers to tailored reupholstery, your skills will increase as your decor is transformed." --"Country Almanac." "Idea-packed....this book will serve you well."--"Country ...
This guide to home decor shows how to add style and comfort to the home using decoration projects ranging from the simple to the complex. Some of the projects require no sewing at all, while others employ more advanced craft techniques. The book shows how to choose and prepare fabrics, sew seams and ruffles, construct cushions, and master the ...
From one simple pattern, make a number of exciting vests. Ninety outstanding examples are showcased in full color and can be recreated or used as inspiration. All techniques are explained along with guidance on choosing fabrics, materials, and equipment.
A course in decorative stitching for stitchers of any ability. Bennett uses free-motion stitching, which permits absolute control of the stitching for complete creative freedom. The stitcher gains hands on experience by making a sampler for each new technique as it is introduced. Photographs of Bennett's work are included to illustrate examples.
A collection of ideas for covering, hiding or decorating windows using curtains, draperies, shades, swags or decorative rods. Carol Parks explains how to choose a style and fabric, and install curtain and drapery rods, shades and cornices. Faux-finishing and leaded glass are covered.
This volume offers colour photographs, step-by-step instructions, and patterns for each project. Projects include a compact cycling pack, a shopping bag, an expandable shoulder bag, and even a laptop computer case.
Soapstone looks like stone and comes in a range of colours. It is easy to work with, easy to find, inexpensive, and calls for the simplest tools (knife, sandpaper). This book shows how to make decorative and useful items, from candleholders and jewellery to pots, coasters, and bookends. The book also offers a gallery of fine carving from Africa, ...
Parks shows the reader how to reorganize their sewing space by sewing their own storage accessories. 30 projects include a multi-pocket organizer to hang from the back of a chair, a fabric-lined basket that keeps small objects from slipping out, a variety of practical pincushions, needlecases and threadholders, and a pattern storage system.
This is a dressmaking guide which gives patterns and instructions for making ten basic wardrobe essentials, with variations. The author of this book contends that well-made basic styles will remain in fashion for years, and she includes patterns for a set of traditional garments to form the basis of your wardrobe; a traditional shirt; a collarless ...
An illustrated guide to stitching decoratively over pleated fabric, this is suitable for both beginner and advanced level. Featuring the work of leading practitioners, it includes instructions on traditional stitches as well as combining smock stitches with beading, quilting, and silk ribbon embroidery.
Photographer Carol Friedman profiles such greats as Chet Baker, Count Basie, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Shirley Horn, and Sarah Vaughan. 100 duotones.
Carryalls, totebags, backpacks, all kinds of carrying cases - they accompany us wherever we go. A custom-made bag is a pleasure to use! Now, every home sewer with even the least experience can create a bag that not only does its job, but is beautiful besides. There are more than 40 great bag projects in every shape and size imaginable, ready to go ...
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