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Any area of sewing by machine or by hand can be
explored through our impressive collection of
publications. Quilting, heirloom sewing, fitting and
silk embroidering are a few of these areas.
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Nancy's Favorite 101
Notions by Nancy Zieman. Sew, Quilt, and
Embroider With Ease. For the past 25 years, Nancy Zieman has offered innovative ideas, inspiration and information designed to make sewing, serging, quilting and embroidering more efficient - and more enjoyable. Now she offers a guidebook to every tool you'll ever need! Nancy's Favorite 101 Notions covers the standards - not all pins are created equal! - as well as some one-task wonders that can make the difference between a frustrating failure and a wonderful work of art. Nancy describes the features of each tool - so you can find a tool that works, regardless of brand - and details the various uses. Helpful Notes from Nancy and Budget-Friendly tips are sprinkled throughout, as are illustrated mini-demonstrations. With Nancy's Favorite 101 Notions, you can find the tools that will make sewing easier, faster, creative, and more fun! |
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A to Z of Sewing by
Martingale and Company. The Ultimate Guide for
Beginning to Advanced Sewing. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sewer, this comprehensive book is a must! Filled with detailed instructions, A to Z of Sewing is an indispensable reference book for readers who wish to develop their skills and give each project a professional finish.
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"99 Ways to Sew, Cut and Deck
Out Your Denim" by Faith Blakney, Justina
Blakney, and Ellen Schultz. How many pairs of old jeans do you have in your closet? Everyone from the sewing novice to the fashion guru can appreciate the 99 ingenious projects that will reincarnate your denim has-beens to fashion must-haves. The techniques are simple, the supplies are easy to find, and every project takes ninety minutes or less, from start to finish. Collectively known as compai, Faith Blakney, Justina Blakney, and Ellen Schultz are the founders of a new fashion movement and the authors of 99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie your T-Shirt Into Something Special. Table of Contents. Page 2. |
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"101 Ways to Use Your First
Sewing Machine" by Elizabeth Dubicki. So you bought your first sewing machine... now what? Expert sewing author, Elizabeth Dubicki will take you from fashion to home dec with 101 useful and money saving ways to use your first sewing machine. Learn to shorten pants, alter a neckline, or update last year's suit. Decorate your home with simple pillows, a variety of drapes, or update the look of that garage sale find. Table of Contents. Page 2. |
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"Sew U" by Wendy
Mullin. Looking to wear something new? Something cute yet hip and one of a kind? Make it yourself! SEW U from indie fashion darling Wendy Mullin is the first truly cool sewing guide for creative girls and pudding designers everywhere. It comes complete with three full Simplicity patterns produced exclusively for thin book (a fifteen-dollar retail value)'. Sewing is being reclaimed by a new generation. one that is bored by poor quality and homogeneous design. Downtown fashion designer Wendy Mullin. of Built by Wendy, teaches the creatively inclined and ultrastylish how to make the perfect skirt, shirt. and pants. She gives you everything you need to know to begin sewing and provides step-by-step instructions and patterns directly from her studio. Wendy explains how to customize everything from the fit to the pockets so you can create hundreds of different looks using the same three. patterns, Her ideas and advice will inspire you to rethink and revamp all your clothes to make fabulous custom fashions. So next time someone asks who designed your favorite new skirt, go ahead. tell them - you did! Table of Contents. Page 2. |
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The New Handmade Simple
Sewing for Contemporary Style by Cassie
Barden.
In an age of mass-produced fashion, express your individual style! Create handmade projects for your wardrobe and home with only a small time commitment and basic sewing skills. Now you can make fun, useful accessories and gifts with the contemporary fabrics you love.
It's fresh. It's unique. It's handmade!
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"Altered Clothing" by
Kathleen Maggio.
Altered Clothing shows you how to transform basic, out-of-date, or vintage garments and accessories into new custom fashions with a DIY twist. Altered Clothing features:
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"Beautiful Baby
Blankets" by Trudy Horne.
