Download or read book Thrift with a Needle written by Mildred Graves Ryan and published by New York : Scribner. This book was released on 1954 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Make Thrift Mend written by Katrina Rodabaugh and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slow fashion influencer Katrina Rodabaugh, bestselling author of Mending Matters, teaches readers how to mend, patch, dye, and alter clothing for an environmentally conscious, reimagined wardrobe Slow fashion influencer Katrina Rodabaugh follows her bestselling book, Mending Matters, with a comprehensive guide to building (and keeping) a wardrobe that matters. Whether you want to repair your go-to jeans, refresh a favorite garment, alter or dye clothing you already have—this book has all the know-how you’ll need. Woven throughout are stories, essays, and a slow fashion call-to-action, encouraging readers to get involved or deepen their commitment to changing the destructive habit of overconsumption. Rodabaugh has an engaged community (her kits are in high demand and her classes sell out quickly) and a proven ability to tempt sewists and nonsewists alike to take up needle and thread.
Download or read book The Big Needle written by Ken Follett and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 1996-10-18 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Success came easily to Chad Carstairs. Then, without warning, evil invaded his pleasure-filled life...a chilling evil that sent him racing from an elegant English country estate to the sleazy clubs of London's West End, from the drug-ridden streets of Marseilles to a farmhouse on the desolate coast of Wales. Driven by revenge, he was a man willing to risk his fortune, his future, and even his life in a desperate gambit to outwit the world's deadliest organization at its own game and finger the powerful men behind... "The Big Needle."
Download or read book Domestic Science Monthly written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reader s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework written by Reader's Digest Association and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 1979 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of us take pride and pleasure in our needlework skills, while others of us have been drawn to sewing crafts but haven't been confident enough to try them. Happily, this book is a gold mine of instruction and inspiration for everyone, whatever your level of skill.
Download or read book The Country Diary Book of Crafts written by Annette Mitchell and published by Henry Holt. This book was released on 1986-10-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 projects in knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, applique, patchwork, and embroidery to decorate the home and enhance the wardrobe incorporating designs from the Country diary of an Edwardian lady.
Download or read book Tambour Work written by Yusai Fukuyama and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1987 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tambour work is a form of chain stitch, a favoured technique for decorative bead-embroidered tulle laces such as Carrickmacross and Limerick. This book demonstrates basic techniques for thread, bead and net embroidery and includes a design resource of traditional and contemporary ideas.
Download or read book Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office written by United States. Patent Office and published by . This book was released on 1937-12 with total page 1176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Doubleday Large Print Needlecraft Book written by Mildred Graves Ryan and published by GuildAmerica Books. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 51 projects to knit, crochet, quilt, embroider and needlepoint. 48 photos and over 100 easy-to-follow illustrations, in large print. Patterns include: wall hangings, gift items, pictures, home decor items, soft toys, blankets and afghans, clothing items and accessories, and so much more!
Download or read book New Dress a Day written by Marisa Lynch and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY! Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement bargains will rival anything in designer collections. Yes, with a little imagination—and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins—you too can update an outdated castoff. Inside you’ll discover how to • ace the sewing basics (remember: safety first!) • create DIY designer look-alikes • cut Flashdance-inspired sweatshirts • make an old, tired muumuu a smashing must-have • give bridesmaid dresses a second life • dye your way to a vibrant new wardrobe • whip up accessories in seconds • style the same dress seven different ways Complete with colorful before-and-after photos, fun sidebars, and even a groovy sewing song playlist to get you in the zone, New Dress a Day proves that you don’t need a sewing machine or a big budget to turn unfashionable trash into stylish treasure.
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery written by Mildred Graves Ryan and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the classic reference for all needleworkers, the one handy volume that covers all major types of stitchery and their techniques, tools, and materials. Over 1,400 detailed illustrations showcase every basic stitch or knot and its variations, and the more than 1,000 entries include bargello, crewel, crocheting, embroidering, knitting, macram�, needlepoint, rugmaking, sewing, and tatting. Find out how to crochet fringe and hairpin lace; do beadwork, candlewicking, gros point, and other forms of embroidery; knit Fair Isle, Scandinavian, and Shetland styles; create appliqu� patchwork by hand or machine; and braid, knot, and hook a range of rugs. For every mode of stitchery, there's a list of common abbreviations used in pattern instructions and a detailed summary of designs.
Download or read book Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts written by Kathy Seaman Shaw and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find endless inspiration for stitching your crazy quilts in this treasure trove of seam designs and templates by the creator of Shawkl Designs. You don't have to be a master embroiderer to create beautiful crazy-quilt seams! With 480 seam designs to inspire your creativity, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts will also teach you the simple techniques that give your stitches a professional appearance. Line everything up perfectly with full-size stitch templates and dozens of step-by-step illustrations. Then dress up embroidered seams with sparkly beads, buttons, sequins, and silk ribbon embellishments for endless creative combinations! This eBook edition includes links to printable full-size templates.
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Punch Needle Projects written by Juliette Michelet and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With just a few affordable tools, materials, and Beginner’s Guide to Punch Needle Projects, anyone can learn and enjoy the art of punch needle. Featuring 26 step-by-step colorful and fun projects for unique home décor, pillows, gift tags, toys, and more, this book will show you all of the essential techniques as you create a collection of playful punch needle masterpieces!
Download or read book Catalog written by Sears, Roebuck and Company and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hooked Rug Portraits written by Anne-Marie Littenberg and published by Ampry Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anne-Marie Littenberg is a well-known author and fiber artist. She teaches how to capture personalities and likenesses in wool in hooked rugs, an exciting current trend. Tips and tricks will add depth, dimension, and emotion. There is also a section for capturing the personality of your dog or cat.
Download or read book The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery written by Royal School of Needlework and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-in-one volume covering crewelwork, canvaswork, and six other types of hand embroidery, from the renowned school established in nineteenth-century England. This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches, and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork, and silk shading. Collecting all the books in the trusted, bestselling Royal School of Needlework Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book—heavily illustrated with photos—is a must-have for all embroiderers.
Download or read book Making Hand sewn Boxes written by Jackie Woolsey and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boxes and lids offer a perfect vehicle for needleworkers to showcase patchwork, quilting, and embroidery skills. Calling for surprisingly little fabric, they're great for finishing up remnants or indulging in an expensive textile. Make boxes with trays and dividers for jewelry, sewing supplies, or other small objects. All techniques are covered and a dazzling gallery of projects will inspire you.
