Download or read book Adventures in Needlework written by Jessica Aldred and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book of bright and funky designs that shows how stitching has become seriously stylish. The unique projects bridge the gap between craft & interior design and progress in difficulty throughout. These UK authors have produced a stunning book that will appeal to both beginning and experienced stitchers.

Download or read book With Bold Needle and Thread written by Rosemary McLeod and published by Godwit. This book was released on 2013-04-05 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magnificent vintage craft and needlework book, coupled with social history. Craft of all sorts is having a strong revival and there is no more expert writer and designer than the talented Rosemary McLeod. A longtime avid collector, maker, exhibition curator, craft historian and writer, her glorious new book is a treasure trove for the serious embroiderer, felter, sewer and knitter. McLeod takes vintage patterns and renders them with a modern twist. The 47 projects range from bags to gloves, cushions to tea cosies covers, wrapped up with memoir, social history, fascinating facts, tips and hints. A Listener 'Top 100' book of 2013. The projects are all magnificently photographed by leading photographer Jane Ussher and the evocative 'still lives' of pieces and objects from McLeod's exquisite and enviable collection make this book a jewel in itself.

Download or read book Sew a Backyard Adventure written by Susan Lou Maw and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encourages children to put down their electronics and discover the joy of the outdoors with 21 camping inspired projects.

Download or read book Mape Adventures 3 Tm 2008 Ed written by and published by Rex Bookstore, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Stitched with Personality written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-08 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a sewing odyssey that transforms every fiber and thread into a personal expression of style with "Stitched with Personality"—the ultimate eBook for sewing enthusiasts looking to infuse their creations with flair and individuality. Whether you're brandishing a needle for the first time or threading through experience, this guide is your golden ticket to mastering the art of sewing in all its textured glory. From the hum of the machine to the intricate dance of the needle, "Stitched with Personality" is your seasoned guide through the realms of fabric, pattern, and imagination. Navigate the initial steps of choosing your trusty sewing machine companion and learn the intimate secrets of its components. Allow your hands to become an extension of its purpose as you thread your way through readiness into action. Journey into the colorful universe of fabrics—unfold their stories, understand their labels, and prepare them to play their part in your sartorial symphony. With your chosen fabrics whispering secrets of transformation, you will select and tailor patterns to sketch the outlines of your upcoming masterpieces. Every stitch counts as "Stitched with Personality" delves into the artisan's arsenal, detailing the essential tools to carve your craft. Through chapters dedicated to the essential stitches, seam finishes, and closures like zippers and buttonholes, embrace the fine art of detail that elevates simple cloth to wearable wonders. Capitalize on newfound skills with hands-on projects, from elegantly simple tote bags to custom-fit personal panache in skirts and tees. Ascend to the nuances of fit and alterations—because a masterpiece is as nuanced as the individual it adorns. Conquer textiles from the commonplace to the exotic. Learn to tame knits, capture the essence of textures, and summon the boldness of trims, marrying durability with your distinctive mark. Step forward as "Stitched with Personality" guides you to shape your own sewing style, echoing your individuality through fabric and thread. As the seasons roll, so too will your repertoire expand—summer sundresses to winter woolens—each project becomes a thread in your own evolving tapestry. With sustainability in heart, embark on projects that repurpose and reverence the past while sewing a future punctuated by your personal touch. Beyond the needle and thread, this eBook empowers you to document, share, and continue your sewing journey. It's a comprehensive, inspiring, and intimate foray into the world of sewing, from first stitch to last press—tailored to those who see not just garments, but possibilities. Prepare your space. Gather your materials. Thread the needle. "Stitched with Personality" awaits to turn your sewing dreams into stitched realities. Embrace your needlework narrative—where every thread tells your story.

Download or read book Sewing For Dummies written by Jan Saunders Maresh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-11-13 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the basic skills and techniques you need for successful hand and machine sewing Over the past ten years, interest in sewing has grown. If want to learn how to sew or to improve your skills, Sewing For Dummies is the book you need to get started. This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings that fit your personal style, your measurements, and your aesthetic. Find great patterns in stores and online, give thrift store finds new life, and learn about cool new fabrics and sewing trends. You'll also get an overview of common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, so you can take up this relaxing, creative hobby with confidence. A full-color insert brings the text to life. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you use your new skills to create wonderful handmade pieces. Learn hand and machine sewing skills, starting with the basics and working your way up Choose the right sewing machine for your needs and follow step-by-step tutorials to master its use Makes repairs and alterations to keep your wardrobe current Learn about online sewing resources and get ideas for finding fabric and patterns This Dummies guide will help anyone who wants to learn basic sewing skills or brush up on what they already know. Sew a button back on your jacket, make pillowcases from an old dress, alter that great vintage dress to fit like a glove, and complete any other sewing projects you can dream up.

