Amy Butler's Midwest Modern

Amy Butler's Midwest Modern
Author: Amy Butler
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-10-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781584795810

Offering a fresh, spirited take on American style, this volume by a rising star in home decor expresses her personal vision across home, fashion, and lifestyle, and addresses the practical side through information on budgets, shopping resources, and time. Full color.

Amy Butler's Piece Keeping

Amy Butler's Piece Keeping
Author: Amy Butler
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre:
ISBN: 1452139326

In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book will appeal to Amy's core fans as well as those simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 downloadable patterns. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration, brimming throughout with Amy's unique color sense and eye-catching textile designs.

Amy Butler's In Stitches

Amy Butler's In Stitches
Author: Amy Butler
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1452132550

Fun, stylish projects from a top fabric designer, with inspiring photos and thoroughly detailed sewing instructions. Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing in this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns. She presents more than twenty-five charming projects—ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags. Lush photographs inspire, while how-to illustrations and straightforward text (minus the confusing sewing lingo) make it a cinch to achieve beautifully finished projects. In addition, Amy offers thoughtful tips on finding and treating new or vintage fabrics, an easy-to-navigate techniques section, and a glossary and resource guide. Whether it’s chic placemats and napkins for the kitchen, a luxurious kimono-style robe for the bath, or handy organizer baskets for the home office, Amy Butler’s In Stitches makes it easy to create beautiful accessories for every room and every mood.

Stitch Encyclopedia: Crochet

Stitch Encyclopedia: Crochet
Author: Bunka Publishering Bureau
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1452139695

Learn the essential crochet stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide. Starting with the fundamental skills of crochet, this step-by-step guide builds on basic stitches with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations. The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited for beginners looking to build a foundation of stitch techniques as well as seasoned crafters who will appreciate the handy reference. Perfect for visual learners, the classically designed Stitch Encyclopedia series also includes volumes on Embroidery and Knitting.

Bend-the-rules Sewing

Bend-the-rules Sewing
Author: Amy Karol
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780307347213

A clear, common-sense guide to sewing presents twenty-five innovative projects for the home or wardrobe along with information on basic equipment, techniques, and supplies and tips on selecting and using fabrics.

Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions

Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions
Author: Amy Barickman
Publisher: Delphi Distribution Incorporated
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2010
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780982627006

Presents essays, advice, and projects for each month of the year.

Singer Sewing Book

Singer Sewing Book
Author: Jessie Hutton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 544
Release: 1972
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780307098702

The Bag Making Bible

The Bag Making Bible
Author: Lisa Lam
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2010-08-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446361802

The ultimate guide to sewing bags from expert Lisa Lam, whose technical knowledge, creative flair and enthusiasm have helped and inspired thousands while promoting the craft of bag-making worldwide. Whether you are getting started, improving your technique or want to design your own creations, this is the book you will grab for every bag you make! Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings. Expert tips, trade secrets and inspirational advice result in professional and beautiful results every time, allowing you to create a capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive bag designs which will amaze your friends – they will never believe you made it yourself! Lisa's helpful and friendly tone comes through in her instructions, and it really feels like you have an expert by your side holding you hand every step of the way. She starts with the basics of how to read and interpret patterns, how to prepare and cut fabrics, and how to select the right interfacings and interlinings for your bags, then moves on to more specific techniques in each chapter. The Structure and Reinforcement chapter covers how to sew darts, pleats, gussets, flat bottoms and gathers – showing you in detail how to sew these features. The Linings chapter reveals how to insert zip pockets into your linings, as well as different methods of inserting a bag lining. The Closures chapter explains how to insert a zip in three different scenarios, plus how to insert magnetic snap fastenings, twist lock fastenings, and how to use eyelets and rivets. The Handles and Straps chapter teaches you six different types of straps, from making simple straps to adjustable straps and even designer looking piped handles. The Pockets chapter contains a wealth of different pocket types, showing you how to sew a slip pocket to sewing roomy bellows pockets, elasticized pockets and darted corner pockets. Finally, the Edgings and Trimmings chapter reveals how to bind raw edges for a professional finish, including how to make bias binding, and also shows you how to sew piping and how to use ribbon, jewellery and embellishments on your bags. At the end of each chapter there is a bag project to make so you can put the techniques into practice straight away. These exciting and desirable designs are explained in full detail, with helpful photographs to guide you every step of the way. Starting with how to make a tote bag, the projects build in complexity. You will learn how to make a clutch bag, how to sew a messenger bag, how to make a hobo bag, how to make a travel holdall bag and more. Crucially, the pull-out pattern sheet gives full-size patterns, meaning there is no resizing or photocopying to do – you can get straight into cutting and sewing bags. This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to bag-making and an invaluable resource that you will reach for time and time again. "An amazing sewing education coupled with beautiful bags that of course, you can customize!" Amy Butler.

Sew Red

Sew Red
Author: Laura Zander
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781936096558

Presents over thirty sewing projects designed by sewing and quilting celebrities that feature the color red to highlight women's heart health, and features personal stories as well as facts, resources, and heart-healthy recipes.

Nani Iro's Sewing Studio

Nani Iro's Sewing Studio
Author: Naomi Ito
Publisher: World Book Media
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2019-06-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781940552392

Fresh from Japan, the much-anticipated collection of Nani Iro sewing patterns is finally available in English! Beloved by art fans and textile enthusiasts around the world, Nani Iro fabric has developed a cult following since the brand's inception by artist Naomi Ito in 2002. With their simple, yet artful design, the 18 garment patterns in this book showcase fluid movement and beautiful drape for signature Nani Iro style. You'll find instructions for stitching up a wardrobe of comfortable, flowy pieces that you'll look forward to wearing again and again, including The Basic Blouse, The Cocoon Dress, and The Everyday Jumpsuit. Inside, you'll find outfit inspiration for mixing and matching me-made pieces to create artistically layered outfits. Plus, take a behind-the-scenes look at the brand's studio in Osaka for glimpse at the studio team's favorite ways to style their Nani Iro pieces.