Download or read book The Amazing Stitching Handbook for Kids written by Kristin Nicholas and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to embroider and personalize almost anything with these 15 projects ranging from phone cases to backpack tags. Transform your plain stuff into awesome stuff with just some fabric and thread! Glam up boring bookmarks, tote bags, and even your jeans! Bored during a road trip or on a rainy day? Grab your favorite color thread and get stitching! Learn and choose from different stitches to make each project exactly the way you want. Make presents that your pals and family will love. Put your own stamp on pillows and picture frames. Stitch up some cuteness!

Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Making Skirts written by Wendy Ward and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts INCLUDES THREE FULL SIZE PATTERN SHEETS FOR US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22 Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a wide range of stylish skirts. From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.

Download or read book Sampler Spree written by Susan Ache and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge your passion for color and fabric with a smorgasbord of blocks to use in a quilt that's a visual feast. The fun begins with more than 100 beautiful quilt blocks that all finish at 6" square, making them perfect for using scraps and for easy mixing and matching. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, you'll find so much to love in the varied assortment of block designs. Susan Ache (you may know her as @yardgrl60 on Instagram) shares 50 expert tips throughout, plus step-by-step instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, stitch-and-flip corners, and more. Once your tantalizing blocks are stitched, arranging them in the stunning sampler quilt is sheer pleasure!

Download or read book Boho Embroidery written by Nichole Vogelsinger and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's talk about tools -- Let's talk about my favorite stitches -- Let's talk about fabric -- Let's talk about stitching outside the hoop -- Let's talk about inspiration to stitch -- Let's talk about thrifting for old treasures -- Let's talk about stitching what you see.

Download or read book Stitching Idyllic Hand Stitch Recognizable Summer Flowers written by Ann Bernard and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitching a Summer Garden to Life Whether you are a novice or veteran stitcher, Summer Flowers will help you bring your vision to life. Beginning with backgrounds, you will learn how create the perfect setting for your idyllic tableau. Then using just 10 familiar stitches, you will learn how to hand stitch 23 distinct and lovely plants and flowers. Topics covered include printing photos on fabric to create beautiful layouts, ideas and instructions on how to make your project ready for framing, and step-by step demonstrations on how to bring it all together. And there’s also Funtasy Flowers, where you can learn how to incorporate store-bought silk flowers into your own wonderful and unique creation. Ann Bernard trained at the Royal School of Needlework and has a lifetime of stitching experience and tips to share. Her approach makes stitching fun with detailed directions and diagrams, even photos of both real and stitched plants, which guide you every step of the way.

Download or read book Boho Embroidery The Pattern Collection written by Nichole Vogelsinger and published by Lucky Spool. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Embroidery Reinvented! Hoop art for modern makers. Nichole Vogelsinger unites traditional embroidery with her signature Boho style in this follow-up to her best-selling Boho Embroidery. Packed with saturated colors, blingy fabrics and embellishments, and inspirational patterns, her creations will inspire you to experiment with new stitch combinations, add unique embellishments and create layers of textures using any of her 30 easy-to-follow patterns. Featuring 5 essential embroidery stitches along with 15 new ones, Nichole walks you through a variety of pattern transfer techniques and stitched samplers to get you started. Then, grab a hoop, gather all of your favorite fabrics, threads, beads and sequins and embrace the free-spiritedness of going Boho!" --

Download or read book Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses written by Gretchen Hirsch and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses is Gretchen Hirsch’s modern reinvention of a simple idea, focusing on easily mastered sewing skills, minimal pattern pieces, and fabulous designs. “Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the web’s most popular sewing blogs.” —Creativebug In the ‘50s and ‘60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever to stylish women who are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives packed with family, work, school, and countless other obligations. With the lessons offered here, you can make a Popover Dress, Chemise Dress, Swirl Dress, Boatneck Dress, and Patio Dress. Everything you need is included: pattern maps, finished garment measurements, and more. And the best part? Readers will end up with a sparkling wardrobe of easy-to-wear, fun-to-style dresses that will fill busy modern lives with retro charm. Chapters include: Supplies and Tools Fabrics Getting Ready to Sew Dress Construction: The Basics Dress Construction: Essential Skills Trims and Flourishes Fitting Hirsch writes in her introduction, “So why did I write this book? Because I want to show that it’s possible to cultivate real sewing skills without spending days or even weeks on a project. Sewing more projects means more practice!” The vintage aesthetic of these projects will appeal to beginner and expert crafters alike. They stand on their own as great examples of retro fashion. They aren’t just simple sewing projects. So, don’t wait. Start sewing! Includes color photographs and illustrations Also available: Gertie Sews Vintage Casual Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing Gertie’s New Fashion Sketchbook

Download or read book Mary s Whimsical Stitches written by Mary Legallet and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to all things needlepoint with over 200 needlepoint stitch diagrams and insight from a nationally recognized teacher and needlepoint writer.

