The Art of Manipulating Fabric Art of Manipulating Fabric more books like this

by Colette Wolff

This volume demonstrates the techniques for the three-dimensional manipulation of fabric. It categorizes the techniques showing how they are related, giving examples of both modern and traditional variations. The techniques show how to reconstruct a flat piece of cloth using only a threaded needle.

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Fine Embellishment Techniques more books like this

by Jane Conlon

You don't have to be a needlework expert to add fashion embellishment techniques from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s to your wardrobe. With just a little practice anyone can create an elegant beaded gown, add custom-made braiding to a simple blouse, art deco trims and piping to a jacket, or use traditional threadwork techniques to spice up a linen ...

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Making Handbags & Purses: 50 Patterns & Designs from Casual to Corporate more books like this

by Carol Parks

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.'

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Nicky Epsteins Knitted Embellishments: 350 Appliquis, Borders, Cords, and More! more books like this

by Nicky Epstein

Learn how to use knitted appliques, borders, cords, embroidery, and enhancements to add flair to handmade knitted garments. 300 color photos.

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Handmade Bags more books like this

by Caroline Darke, Terence Terry

Create a wide variety of stylish handbags using these easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. The 30 projects include everything from simple sequined felt bags to ornate leather designs. Also includes explanations and descriptions of various materials, tools, techniques, tips, and decorations to achieve a perfect finish on tote bags, drawstring ...

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Motifs for Crazy Quilting more books like this

by J Marsha Michler

The first book dedicated to surface embellishments on crazy quilts is finally here! The book presents quilters with everything they need to know about creating their own hand worked motifs and patterns, and transferring them to patch interiors. From flowers and animals to the alphabet and more, quilters will use techniques such as silk ribbon ...

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Hip Handbags: Creating & Embellishing 40 Great-Looking Bags more books like this

by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader, Valerie Shrader

All the techniques for making a uniquely personal purse are right here. Forty projects offer a wide variety of fabulous choices, featuring great fabrics and design options, including novelty threads, raffia ribbon, straps made of jeweled necklaces and bracelets, beautiful yet easy embroidery, and more. Crafters who really want to start from ...

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The Perfect Bag: 101 Stylish Looks from Simple Patterns more books like this

by Linda McGehee

A good purse is as important as a good friend and sometimes it doubles as both! In this hot new how-to from first lady of handbags Linda McGehee, sewers will discover how one multisized pattern and proven techniques can create 101 different looks. By changing the size, shape, straps and adding a multitude of embellishments, one simple pattern ...

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The Temari Book: Techniques & Patterns for Making Japanese Thread Balls more books like this

by Anna Diamond

This work provides a complete guide to the Japanese art of making colourful, embroidered thread balls - used as beautiful decorations and given as traditional gifts. The modern version of the craft involves wrapping polystyrene balls with thread, and then embellishing them with ornate embroidery. It looks complicated, but it isn't! The work offers ...

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Simple Sewing with a French Twist: An Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes and Home Accessories with Style more books like this

by Celine Dupuy, Anne Bullat Piscaglia (Illustrator), Marie-Pierre Morel (Photographer)

The inimitable Celine Dupuy presents sewers of all skill levels with over 50 projects, each with a touch of something wonderfully, whimsically French. Including easy items to sew for the home, fashion accessories, delightful gifts and innovative ideas for customising your favourite pieces of furniture, these chic patterns will inspire you. From ...

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Barbara Randle's More Crazy Quilting with Attitude more books like this

by Barbara Randle

Fans of crazy quilting will happily lose themselves in the exciting world of Barbara Randle's More Crazy Quilting with Attitude. In this follow-up to Randle's popular Barbara Randle's Crazy Quilting with Attitude, three modern techniques for crazy quilting and embellishing are covered as well as tips for designing. Featured in this ultimate crazy ...

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150 Knitted Trims: Designs for Beautiful Decorative Edgings, from Beaded Braids to Cables, Bobbles, and Fringes more books like this

by Lesley Stanfield

"150 Knitted Trims" offers a beautiful and diverse collection of contemporary and classic trims. Each trim is displayed in a swatch with complete row-by-row instructions, plus information on the dimensions of the finished trim and the amount of yarn required per length. Select from colorful zigzags and chevrons; twisted cords and bobble fringes; ...