Whether for everyday use, a special occasion, for one of your own, or for someone else, custom made blankets are wonderful sewing projects, useful items, and are always appreciated gifts. The instructions detailed in this book demonstrate several ways to edge fabric with binding and offer a variety of projects for transforming a plain piece of fabric into a beautiful baby blanket. |
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Measuring and Fitting
Girls by Nancy Coburn. Answers to All Your Questions About Measuring and Fitting Girls includes a pull-out sheet of standard size measurements that can be laminated and used over and over. Charts include measurements for infants, toddlers, girls, pre-teens, teen-agers, and chubbies. Also included are arm circumference measurements and wrist measurements for your sewing convenience. The text contains every trick I know about measuring and fitting girls, from babies to teen-agers to chubbies. This one should be a classic - includes information that you will use over and over. |
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Baby Boy Christening
Gowns by Ginger Snaps Designs - Nancy Coburn. Baby Boy Christening Gowns features Christening gowns with simple construction and design options. The designs lend themselves well to the use of a variety of unique trims and fabric textures that are especially suitable for infant boys. Even the most reluctant fathers will have a hard time objecting to the Christening gowns presented in this book. Beautiful gowns can be created using unique fabric selections such as linen, linen batiste, Swiss flannel, Heirloom Crepe, silk dupioni, satin batiste, as well as the more traditional Swiss batistes, pima cottons, and polyester-cotton batistes. Pale color variations can be used to add interest to the fabric selections. Embellishment options presented in this book include a pointed collar, tucks used with tiny pearl buttons, cording, or Swiss eyelet trims, and neckline treatments that include the use of entredeux-edged Swiss trims, tatting, and cording. The sleeve options are all ideal for use on gowns for baby boys and there is the additional option of adding hand shadow work or machine embroidery, if you desire. My hope is that you will feel the joy of creating your own baby boy Christening gown as you select the basic construction features that you like and as you continue making fabric selections and trim choices to create your one-of-a-kind family heirloom. |
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It's a Wrap II by
Susan Breier. Sewing New Shapes, Exploring New
Techniques. Start with simple clothesline, wrap it with fabric strips, and coil it into a work of art! Susan Breier's previous book, It's a Wrap, inspired crafters around the world to wrap, coil, and sew. This exciting collection offers 20 fresh projects plus handle and lid variations, and introduces new shapes, including the triangle, heart, and figure eight. Create unique items and learn to embellish them with beads, buttons, yarns, coils, and dimensional flowers. It's easy! Appropriate for all skill levels, these projects can be sewn on a regular machine. Step-by-step photos and instructions clearly show the structure and details. You'll love being a "wrap" artist! |
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Oliver + S Little Things to
Sew by Liesl Gibson. Photographs by Laurie
Frankel. 20 Classic Accessories and Toys for
Children. Just as we loved to dress paper dolls with cut-out clothing when we were kids, we now love to dress the children in our lives with garments we've hand-crafted. No one understands this better than Liesl Gibson, founder of Oliver + S, a sewing pattern company known for its contemporary yet classically sensible kids' designs, as well as its precise, easy-to-follow instructions. In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you'll find whimsical yet practical accessories for children, such as a hat, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, messenger bag, and quilt - all designed with the same style and attention to detail for which Oliver + S's individual patterns are renowned. As an added bonus, the book comes with two cardstock paper dolls that can be dressed with "clothing" cut from the book's jacket - a little something extra to keep young ones occupied as you stitch up new items for their wardrobes! |
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One Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker
and Patricia Hoskins. Look how much you can make with just one yard of fabric! 101 Irresistible Options - Gather your fabric odds and ends and start sewing! In just a few hours you can turn a single yard of pretty cloth into a sturdy shopping tote, a cuddly plush turtle, or any of 99 other gift-worthy items. All the pieces for sewing success are here - great patterns in a special pull-out pocket, easy instructions, and creative inspiration! Table of Contents, Page 2 |
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The Sewing Machine Classroom by Charlene Phillips. Make the most of your sewing machine! Join author Charlene Phillips as you learn all about your new best friend - your sewing machine! From fabric to feet to finished product, you'll be guided through techniques for mastering your machine and using it to perform basic to advanced stitching tasks. Whether you've been sewing for years or just gotten the itch, you'll find invaluable information inside for using your sewing machine to its maximum potential. Learn how to:
Take control of your sewing machine and achieve wonderful results every time! |
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Fun With Sulky Blendables and Solid Color Cotton Threads by Joyce Drexler. Be dazzled and amazed at the many ways to create with Blendables!
Free CD inside featuring 7 Bonus Projects, Patterns, and Gallery! Let your inner vision and creativeness shine on as you enjoy your journey using Sulky Blendables! |
