"In this complete course, ideal for absolute beginners, sewing expert Debbie von Grabler-Crozier covers everything you need to get started: understanding fabrics, essential tools, how to sew your first stitches on a machine, how to use a pattern template, how to add a zip, and much more. You'll build up your skills project by project, learning new techniques as you go, and create 8 gorgeous, practical everyday home items that you'll use time and time again. • An essential guide to machine sewing, which takes you from your very first stitches to techniques such as inserting a zip, free-motion embroidery and adding slip pockets. • Learn techniques as you make, so you can put your newly learnt skills into practice. • 8 stunning projects: a table mat, trinket tray, reversible bowl cover, oven gloves, laptop sleeve, storage cube, zipped pillow cover and mini tote bag. • Clear step-by-step photographs and instructions for all the techniques and projects, with helpful tips and jargon busters from Debbie throughout. • All necessary templates included at full size. Whether you're learning to sew on a machine for the first time, or wanting to revisit the basics, this accessible, no-fuss course will get you sewing straight away."

• Pages: 120
• Publish Date: 9/15/26
• Dimensions: 8 x 10-1/4
• Softcover

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Sewing Workshop: Wardrobe Facelift invites readers to join the growing movement of conscious fashion by learning to upcycle, repair, and reinvent their clothing. In a time when sustainability and self-expression matter more than ever, this book offers a creative and empowering alternative to fast fashion. It provides 26 engaging projects that transform everyday garments into unique, wearable art using techniques like patchwork, Boro stitching, embroidery, appliqué, and more. Each project is designed to be approachable and low-cost, requiring only basic tools—a few needles, scraps of fabric, and the desire to give your clothes a second life. Whether it's hiding a stain with a hand-stitched motif, lengthening a pair of favorite pants, refreshing a faded shirt, or turning a basic t-shirt into a statement piece, this book makes the art of upcycling accessible to everyone, regardless of sewing skill level. With beautifully styled photography and detailed step-by-step instructions, the projects are applicable to both men's and women’s clothing and can be adapted to suit nearly any item in your closet. More than just a sewing book, Sewing Workshop: Wardrobe Facelift speaks to the therapeutic joy of slow stitching and the satisfaction of turning something old into something you love again

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Pincushions, poppets, and pinnies galore—secure your sewing pins like never before! In DIY Pincushions, Beanbags, Paperweights & Softies, beginners and sewing masters alike will create an array of stylish pincushions in a few easy steps—many of which can be done in just one afternoon! They’re not only practical little sewing helpers when finished, but they’re also teaching tools for those wanting to build their sewing and quilting skills. All 20 projects are made with approachable techniques, like pieced quilt blocks that are embellished with decorative appliqué, stitching, buttons, blocked corners, twisted pleats, pockets, and more. Some are shaped like traditional squares, rectangles, and round pillows, while others are shaped like frogs, sailboats, houses, roosters, and blooming flowers that can double as miniature stuffed softies, paperweights, or even bean bags! Each project includes step-by-step instructions and photos to help guide you through the simple process of creating adorable pincushions. Author SusanClaire Mayfield encourages you to use scraps from your fabric stash and be creative with your choices! No matter what you choose, the result is a functional, unique pincushion you’ll use in your workshop for years to come.

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500 Sewing Techniques, Tips, Tricks, and Hacks is a sewer’s dream - an encyclopedic guide to all the hacks and tips stitchers need to keep at their fingertips. Think of this all-encompassing reference book as a compilation of every helpful sewing tip and trick you saw online all in one place! Inside 500 Sewing Techniques, Ashley Hough has captured all the best little tidbits for sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels. Become a master of pockets, zippers, bindings, edges, buttons, and buttonholes. Learn about getting a straight seam from a slip of cardboard. You’ll find it all right here—and thanks to the easy-to-follow photo step-outs, it comes with a foolproof approach. It won’t be long until the tips add up and you feel like the wise sewing sage who’s got a trick for everything.

• Pages: 280
• Publish Date: 10/07/2025
• Softcover

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Aspiring and experienced seamstresses or seamsters in their now have their ultimate guide to sewing. Sewing Workshop for Young Makers features 40 awesome patterns for young people who enjoy sewing including a charm bag, a tied headband, braided bracelets, a cactus cushion, a retro purse, message banners, a maxi sweatshirt and more! Each creation can be made on a sewing machine by following the super simple instructions that are accompanied by illustrated steps and diagrams. In a world where it is increasingly important to be frugal, instead of buying their next wardrobe, kids can now make their own!

