Sewing is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of sewing. This book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful sewing tip sidebars, and a painstakingly detailed glossary, Sewing teaches you how to sew successfully. You will learn ...
An illustrated guide with step-by-step instructions to making sachets and ornaments, tiebacks, pillows and lampshades, belts, bags, hats and clothing, and many more ideas, all from cast-off neckties.
This revised and updated edition of the 1981 volume contains updated photographs and artwork as well as new sections on sewing supplies, materials, and equipment; fabrics; a new color wheel; and metric as well as standard measurements.
This volume provides the guidance you need to sew successfully, whatever your level of skill. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions cover everything from cutting out patterns to making sleeves and fitting zips, and are accompanied by thousands of colourful illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. This encyclopaedia of sewing includes detailed ...
In this follow-up to "The Apron Book," Geisel shares her own and others' stories and memories from the linen closet. Stories are accompanied by photos of the tablecloths, napkins, and other table linens passed from generation to generation.
Have you ever felt that where you live lacks character, doesn't reflect who you are, or is just plain dull? You'll be surprised how easy it is to turn fabric into decorating magic and cool accessories with this simple, yet fun volume. "Your Space" shows readers how to transform those nondescript spaces into dramatic showplaces. Dress up a wall or ...
Thirty sophisticated sewing patterns bring the pleasures of French country living to the home. Kaari Meng, founder of the celebrated vintage textile and ephemera shop French General, includes patterns for a scalloped tablecloth, linen curtains, piles of pillows and bedding, lavender sachets, travel bags, and more. These ready-to-use sewing and ...
Luxurious linens, lovely old lace, charming chenille and cross stitch and timeless textiles: collectors who love beautiful antique fabrics and seamstresses who have classic clothing they would like to recycle will find inspiration in this book. There is something for everyone here, including: an exquisite christening gown adorned with lace; a ...
This guide spotlights over 700 full-color photographs of kitchen and home collectibles, and offers a fresh approach to collecting retro housewares, textiles, and decor.
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 ...
This new book from an acclaimed sewing author puts a unique spin on creative decorative projects for every room the house. Sandra Betzina has teamed up with interior decorator Debbie Valentine to create projects that are stylish and appealing, yet easy for amateur sewers to tackle. - Pillows - Sleeping Comforts - Window Coverings - Slipovers - ...
This text contains numerous cross-stitch designs for decorating every room in the house. 40 projects range from sunflower welcome signs and colour pillows to bathroom accessories and rose curtain sashes, and are accompanied by easy-to-follow charts and full colour photographs.
Whether it's leftover fabric that coordinates with your latest quilt or just a really great large print you'd like to showcase rather than cutting up for blocks, the patterns in this book have an easy, modern look with clean lines and simple cuts. Easy-to-understand worksheets and tables help you to calculate yardages and cutting steps, whatever ...
In this book, Nancy Zieman introduces her friend and coauthor, Gail Brown. Together, they have assembled over 75 quick and easy projects that will make fun gifts and great additions to the home. There are gift ideas for everyone from babies to grandparents and even interesting ideas for wrapping the gifts. A sewing workshop chapter is included for ...
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 ...
Creating home decoration items with vintage textiles is the latest sewing trend, fuelled by the resurgence of interest in simpler times and lifestyles. A source of inspiration, ideas, and projects, this exciting new book shows how to locate, purchase, prepare and assemble vintage textiles to create home decoration projects that reflects these ...
Household linens incarnate a complex tradition that spans centuries and an astounding breadth of cultures. They exist in an infinite variety of fibers and weaves and can be adorned with embroidery, lace and other exquisite refinements. Linens have occasionally become so silken, so finely damasked and so magnificently decorated that they aroused ...
Fabric and maybe a touch of paint: see how the three hip hosts of "Material Girls" transform a home. Readers can learn from DIY's expert "seam team" - interior designer Cat Wei, upholsterer Kelly Keener, and seamstress April Eden - superheroes of sewing and style. Instead of emptying a room and starting from scratch, the Material Girls create ...
A guide to creating fabric-based projects around the home, which encompasses chairs, sofas, beds and tables. This book provides step-by-step photography to explain basic techniques, more advanced tricks of the trade and advice on the aesthetics of home decorating with fabrics.
Dinner parties at your own home are always a special occasion. This volume will help make them even more special by providing instructions and inspiration for creating your very own beautiful table toppers, coasters, place settings, and more. "Oh Sew Easy Table Toppers" presents expert advice and ideas for fabric and colour themes, bindings, hems, ...
Crisp, personalized bed linens, hand-embroidered napkins, simple lace curtains, a lined picnic hamper - this volume reveals how easy it is to create luxurious linens that are both sophisticated enough for city dwelling and relaxed enough for country living. The book shows how to transform ordinary linens or create your own beautiful household ...
Tops the collectors' list as the best identification and value guide for hand-stitched artwork of the past century. Tablecloths, doilies, collars, napkins, towels, and more are spread out for simple identification, authentication, and pricing. Includes crochet.
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