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Sew Easy Embellishments more books like this

by Nancy Zieman

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Christopher Nejman's Pillows: Designer Sewing Techniques more books like this

by Christopher Nejman

This exquisite sewing guide gives sewers confidence in their own creativity and the unlimited potential of their favourite sewing machine. With 200+ colour photos, skilled designer and charismatic sewing instructor Christopher Nejman demonstrates how to utilise sewing machines and creative techniques to create 15 stunning designer pillows. Sewers ...

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Hand-Stitched Boxes: Plastic Canvas, Cross Stitch, Embrodiery, Patchwork more books like this

by Meg Evans

A guide to creating hand-stitched boxes. The projects featured cover a variety of sizes and shapes and involve using techniques including free-embroidery, canvaswork, cross stitch and folded patchwork. All the projects are graded to indicate their level of difficulty.

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Denim by Design more books like this

by Barb Chauncey

A pair of outgrown or outworn denim jeans and a creative spirit is all sewers need when they turn to this easy-to-use guide for transforming recycled denim into dynamic clothing. More than 150 colourful step-by-step photos, directions and patterns help sewers of all levels to inexpensively create vests, purses, belts and other denim-driven ...

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Sewing Edges & Corners more books like this

by Linda Lee

A book to appeal to all types of sewers, whether they sew garments or home decorating projects. More than 40 major corner and edging techniques are covered in a quick reference format: organised by type of technique, and illustrated with full colour photographs, the information is both easy to find and comprehensive. Embellishment is a current ...

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Heirloom Sewing for Today: Classic Materials, Contemporary Machine Techniques more books like this

by Sandy Hunter

A guide to using modern sewing machines and machine made laces and fabrics to create heirloom quality clothing. Details are given on making scarves, pillowcases, napkins, and adapting blouses, skirts and nightgowns, and a special section is devoted to gift ideas.

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Cross Stitch Plus: Beadwork, Counted Satin Stitch, Ribbon Embroidery, Blackwork, Withdrawn and Pulled Work and Hardanger more books like this

by Lindsey Fox, Heather Sproat

A collection of 30 projects combining cross stitch with beadwork, ribbon embroidery, Hardanger, blackwork, counted satin stitch and pulled work. Each technique is explained and guidance given on additional materials and tools. The projects use products such as Aida Plus and metallic threads.

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Sew Many Bags, Sew Little Time: Over 30 Stylish Bags and Simple Accessories more books like this

by Sally Southern

A girl can never have too many bags, and when she's shopped the store dry, this is the book she needs to start making her own - fast!Step-by-step projects show how to make a range of amazing yet simple bags, from easy shoppers and simple day-time bags, to glamourous evening bags, cosmopolitan weekend bags and even a cute laundry bag.Sassy ...

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Martha's Sewing Room: Program Guide for Public TV Series-100 more books like this

by Martha C. Pullen, Angela C. Pullen (Illustrator), Cynthia Handy (Illustrator)

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Sewing Vintage Style more books like this

by Mary Jo Hiney

Step into a bygone era with the nostalgic projects in this unique sewing collection. A keepsake in its own right, this beautifully designed and illustrated volume shows how to recycle precious textile fragments of the past and transform them into tasteful treasures for today. Master a range of needlework techniques, including crazy quilt, trapunto ...

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Making Handbags: Retro, Chic, Luxurious more books like this

by Ellen Goldstein-Lynch, Sarah Mullins, Nicole Malone

From vintage styles to trendy beaded bags, this handbook shows readers how they can create affordable, designer-quality handbags right in their homes, even if they've never sewn a stitch.

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Embellished Crochet: Bead, Embroider, Fringe, and More: 28 Stunning Designs to Make Using Caron International Yarn more books like this

by Cari Clement

A wide variety of decoration and embellishments adorn the beautifully crafted crocheted garments and accessories in this book conceived by Cari Clement. Two of the hottest fashion trends in recent years, both embellishing and crochet have emerged as sophisticated fashion influences. If you ever wanted to try your hand at either you'll be thrilled ...

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Quilted Projects from Scraps and Stash: Crazy Quilting, Collage, and Embellishments more books like this

by Betty Auth, Candie Frankel

A colorful guide to incorporating quilts into home design features a wide variety of projects utilizing quilted scraps, hand-dyed and painted fabrics, velvets, silks, satins, and photo transfers. Original.

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