Download or read book Blackwork written by Monica Ferris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Halloween, Betsy Devonshire, owner of the Crewel World needlework shop and part-time sleuth, is haunted by murder. After one too many pints, a local blames bar owner and Wicca practitioner Leona Cunningham for a series of "accidents" that have happened throughout town. When he ends up dead without a mark on his body, Leona's the main suspect. But Betsy being on the case spells trouble for the killer.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sewing written by Missy Shepler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manual that offers seamstresses the Right Stitch. From first threading a needle to the final completed project, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sewing provides readers with a "learn- as-you-go" method that helps build sewing skills both by hand and by machine. ? Each chapter has a practice project for readers to apply their newly acquired skills to completing ? Includes dozens of easy-to-understand visual aid line drawings and photographs ? Features basic machine care and maintenance information

Download or read book The Best of Sewing Machine written by Lynda Milligan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach children to sew on a machine with kid-friendly, boredom-busting projects! Start off your kids on a lifelong sewing adventure with simple projects they’ll love to make. Starting with basic handmade cards and accessories to learn their machine, they’ll work their way up to challenging projects like a notebook cover and drawstring backpack. With safety tips, skill-building games to play, and puzzles to practice and remember all they’ve learned, this updated second edition from sewing educators Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith is ideal for kids. Make a button-up owl * a mix-and-match monster * a backpack * a greeting card * a treasure pouch * and more! Includes extensive illustrations and diagrams

Download or read book Consumers All written by United States. Department of Agriculture and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Adventures in Bookbinding written by Jeannine Stein and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each project in this book combines bookbinding with a specific craft such as quilting, jewelry making, or polymer clay, and offer levels of expertise: basic, novice, and expert. Illustrated step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate how to construct the cover pages, and a unique binding technique, easy enough for a beginner to master. Each project also features two other versions with the same binding geared to those with more or less experience. The novice version is for those who have no knowledge of the craft and want shortcuts, but love the look. For the quilter's book, for example, vintage quilt pieces become the covers so all that's needing in the binding. Or if you're interested in wool felting use an old sweater. This offers great opportunities for upcycling. The expert version is for those who have a great deal of knowledge and proficiency of a certain craft - the master art quilter, for example. For this version, an expert guest artist has created the cover and the author has created the binding. This offers yet another creative opportunity - the collaborative project. Since crafters often get involved with round-robins and other shared endeavors, this will show them yet another way to combine their skills. No other craft book offers the possibilities and challenges that Adventures in Bookbinding does. Readers will return to it again and again to find inspiration and ideas.

Download or read book Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes written by Joi Mahon and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · A complete manual on how to sew clothes that details the processes and techniques · Filled with expert instruction on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, finishing, detailing, and more · Includes slopers so you can tailor your pieces for every body type · Also includes valuable guidance on crucial techniques, from how to install a zipper and use notions to getting a good fit from any sewing pattern · Features a bonus tutorial on how to make pants and fit material · Author Joi Mahon is an award-winning designer, instructor, licensed pattern designer, and creator of Joi’s Perfect Pattern and Fit Club

