Download or read book Sew Organized for the Busy Girl written by Heidi Staples and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fabric designer and author of Patchwork USA offers tips and fun sewing projects for busy crafters in this illustrated guide. It can be hard to find the time for a creative project when life gets hectic, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Sew Organized for the Busy Girl is full of practical tips to help you fit sewing into your busy lifestyle—and put hours back on the clock! A creative mom of three, Heidi Staples will help you organize your sewing space and works-in-progress so they are ready to roll at a moment's notice. With her easy-to-implement advice, you can revive your creative life and make the most of your time. Heidi also shares 23 fun sewing projects, ranging from handcrafted quilts to home decor, children's gifts, and attractive storage cases. With an arsenal of time-savers, you'll finally finish those projects while enjoying a little "you" time at the sewing machine.
Download or read book Patchwork USA written by Heidi Staples and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a sewing getaway? Heidi Staples of sewing blog Fabric Mutt presents everything needed to have a successful trip, including helpful packing and organizing tips. Each section of this fun, colorful book is organized with travel in mind, offering small, medium, and large projects to be achieved while on the perfect sewing retreat: --Daytrips: Small projects include a Bookmobile Sleeve, Road Trip Pillow, Snapshot Needlebook, Sewing Bee Pincushion, and Coffee Shop Coasters --Weekend Retreats: Bigger projects include a Patio Pillow, Beachcomber Pouch, Kitchenette Set, Scout's Honor Pouch, and a Color Book --Summer Vacations: Extended projects include a Big Bear Cabin Quilt and Palm Springs Bag Get ready to have a fabulous sewing retreat!
Download or read book Sew Adorkable written by Samarra Khaja and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handmade, unique, tongue-in-cheek. Stitch 15 conversation starters that are as fun to sew as they are to tie up with a bow. Designer Samarra Khaja covers the gamut from cheeky wearables (TRAWRzers!) to quirky quilts and home decor. Make a puffy quilt that looks like candy dots, or stitch a tissue box cover that looks like a vintage typewriter. Tailored to smart, talented, crafty folks of all ages, this hilarious book is just as fun to read (trivia time!) as it is chock-full of sewing projects. Bonus: Go "behind the seams" with a textile designer and learn how her ideas come to life.
Download or read book The Busy Woman s Sewing Book written by Nancy Zieman and published by Open Chain Pub. This book was released on 1988 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares sewing shortcuts, and shows how to sew blazers, blouses, dresses, tops, skirts, slacks, and lingerie
Download or read book She Wears the Pants written by Yuko Takada and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew edgy, urban clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe. More and more women are opting to make their own clothes, but most of the books on the market emphasize girly, feminine designs. She Wears the Pants is the first Japanese sewing book (in English) to focus on the increasingly popular "borrowed–from–the–boys" look. Already one of the best–known and reviewed sewing books in Japan, this sporty addition to the sew–it–yourself craze is poised to take the American DIY sewing market by storm. Sometimes women are in the mood for clothes with strong, clean lines and casual sophistication—polish and simplicity without the frills. She Wears the Pants is the book for those times. A graduate of the Bunka Fashion Institute, Yuko Takada provides patterns and instructions for making twenty spare and streamlined wardrobe items, including: Versatile tops that can be either casual or dressy Jackets that are timeless and unique Dresses and skirts that are straight-line or draped Three different pants lengths, from culottes to full-length trousers And much, much more! Patterns can be easily adjusted to suit any body size, and Takada shows readers how to select inexpensive, readily available fabrics and transform them into an elegant new wardrobe. Understated never looked so good!
Download or read book Make Wall Quilts written by C&T Publishing and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorate your living space with 11 pieces of beautiful fabric wall art that will turn your house into a home. Wall quilts are the perfect place to experiment with new techniques (piecing, appliqué, and quilting) without committing to a large-scale project. And with patterns from popular designers—Rebecca Bryan, Emily Cier, Jenifer Dick, Becky Goldsmith, Kathreen Ricketson, Camille Roskelley, Kim Schaefer, Heidi Staples, and Laura Wasilowski—you have a great variety to choose from! Modern or traditional, scrap-friendly or stash-busting, there’s something for everyone in this value-packed book.
Download or read book The Busy Girl s Guide to Sewing written by Carrie McLennan and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed for crafters who find there is never enough time in the day - which is most of them! The fun, quirkily styled projects can be completed in a day, or spaced over a few weekends, so you can have the satisfaction of finishing, as well as starting, projects. This book is written by a truly busy gal with bags of personality and experience, as she learns to sew and discovers how to fit it into her lifestyle. It includes advice on sourcing fabric, upcycling, blogging, joining online communities and more for the ultimate experience for busy girls who sew.
