Author: Sally Walton
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861088406
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Pattern sheets are in accordian file affixed to p. [3] of cover.

Author: Vanessa Arbuthnott
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781908170811
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Add texture, colour, warmth, and character to your home with 50 easy-to-follow projects Soft furnishings—from curtains and pillows, to bed and table linen—can provide the perfect finishing touches to a room, adding an injection of color and pattern. So often, store-bought furnishings are either hugely expensive or mass-produced, but The Home-Sewn Home shows you the easy way to create your own, using the wonderful fabrics designed by Vanessa Arbuthnott. There are 50 inspiring step-by-step projects, all with easy-to-follow step artworks and instructions. The projects range from a simple pillow and table runner for the novice stitcher, through to lined curtains with an array of different headings, blinds, bed throws, and table linen. There is a chapter on accessories, including a cook’s apron, a tote bag, and table mats, which also make great presents, while the basic techniques chapter teaches you all the skills you need to make any of the projects. Throughout the book, Vanessa offers practical advice on mixing fabrics, colors, and patterns, helping you to achieve a truly individual look in your home. There are variations, too, allowing you to adapt the projects to suit your own surroundings. Whether you have just bought your first sewing machine, or want to find new ways to use Vanessa’s stunning fabrics, The Home-Sewn Home will show you the way.

Author: Cassandra Ellis
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 1101906952
Category : House furnishings
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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Divided into three sections - Eating & Sharing, Living and Resting -Home Sewn provides a range of practical soft furnishing projectsdedicated to activities around the home. Items are gorgeous, but alsouseful, with both style and functionality.

Author: Kaari Meng
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811864039
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 154

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As the founder of the renowned crafts and notions store, French General, Meng scours the French countryside and Parisian flea markets for vintage treasures. This beloved designer offers 20 simple sewing patterns for French-inspired projects.

Author: Amélie Morin-Fontaine
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782490838
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Fill your home with the best of classic and contemporary French style. With these 35 stunning projects for homeware and clothes, you can capture the beauty of French design. Each chapter looks at a different style: Les châteaux de la Loire, with toile de Jouy and textured fabrics; A la campagne, inspired by effortless rural chic; La belle Provence, in a brighter color palette; Au bord de la mer, with Breton stripes and vibrant Basque fabrics; and Paris, je t’aime, using solid colors and graphic prints. Discover how to make practical items, decorative pieces, and simple garments; from pillow covers and table linen to fabric pinwheels and lavender bags, from drapes and bedding to an apron and A-line skirt, there is something for every sewer here. With advice on using French style in the home, and a section on sewing techniques, even beginners can try their hand at making these gorgeous, French-inspired pieces.

Author: Joel Dewberry
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 9780896899247
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Sew your own space! &break;&break;Fabric - when it comes to the spaces you inhabit, it's the perfect medium for personal expression. Popular fabric designer Joel Dewberry shows you all the simple ways you can use the fabric to define the spaces in your life. &break;&break;Joel shares more than 25 projects inspired by his Eclectic Modern style to help you bring color, pattern and texture of fabric into the spaces in which you work, play, live: &break;&break; 6 projects for the spaces you work in: Who ever said utility and style can't mix? Make a barista apron that showcases your personality, or a memo board that actually brightens your day!&break; 9 projects for the spaces you play in: When it comes to play, do it your way. Cuddle up with your custom-made teddy bear (complete with a tummy pocket perfect for an mp3 player), or sew a yoga mat carrier that will show your joy of sun salutations.&break; 12 projects for the spaces you live in: Make it distinctly and completely your home. Choose the way to keep warm with a quilted throw you make yourself, or re-upholster that vintage chair find with fabric that brings it back to life! &break;&break;All these projects and more can be found on the pages of Joel Dewberry's Sewn Spaces. In addition, Joel gives you the tools you'll need to get started. You'll find techniques at the front of the book, templates at the back, and full-size patterns on a convenient tear-out insert. &break;&break;Fabric can enhance, even transform, any of the living spaces you find yourself in each day. So go ahead - sew your own space!