Download or read book Stitched Style written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-11-06 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Unleash Your Creativity with “Stitched Style”** Transform your closet and ignite your creativity with "Stitched Style," the ultimate guide to creating your own fashion-forward wardrobe. Whether you're a seasoned sewing enthusiast or a complete beginner, this eBook takes you on an exciting journey through the world of DIY fashion. Dive into Chapter 1 as you embrace the essence of crafting your personal style from scratch. Discover the tools that will become your best friends in Section 2, ensuring you have everything you need to start your sewing adventure. With Chapter 2, get acquainted with fabrics and textures, learning to select and handle a variety of textiles to bring your unique designs to life. By mastering the basic stitches in Chapter 3, you'll be well-equipped to create garments that showcase your style and flair. Chapter 4 helps you design your first garment, providing step-by-step guidance on pattern selection and the art of taking the perfect measurements. From crafting comfortable tops and t-shirts in Chapter 5 to sewing skirts and trousers in Chapter 6, "Stitched Style" has got you covered. Explore the art of dressmaking in Chapter 7, where you’ll find inspiration for casual day dresses and elegant evening wear. Add unique touches with trim, lace, and embroidery in Chapter 8 and master fasteners and closures in Chapter 9, making every piece uniquely yours. In Chapters 10 and 11, channel your creativity into accessories and upcycling projects, breathing new life into old favorites. With tips on troubleshooting common issues, maintaining your equipment, and showcasing your creations, Chapters 12 to 14 ensure that your sewing journey is as smooth as it is rewarding. Finish with Chapter 15, where you'll build confidence to further explore and expand your skills. "Stitched Style" is more than a sewing manual; it's an invitation to express yourself through the timeless art of sewing. Begin your stylish journey today!

Download or read book Level Up Creative Cosplay written by Amanda Haas and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expand your costume-making skills and go from beginner to confident maker! Picking up where Creative Cosplay left off, this new volume prepares costume enthusiasts to create out-of-this-world effects from head to toe! Cosplayers of all experience levels have much to gain from Amanda’s expertise as a national cosplay competition winner and judge. Learn the basics of making an original costume pattern, using prosthetics and latex, and customizing fabric through dyeing and painting. Transform yourself into the character of your choice with Special Effects (SFX) makeup. SFX makeup uses prosthetics and smaller on-skin materials to create illusions — such as wounds, scars, deformities, or supernatural features — directly on the skin. Get the scoop on sergers, embroidery machines, and using a digital cutter Pick up industry secrets on the basics of LED work, body painting, and SFX makeup Create a DIY costume repair kit for conventions, and market yourself in the cosplay world

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Download or read book Super Subversive Cross Stitch written by Julie Jackson and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the OG of the Subversive Cross Stitch movement (and brand of the same name) comes Super Subversive Cross Stitch. Featuring 50 easy-to-make designs—both brand-new patterns and fan favorites—stitched together with trademark wit. Don't freak out. Don't make this about you. May your life be as amazing as you pretend it is on Facebook. What fresh hell is this? Not today, Satan. Super Subversive Cross Stitch is here to provide crafters with the snarky inspirations they love to stitch. The book features 50 patterns—23 brand-new designs and 27 fan favorites—along with easy-to-follow instructions for the beginner and fonts and designs for adventurous crafters looking to customize their creations. It recasts a traditional, dare we say "sentimental," craft into a modern, relevant art form. It's the latest offering in the Subversive Cross Stitch brand, beloved by legions of DIYers. Less messy than graffiti, Super Subversive Cross Stitch allows crafters to adorn walls with political pith and irreverent twists on classic quotes ("I think, therefore I drink," "Let the good times be gin"). “This book reminds me that I'm not alone in being crafty and sweary all at the same time. Pass the gin.” —Jenny Lawson, New York Times–bestselling author of Furiously Happy, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, and Broken "Julie is the true OG of the subversive cross-stitch movement. Modern cross-stitch design would not be what it is today without her. She is a positive and supportive force in the cross-stitch community, providing mentorship to other designers and welcoming new stitchers into the hobby. I am so excited about her new book!" —Stephanie Rohr, author of Feminist Cross-Stitch

Download or read book Knit Your Own Murder written by Monica Ferris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the USA Today bestselling Needlecraft Mysteries, Betsy Devonshire has her hands tied between running her needlework shop and turning her sharp eye for deduction to solving crimes… The Monday Bunch and other local knitters are participating in a fund-raising auction to save a community center, creating a growing pile of stuffed animals and toys right in front of the auctioneers as the audience bids. Among those contributing the most knitted goods is temperamental businesswoman Maddy Hanover—who keels over halfway through the event. After she is pronounced DOA, an autopsy reveals that Maddy had been poisoned. But how? And by whom? One of the prime suspects is her ruthless business rival Joe Mickels, who lost a bitterly contested property bid to Maddy. When Mickels pleads his innocence to Betsy, she reluctantly believes him. But if Betsy is going to uncover the real murderer’s identity, she must first untangle the knots Maddy made in her relationships throughout her life…