Download or read book Exquisite Embellishments for Your Clothes written by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Exquisite Embellishments for your Clothes' contains 47 projects which introduce the reader to a variety of techniques for working with specialty threads, sequins, lace, appliques, and more."
Download or read book Fun Fabulous Tops to Sew written by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It takes a fabulous top to top off an outfit perfectly--and these smart and trendy choices are right at the height of fashion. Plus, they’re simple to sew, with each project building on the one before so novices can progressively develop their skills-including seaming, adding darts, setting in sleeves, and inserting a neckline flounce or collar. Newcomers, or those who feel a little rusty, can begin with the mock-wrap blouse or an extremely easy-to-make pullover tank with topstitching. Ponchos remain cool as ever, and the lightweight version here showcases wonderfully interesting fabric. A jacket with contemporary cropped sleeves goes smoothly from a day at work to an evening out.
Download or read book Fun Fabulous Pillows to Sew written by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever seen a fabulous pillow in a boutique or catalog and thought: "I wish I could make that”? Fortunately, you can! Pillows are one of the easiest home decorating items to sew, and these 15 styles will appeal to today’s hip readers. A short introductory course provides all the basic skills--seaming, installing a zipper, stitching buttons and buttonholes, adding flanges--and then it’s time to sew. Start simple with a knife-edged square pillow, move on to a boxed cushion with piping, and create a bolster to showcase a fabulous fabric. Each project builds on the one before, so readers progressively develop a repertoire of skills. Many of the pillows feature popular embellishments such as ribbon trim, appliqu�, and embroidery.
Download or read book Simple Contemporary Quilts written by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to quilting offers detailed instruction in the basic tools and techniques of quilting and helpful advice on preparing the fabric to assembling the final quilt, in a book with twenty creative projects.
Download or read book Pretty Little Purses and Pouches written by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their charming, simply irresistible projects, the Pretty Little series has made a huge splash with crafters. And this newest entry is sure to become one of the biggest hits ever, because every woman knows that you just can’t have too many darling, stylish purses! These 30 clever and adorable little carryalls range from cute cell phone cases and wallets to daytime purses and glam evening bags. They come from a pool of wildly creative designers, and showcase the latest trends in fabric, design, and embellishment: every one is unique, colorful, modern, and playfully feminine. Who wouldn’t love the sweet heart-covered pouch with a smiling face on the front, plus tiny felted hands and feet? Or the bold and bright petite wool tote that sports a bouquet of felt flowers? And that’s just the beginning of the crafting fun, because there’s so much more, including a vintage linen clutch featuring a pretty ruched front. Of course, as always, the entire book looks as stunning as the individual projects, with beautiful color photos throughout, plus patterns and templates.
Download or read book Pretty Little Patchwork written by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patchwork--the piecing together of many different fabrics--is back! And it’s making a splash on fashion runways, in the hottest magazines, and on the coolest indie craft blogs. No wonder, because patchwork gives stitchers an exciting way to make use of their old fabric scraps; in effect, they’re designing new material by creating original combinations of patterns. Thanks to a pool of talented designers and this new entry in the popular Pretty Little series, anyone can pick out some fabrics and get started. Thirty projects showcase a variety of creative ideas, including funky ornaments, a silk scarf, star pincushions, a yoga-mat carrier, and much more. An introduction teaches the basic techniques, and all the projects appear in full-color, close-up photos.
Download or read book Fine Embellishment Techniques written by Jane Conlon and published by Taunton. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the thrill of creating a unique garment using embellishments!
Download or read book Contemporary Bead Wire Jewelry written by Nathalie Mornu and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 20 of the best contemporary designers have created 43 projects using wire and the diversity of beads available, and the results are truly inspiring. From funky to eclectic, their designs reflect a range of inventive techniques and can be worked with simple hand tools (no soldering required). An introductory chapter presents the necessary supplies and material, along with the basic techniques.
Download or read book A is for Apron written by Nathalie Mornu and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aprons can be seen everywhere, from upscale catalogues to trendy stores. What's more, today's versions are so incredibly cute, they're no longer relegated to kitchen wear.
Download or read book Finery written by Nancy Grubb and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fine Embellishment Techniques written by Jane Conlon and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1999 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the thrill of creating a unique garment using embellishments!
Download or read book Sewing Clothes Elevate Your Sewing Skills written by Joi Mahon and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ·This comprehensive book features more than 30 different techniques from changing design lines to honeycomb smocking. ·Has clear and easy instruction with illustration or photo step outs. ·Includes a stitch dictionary for both couture work and unique embroidery detailing including monograms. ·Features a chart for handling and sewing a variety of couture fabrics. ·This is Joi's second book. FCP published Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes in 2022 which has sold almost 13K copies in one year.
Download or read book Halloween written by Martha Stewart and published by Clarkson Potter Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers Halloween decoration and food concepts, including costume designs, pumpkin and squash carving tips, ideas for creating a haunted house, and recipes for making "mauled" apple cider and spiderweb sundaes.
Download or read book Cutting Edge Decoupage written by Nathalie Mornu and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decoupage has always been one of the easiest, most effective ways to transform old, worn, or simply uninspired objects into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. And this cool, graphic guide gives the craft a fresh twist! Colorful and unabashedly contemporary, with innovative techniques and unexpected materials, these 30 projects end the decoupage doldrums. Every design delivers sophisticated results on such unusual surfaces as a discarded window and the blades of a table fan, and the unique embellishments include illustrations downloaded from the Internet; color photocopies of fabrics; and designs bleached into colored vellum. Retro fashion clippings transform a vintage hatbox into spectacular luggage fit for the most discriminating traveler. Ordinary children's chairs become punchy polka-dotted showpieces with a touch of paint and decoupaged circles. Every effect is fantastic. "A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club."
Download or read book The Happy Homemaker s Handbook written by Raveena Singh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-05-08 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a concise guide for new homemakers facing the multifaceted challenges of managing a home, organising and creating a peaceful environment. Most importantly it teaches you to appreciate what you do. It navigates through the history and evolution of homemaking, from ancient practices to modern-day responsibilities. Addressing common struggles such as time management and self-doubt, it offers practical advice and strategies for overcoming these hurdles. The role of homemakers is presented as crucial, with a focus on the importance of appreciation and support. Through historical insights and advice for the present, readers learn how societal changes have shaped homemaking. This book aims to empower homemakers to find their unique style and approach, making their journey both rewarding and adaptable. It highlights the value of homemaking in building a nurturing space for families. Step into homemaking with confidence and creativity, guided by this supportive companion.
Download or read book How To Live Like A Lady written by Sarah Tomczak and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a lady? It's what the French (who know about these things) call je ne sais quoi. It's a certain something that results from the delicate combination of elegance, charm, and wit. No matter how good looking, wealthy, or accomplished a woman might be, she isn't living the life of a lady until she behaves like one. How to Live Like a Lady is a handbook that will guide any woman, manicured hand in manicured hand, to a lifestyle of manners, style, and elan.
Download or read book Threads Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
