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The second of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three gorgeous projects to try at home - Pencil Skirt, Bucket Bag and Shell Blouse - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now she shares her tips and tricks for creating beautiful garments at home, perfect for beginner sewers....
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Ornaments don't have to be limited to Christmas time! Learn how to make charming felt ornaments that can be displayed and gifted all year-round with this beginner-friendly project guide! Featuring 20 felt ornament patterns arranged by season, step-by-step instructions, guidance on stitching techniques, and coordinating photography, Felt Ornaments for All Occasions will show anyone how to craft with felt and make meaningful decorations and gifts. From...
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The fourth of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including a delightful array of seasonal-inspired projects from stockings to Christmas decorations just in time for the end-of-year festivities - taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now she shares three easy and practical ways to brighten up the home for Christmas, perfect as...
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The third of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, including three adorable projects, across a range of difficulties — Hand Puppets, Jersey T-shirt and a Smocked Dress — taken from May Martin's Sewing Bible. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now she shares three projects to try yourself across toys and clothes for...
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Experienced sewing instructor and blogger Barbara Emodi shares her sewing wisdom to help readers get started, get started back up, or hone their existing garment-sewing skills. Not a sewing reference book as much as a book of experience, this is a book that will make a novice sewist say, "Oh, so that's why you do that," make a practiced sewist think, "Now that's a neat trick," and make a very experienced sewist smile and say, "That is sooo true!"...
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This collection of 20 button-jointed felted wool figures will appeal to crafters, parents looking for kid-friendly projects, and beginner sewists. Each uses felted wool made from recycled sweaters (polar fleece or coat-weight wool are also options). Button joints allow the figures to be posed, making them ideal for play or display. Emphasis is on hand stitching, though sewing machine alternatives are covered as well. Making Adorable Button-Jointed...
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Use your fat quarter cuts to create dozens of toys-stuffed animals, playmats, glove puppets, and more!
A celebration of handmade toys, featuring fabulous stuffed animals, handmade baby gifts, Christmas makes and more-all made using fat quarter cuts of fabric, the most popular way that sewers buy fabric. Continuing the series from 50 Fat Quarter Makes, this fun collection features beautiful photography, step-by-step diagrams, and templates for over...
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Transform everyday objects into luxury items with this concise guide to beading!
This quick, easy guide covers the basics of beading, including:
• How to select the perfect beads, threads, and colors
• Essential techniques
• Using embroidery hoops
• Bead suppliers
With a couple of projects to get you started, this book lets you explore the endless creative possibilities of beading.
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The first of 6 eBook-only shorts from star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin, with everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first look at May Martin's Sewing Bible, due out in August. May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares her tips and tricks, offering...
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Make a stunning heirloom quilt and learn over thirty-five creative machine techniques in the process with this guide from the author of Floral Dimensions.
This award-winning heirloom quilt has been, specifically designed to explore sewing machine techniques for fabric embellishment and manipulation. It is comprised of nine beautiful panels, each of which is described in step-by-step detail. It showcases exciting decorative skills such as wavy corded...
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The expanded edition of the ultimate no-math reference guide for quilters-featuring even more blocks, diagrams, and essential tips!
Cutting and planning blocks is easier than ever with this convenient guide featuring 110 traditional quilt blocks in 5 sizes each. This guide also has rotary-cutting charts, reference tables, a block index, and dozens of precut-friendly designs. Block diagrams make construction a breeze, while color-filled blocks and...
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The bestselling Piece O' Cake Designs author helps you capture the magic of this mythical creature with colorful and versatile full-size patterns.
Let your creativity run wild with this totally adorable, rainbow-colored quilt to appliqué. With two sizes of unicorn blocks (35" x 35" and 50" x 50") and 5 sizes of quilts (wall, crib, twin, throw, and queen), you'll be able to make an enchanting quilt for all the unicorn lovers in your life, large or...
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Sew super-cute rag dolls and their gorgeous clothes-perfect for personalized presents!
Start with one basic doll, sewing pattern, which you can then alter to personalize your doll's coloring and hairstyle. Then choose from a range of fabulous themed outfits and accessories to complete your uniquely charming doll, including a ballerina doll, a bride doll, a bedtime doll, and a fairy doll.
All instructions are suitable for intermediate to experienced...
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Turn your fat-quarter bundles into fabulous quilts with this guide featuring easy and versatile quilt patterns from an array of exciting designers.
Does your fat-quarter collection require its own zip code? Put those treasured bundles to good use with 13 fast and fun fat-quarter quilts! Want quilts in multiple sizes and variations? You'll find a total of 75 possibilities! Play with scale, layout, colorways, and block design to make each project your...
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A sew-worthy collection of beautiful quilted and stitched projects by the renowned designer and bestselling author of It's Quilting Cats and Dogs.
Lynette brings her distinctive style of patchwork mixed with exquisite hand embroidery and applique to the theme of nautical quilts. This subject was, inspired by her own family history and her grandfather's career in the navy, giving it a very personal flavor.
This collection of crafts celebrating the...
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Bring the feel of the countryside into your home with this unique collection of patchwork quilts and gifts from the top fabric designer.
Lynette's inspiration comes from nature, her garden and her animals, and all of these are, reflected in this new collection of patterns. The designs in this title feature birds and flowers, with lots of hand embroidery and stitching, including great portable projects for stitching "on the go."
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17) The perfect fit: creating and altering basic sewing patterns for tops, sleeves, skirts, and pants
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Rocky Nook
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[2024]
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191 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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"Every body is different, and standard sizes certainly do not fit all! You're going to spend hours making your homesewn garment, so you want to be sure the final product will fit flawlessly. This starts with a pattern that is drawn to your (or your model's) exact measurements. With The Perfect Fit as your guide, you'll learn the necessary skills for altering "off-the-rack" patterns to measure, and even drafting your own creations. For amateur sewists...
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