Download or read book The Lust List Colouring Book written by Sally Spratt and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'If I can't have them, I'll draw them,' is the mantra of Instagram-phenomenon The Lust List. The stylish and sophisticated artwork takes this colouring book to a new level, where mindfulness meets luxury. Packed with every lustable item you've ever spent hours staring at on social media, now you can transform your dream list from stylish shoes and beautiful handbags to strolling in Paris and days at the beach. This is the ultimate colouring-in escapism for the sophisticated modern woman.

Download or read book Sewing School Fashion Design written by Amie Petronis Plumley and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafty kids love to show off what they make, and what better way to do that than to wear their own one-of-a-kind handmade clothes! The authors of the best-selling and much-acclaimed Sewing School® series are back with a complete course in sewing clothes, specially designed for kids aged 8 to 12. Starting with the basics, Sewing School® Fashion Design teaches kids how to make three essential garments: a top, a pair of shorts, and a skirt, and then encourages them to build their skills and customize each piece with options for changing the neckline or sleeve length and adding their own decorative touches. With step-by-step photos and actual kid-created examples, the approach is friendly and forgiving — no fussy fitting or difficult techniques. All the necessary pattern pieces are included for a wide range of sizes and body types, along with guidance on selecting fabric, cutting accurately, and adjusting the fit. With a wardrobe of their own making, kids will feel great about what they wear! Also available in this series: Sewing School ®,Sewing School ® 2, Sewing School ® Quilts, and Sewing School ® Box Set.

Download or read book A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Summer Cardigans for Women written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a lovely collection of vintage knitting patterns for the making of summer cardigans for women. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something for everyone, and with both casual and formal patterns available, this book will ensure any woman can stay beautifully and coolly dressed throughout the whole summer. With patterns of varying difficulties, this should be suitable for most levels of skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Download or read book Purr fect Patchwork written by Pamela Jane Morgan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cat-loving quilters mew-nite! Embrace your inner cat lady with contemporary cat-themed projects! Play with texture and style to create 16 unique projects from bags and decor to 7 different patchwork quilts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions guiding stitchers on a variety of techniques from foundation paper piecing to free-motion embroidery. Also learn how to play with different substrates such as cotton, linen, wool, wool-blended felt, denim, vinyl, and repurposed clothing. From beginners to more experienced, there is something new to learn for every stitcher. The paw-sibilities are endless! Make the most of your feline fabrics and craft 16 original cat-themed quilts and textile projects Use dozens of techniques from basic piecing, hand embroidery, and machine sewing for a vintage-meets-modern aesthetic Experiment with different textiles and fabrics to create bags, accessories, home decor, and quilts

Download or read book Sewing for Fashion Designers written by Anette Fischer and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide explores the fundamental sewing methods fashion designers need and teaches professional garment construction. Chapter One introduces sewing tools and machinery (including industrial machines). It discusses how to work with patterns and explains cutting-out methods. Chapter Two is devoted to different fabrics and how they work, focusing on the construction of a garment, including fastenings and trimmings, and the use of materials to support structured pieces, such as corsets. Hand-sewing techniques and basic seams are explored in Chapter Three. Techniques are demonstrated with step-by-step photographic guides combined with technical drawings. A guide to making garment details and decorations, such as pockets, waistlines, and necklines, is found in Chapter Four. Chapter Five addresses fabric-specific techniques, for everything from lace to neoprene. The best technical approaches to use for patternmaking and construction are discussed for each fabric. Catwalk images demonstrate how these kinds of techniques are employed by designers.

Download or read book Simply Samplers written by Cheryl Fall and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sampler is a project made from a "sampling" of different stitches or different motifs. Once the learning tool that helped generations of girls master basic needlework skills, this traditional project is still a great way to learn and practice embroidery skills—as well as a creative way to add color to a room or a fabric item. Covers samplers in several different styles: cross-stitch, counted thread, surface, and freestyle embroidery Creative uses for sampler art beyond the basic wall hanging: gift bags, ornaments, scarves, tote bags, and more Includes a how-to section with step-by-step instructions for basic embroidery stitches and sewing skills 16 projects for decorative sampler designs plus creative variations

Download or read book How to Sew Sashiko written by David & Charles Editors and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. This little book describes everything you need to begin stitching.

Download or read book A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Summer Tops for Women written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a lovely collection of vintage knitting patterns for the making of summer tops for women. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something for everyone. From a 'Top for Parties' to a 'Simple V-Neck', this book has a piece for all occasions, and ensures every woman can stay beautifully dressed throughout the whole summer. With patterns of varying difficulties, this should be suitable for most levels of skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Needlework written by Mary Young and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-11-09 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is for anyone who is interested in learning or re-learning the art of embroidery or needlepoint. Containing a history of needlecrafts, as well as an updated look at its uses for your home and wardrobe, it explains how to deal with such concepts as color, balance, scale, and texture, and how to incorporate your own personal syle. Everything you need to know about the art of embroidery, including needle and thread types, materials, stitch types, frames, techniques, enlarging or reducing designs, monogramming, and project ideas, is in this book.