Download or read book Make 1 Weekend Gifts written by and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-03-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create charming gifts in just one-weekend! Whip up something sweet and thoughtful in just the span of a weekend! Bring a personal touch to any gift or home accessory with this collection of charming and fun projects. Projects are versatile and fun from the simple yet cherishable (cards, gift card holder) to little personal accessories, thoughtful gifts for outdoor adventures, home decor, and kitchen gifts for your favorite hosts. What can you make in one weekend? 20+ project ideas for thoughtful handmade gifts Includes personalized and outdoor accessories, cards, banners, kitchen items, and more Bring a personal touch to any gift or home accessory
Download or read book Just for You written by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurture yourself by sewing something that’s just for you You spend all day doing things for everyone else. It’s time to renew your creative energy by sewing something just for yourself. This chic collection of apparel and accessories from the bloggers at sewcanshe.com gives you the perfect way to relax, replenish, and experience the joy of doing what you love. The projects in this book are organized into 12 chapters for the 12 months of the year, so you can sew sweet little projects all year long. Join us in taking the selfish sewing challenge: Sew one thing just for yourself every month. • Spoil yourself with 24 hip, modern purses, totes, skirts, tops, scarves, and other cute clothing and accessories • Contributors include some of Sew Can She’s most popular bloggers: Delia Randall of Delia Creates, Disney Powless of Ruffles and Stuff, Jessica Christian of Craftiness is Not Optional, Katy Dill of No Big Dill • Blog tutorial-style photo instructions make the sewing easy for sewists of all levels
Download or read book Doll Studio Boutique written by Erin Hentzel and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew darling dresses, tops, bottoms, and accessories for 14” dolls Craft a closet full of the exact looks you love... in miniature! Delight the doll lover in your life when you learn to stitch 7 basic garments and 46 variations, sure to inspire for creative play. These simple yet stylish patterns are drafted specifically for 14 1/2'' dolls, though most will fit a variety of brands in the 14'' to 15'' range. From vintage party dresses to cozy pajamas, raglan tops, and summer shorts, these tiny garments satisfy each season and special occasion. No matter your skill level, you'll love these quick-to-sew garments and more advanced projects, many of which can be made from a single fat-quarter. Skirts, tops, totes, dresses, pajamas and more! Sew sweet separates for the 14” doll lover in your life Beginners and proficient sewists can grow their skills while customizing doll attire Most items can be sewn with a single fat quarter, favorite fabric bits, and trims
Download or read book Scrappy Project Planner written by Lori Holt and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dream Sewing Spaces written by Lynette Ranney Black and published by Palmer/Pletsch Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-19 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering numerous ideas to help save sewing enthusiasts time and money, this reference features architectural drawings, organization and storage ideas, and plans to optimize ergonomics. Special attention is also paid to lighting and shelving to increase accessibility and ease use of space, as well as energy-saving options. Including 25 floor plans that are compatible for a range of budgets, this updated edition, which features new information on green living and sustainable products, will delight homemakers and professional seamsters alike.
Download or read book Sewing Happiness written by Sanae Ishida and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create Pinterest-worthy clothing, accessories, and more with this how-to guide and memoir featuring 20 meditative sewing projects, plus inspiring stories that promote creativity, happiness, and fulfillment. When Sanae Ishida was diagnosed with a chronic illness and lost her corporate job, she felt like her whole life was falling apart. Inspired to succeed at just one thing, Ishida vowed to sew all of her daughter’s clothes—and most of her own—for one full year. In Sewing Happiness, Ishida recounts her incredible journey, reflecting on how sewing helped her survive such a difficult time in her life. Sewing Happiness features twenty simple sewing projects (with variations) organized by season and tied together with a thread of memoir that tells the story Ishida’s unexpected transformation and how sewing brought her profound happiness. Each seasonal project—from Japanese-inspired home goods to children’s and women’s clothing—is specially designed to promote health, creativity, and relationships and to provide gentle inspiration to live your best life. Complete with photos and easy-to-follow steps, Sewing Happiness is at once a guide to the craft of sewing and a guide to enjoying life in all its beautiful imperfections.
Download or read book The Busy Woman s Sewing Book written by Nancy Luedtke Zieman and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Craft Volume 01 written by Carla Sinclair and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2006-11-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CRAFT is the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; resourceful spirits who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities. Volume 01, the premier issue, features 23 projects with a twist! Make a programmable LED shirt, turn dud shoes into great knitted boots, felt an iPod cocoon, embroider a skateboard, and much more.
Download or read book Patchwork Please written by Ayumi Takahashi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get fresh inspiration with 19 quick and colorful projects! In Patchwork, Please!, Stitch magazine contributor Ayumi Takahashi has created playful and practical patchwork projects for the home and the people who live in it. Sewing should be fun, and Ayumi Takahashi's patchwork projects embody that happy, playful approach. Known for both her distinctive combination of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings this signature approach to 19 sewing projects. The book begins with basic techniques in patchwork, paper piecing, raw-edged applique, and machine and hand embroidery. Then it's straight into an appealing assortment of projects for the kitchen, home, family, and friends.
Download or read book The Bust DIY Guide to Life written by Laurie Henzel and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the know-how to do it yourself: “This lifestyle manual will come in handy when you need anything from a headache remedy to a dirt-cheap wedding.” —Entertainment Weekly The modern appeal of “do-it-yourself” projects has a broader reach than ever. And who better to teach us how to DIY our lives than the über-crafty editors of BUST, the quirky, raw, and real magazine “for women who have something to get off their chests”? In The BUST DIY Guide to Life, magazine founders Debbie Stoller (of Stitch ’n Bitch fame) and Laurie Henzel have culled more than 250 of the best DIY and craft projects from its 15-year history. Organized by category—beauty and health, fashion, food and entertaining, career, finance, travel, and sex—and written in BUST’s trademark brazen and witty style, this quintessential DIY encyclopedia from the quintessential DIY magazine is eclectic, empowering, hilarious, and downright practical, truly capturing the spirit of women today.