Author: Janet Crowther
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 055349631X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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From "the DIY maven" (Architectural Digest), comes a beautiful, practical craft book for both aspiring and seasoned makers. Here are 60 projects for high-quality furniture, textiles, and accessories to enjoy all through the house--plus all the techniques you need for dyeing or sewing fabric, cutting leather, antiquing mirrors, working with wood, and much more. A Well-Crafted Home includes simple, creative details that will tailor a space to your taste. More than just “DIY” crafts, these carefully designed projects call for good materials--like linen, leather, and wood--so the finished product will last you a lifetime. Ranging from beginner to more advanced, each item elevates a room in a way you'd never expect: a large-scale painting with an effortless “dot” design looks like a modern piece of art, flax linen bedding sewn with a few easy seams is gorgeous way to set off the bed (and is more affordable than you would think), and a copper pipe rack for hanging clothes is so pretty, you’ll want to keep it on display. There's something for every room in this book: The Entryway: Dowel Wall Hooks, Reclaimed Wood Bench, Woven Leather Basket, Soft Planter Cover, Block-Print Pillow, Looped-Tassel Wall Hanging The Living Room: Dyed Fabric Ottoman, Tassel Wall Banner, Bleach-Dot Lumbar Pillow, Flange-Edge Throw Pillow, Tied Shibori Throw Pillow, Gemstone Box, Air-Dry Clay Bowl, Rolling Trunk Storage, Glass-Cover Pendant Lamp The Kitchen: Wooden Herb Planter, Rustic Footed Cutting Board, Quilted Cushions, Leather-Loop Tea Towels, Ombre Ceramic Vase The Dining Room: Heirloom Linen Tablecloth, Indigo-Stripe Napkins, Leather Napkin Rings, Clay Candlesticks, Boro Stitched Trivet, Beaded Light Fixture, The Bedroom: Framed Cane Headboard; Linen Bedding with Duvet, Shams, and Pillowcases; Simple Stitch Throw Pillow; Sewn Leather Pillow; Trimmed Waffle-Weave Blanket; Modern Latch-Hook Stool; Dyed Fabric Art in Round Mat; Natural Jute Rug; Painted Ceramic Tray; Acrylic Side Table; Refurbished Table Lamp; Boro Stitched Memory Quilt The Closet: Copper Garment Rack, Leaning Floor Mirror, Wall Shoe Display, Thread-Wrapped Pendant Light, Liberty Print Hamper, Antiqued Mirror Table The Bathroom: Natural Wood Stump, Oak Tub Tray, Knotted Rope Ladder, Terry-cloth Towels, Leather Wastebasket The Outdoor Oasis: Simple Sewn Hammock, Painted Wood Stump, Restored-Frame Tray, Ice-Dyed Blanket, Colorwash Sheepskin With beautiful photographs of rooms styled with all of the projects, A Well-Crafted Home proves that even the smallest touch of handmade can make a house a home.

Author: Amy Morinaka
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1589237501
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Zakka is a Japanese term for the many small household goods that organize our homes and help us with daily tasks. Making these items yourself gives them a personal, meaningful touch that can't be bought.

Author: Tina Barrett
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861088352
Category : Dressmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A sewing guide for creating bold and bright toys, clothes and furnishings. Suitable for the complete beginners, it explains hand- and machine-sewing know-how. It includes 20 simple sewing projects, along with pull-out pattern sheets.

Author: Wade Laboissonniere
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764309199
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 175

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The most popular 1940s clothing styles were available in patterns for the home seamstress. Companies like Advance, Butterick, McCall and others marketed their patterns to housewives with beautifully illustrated envelopes featuring everything from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and more. Collectible in themselves, these illustrations also document an era of fashion design.