Sew Cute to Carry

Sew Cute to Carry
Author: Melanie McNeice
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446364151

Indulge your love of stylish handcrafted bags with this crafting guide featuring twelve easy-to-make sewing patterns for totes, handbags, and more! You can never have too many bags and this collection from Melly McNeice is the perfect inspiration to make a few more! SewCutetoCarryis packed with bag designs for all occasions—including totes, clutch bags and handbags, as well as more practical items like the ‘sleepover’ bag, back pack and ubiquitous nappy changing bag. All the patterns have step-by-step diagrams for easy piecing. There’s also a general techniques section explaining the tools and equipment you’ll need to get started.

Sew & Stow

Sew & Stow
Author:
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1603420274

These 31 exciting projects are suitable for every skill level, from beginner to master stitcher.

Sew Japanese

Sew Japanese
Author: Mariko Nakamura
Publisher: Pavilion
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-02-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781909397408

Stylish and practical garments to sew for active children, inspired by Japanese traditions. This beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for children contains over 20 original sewing projects for shirts, dresses, tunics and tops, as well as skirts, pants, jackets and charming accessories. This collection has been designed with active boys and girls in mind. The cut is classic and the fabrics are beautiful, with delicate detailing and impeccable finishing. Every garment is handmade with love. Combining true practicality with contemporary style, Mariko's unique designs will inspire you to create comfortable and attractive clothing for your children. Includes an envelope of paper patterns with all pattern pieces in four sizes, printed at actual size ready to trace off. Word count: 30,000

Sew Organized for the Busy Girl

Sew Organized for the Busy Girl
Author: Heidi Staples
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607059800

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.

Wise Craft Quilts

Wise Craft Quilts
Author: Blair Stocker
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2017-03-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1611803489

Infuse your quilts with love--how to add your personal story and more meaning to your handmade quilts. In Wise Craft Quilts, celebrated quilt designer and crafter Blair Stocker shares ways to use cherished fabrics to make quilts with more meaning. Each of the twenty-one quilts featured here gathers a special collection of fabric, outlines a new technique, and spins a story. By using special fabrics as the starting point for each project—from a wedding dress to baby’s first clothes, worn denim, Tyvek race numbers, and more—the finished quilt is made even more special. Create quilts that have a story to tell and you’ll find a whole new level of appreciation for what they represent in your life and the lives of the ones you love.

Crafty Little Things to Sew

Crafty Little Things to Sew
Author: Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield
Publisher: Union Square & Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ISBN: 9781454710455

20 quick & easy projects to sew from scraps or fat quarters.

Oliver + S Little Things to Sew

Oliver + S Little Things to Sew
Author: Liesl and Company, Inc.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781584799108

"In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you'll find whimsical yet practical accessories for children, such as a hat, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, messenger bag, and quilt- all designed with the same style and attention to detail for which Oliver + S's individual patterns are renowned..." From jacket flap.

Project Teen

Project Teen
Author: Melissa Mortenson
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607058855

Please the pickiest tech-savvy teens and tweens with these 21 trendy projects you can sew. Most of us would agree that sewing something that teens will like is, without a doubt, a challenge. In Project Teen, Melissa Mortenson, sewist and mother of three teenagers, shares not only her 21 teen-approved designs, but also invaluable tips and tricks for sewing for this unique (a.k.a. picky) age group. Whether you make a stylish tech cover, a cushy study pillow, or a personalized quilt, your teen will love these handmade gifts as much as you love them. • 21 projects, specifically for teens and tweens (ages 11+), including quilts, T-shirts, tech covers, totes, accessories, and so much more • Lots of inspiring ideas and designs for the perfect gifts • Get the 411 on what’s cool when it comes to fabric and style—so that your teen is sure to love what you make! Praise for Project Teen “Mortenson has a good eye for what teenagers actually need and want. . . . Something here will appeal to that trickiest of demographics, making the book a worthwhile buy.” —Publishers Weekly “Project Teen is a fresh, mod, fun way to sew for the tweens/teens in our life - kids, grands, nieces & nephews. The projects meet the ever changing needs of kids, from travel blankets and tablet covers to simple bags to store everything in.” —Generation Q Magazine

Sew Kawaii!

Sew Kawaii!
Author: Choly Knight
Publisher: Design Originals
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ISBN: 9781565235687

Capture the essence of Kawaii (cuteness!) with these 22 fun and simple sewing projects. All that is needed is a sewing machine, some inexpensive fabric, and a few basic sewing tools.

Girly Style Wardrobe

Girly Style Wardrobe
Author: Yoshiko Tsukiori
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781780674094

Here Yoshiko Tsukiori turns her attention to clothes for little girls. She offers a complete wardrobe of 28 pieces from smart dresses to smocks, trousers and even a parka. Also included are a cute cap, clasp purse and drawstring bag, which are bound to delight their owners. She doesn't neglect the details – bows, pin tucks, patch pockets and lace edging make gorgeous extras. As children's clothes should be, these designs are comfortable and practical to wear as well as pleasing to look at. The designs are based on unfussy shapes, straightforward sewing techniques and a minimum of pattern pieces, making them easily adaptable for use with different fabrics or in longer or shorter lengths. Comprehensive instructions, with step-by-step diagrams, are included, together with a full-scale paper pattern in five sizes (covering roughly ages 3 to 10).