• Pages: 96
• Size: 7.6in x 8.8in
• Publish Date: 02/20/2024
• Softcover

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Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is a complete craft guide to making stylish bowls, bags, trivets, baskets, and more by coiling rope and joining it together with a simple zigzag stitch! An easy and fun craft to quickly master, this exciting guide features 17 sewing projects and rope crafts with clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips throughout that will ensure success and build your rope sewing skills. Also included are introductory overviews on the basics of sewing with rope, instructions for more advanced shaping, and tons of finishing ideas. .5 x 11/ 144 pages

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Frolic through fields of flowers as you take your embroidery skills to the next level! Lovely Little Embroideries is an inspirational guide to creating 22 stunning, small, and easy embroidery hoops, accessories, ornaments, and more, all featuring every stitcher’s favorite subject – flower bouquets! Opening with overviews on basic supplies, transfer methods, and how to finish the back of a hoop, also included is an illustrated stitch guide for both basic stitches to more advanced ones. With step-by-step instructions and photography for stitching floral embroidery hoops, pendant necklaces, holiday ornaments, lavender sachets, and more, this must-have craft book offers fresh and modern embroidery patterns to fine-tune your skills that every passionate stitcher will love! Embroidery artist Beth Stackhouse is the owner of Forest Chorus Studio where she offers embroidery pattern tutorials, fiber art, and embroidered jewelry. Her work has been featured on MarthaStewart.com, MAKERS Magazine, KOEL Magazine, Feeling Stitchy, and other well-known publications within the needlework and crafting industry. 128 pages

• Pages: 128
• Author: Beth Stackhouse
• Publish Date: 04/26/2022
• Softcover

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For quilters seeking to have some fun with improv quilting but aren’t quite sure how to approach the technique, this is a must-have guide that offers some sought-after structure using a very familiar quilt block – log cabins! With the log cabin quilt block structure, you can explore a variety of improvisational possibilities while still ending up with a quilt that beautifully goes together! Featuring a collection of log cabin quilt designs that use easy improv techniques, each project includes step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, expert tips, and more. Also included are sections on tools and supplies, log cabin basics, improv concepts and approaches, and design principles. Mary M. Hogan has been quilting for 25 years and specializes in improv quilting and using as many fabrics as possible. She is the author of Fast Fold Hexies from Pre-Cuts & Stash, Fast Fold Hexie Quilting, String Quilt Style, and Classic to Contemporary String Quilts. 128 pages

• Pages: 128
• Author: Mary M. Hogan
• Publish Date: 06/07/2022
• Softcover

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Overcome color insecurities in this comprehensive guide that demystifies color theory, offers practical tips for selecting fabrics, and explores special effects.

• Pages: 112
• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Publish Date: 02/25/2025

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Learn how to do more than you ever imagined with sewing machine feet you probably already own!

• Pages: 160
• Trim Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Publish Date: 11/25/24

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This compact guide contains everything you need to serge confidently, regardless of your experience level.

• Pages: 128
• Size: 5-1/4in x 9in
• Softcover

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YouTube star Laura Coia makes it Sew Very Easy Her instructional videos have inspired hundreds of thousands to start sewing. Now sew-lebrity Laura Coia is back with written patterns for 26 fan favorite video tutorials on her "Sew Very Easy" YouTube channel From eyeglass cases and hanging door pockets to drawstring bags and custom machine covers, these projects are suitable for beginners and beyond. Brush up on basic techniques, adding zippers, binding, and drawstrings with ease. Then stitch up beautiful bags, accessories, and home decor with surprising hidden features.With no pattern pieces to transfer, it's as easy to measure, cut, and sew - Learn to sew with Laura Coia, the YouTube star behind "Sew Very Easy" videos- Make 26 useful projects like bags, accessories, and home decor--some in multiple sizes - Easy to find icons help identify projects to sew with precuts, fabric scraps, reclaimed fabrics, and more.

• Pages: 63
• Author: Laura Coia
• Publish Date: 01/25/2022
• Softcover

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Beginners rejoice¿getting started with sewing has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy this fun art form. Dive in and sew six cute and useful projects like pillows, totes, pouches, and more. Plus, learn about the basics anatomy of a sewing machine, fabric, thread, and needle guide, and all the helpful tools and supplies you need. While this book is ideal for beginners, the adorable designs are still perfect and enjoyable for all sewing enthusiasts!

• Pages: 48
• Author: Lee Chappell Monroe
• Publish Date: 08/01/2021
• Softcover

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Get the mini pocket guide to paper piecing that everyone’s talking about—perfect to take on the go! Follow step-by-step instructions from expert Tacha Bruecher for preparing and piecing using a foundation, then try out the technique with ten fun and graphic paper-pieced blocks. Includes techniques for both traditional foundation paper and freezer paper, as well as where and why to use each. This petite paperback is the perfect size for your purse or sewing kit.

• Pages: 48
• Author: Tacha Bruecher
• Publish Date: 02/27/2020
• Dimensions: 4.27in x 0.2in x 6.07in
• Softcover

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Scared of the serger? Don’t be! From the best-selling A Field Guide series, this visual guide will help you get to know your serger from the inside out. Learn how to thread an overlocking sewing machine and achieve beautiful results with both basic and specialty stitches. Enhance your expertise working with an array of fabrics, from knits and wovens to sheers, and troubleshoot stitch issues with detailed how-tos. Bring ten fashion and home decor projects to life, from easy T-shirts and leggings to a market tote and elegant table decor. Whether you are breaking your serger out of the box, or looking to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to confidently create with your serger.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Katrina Walker
• Publish Date: 06/25/2020
• Dimensions: 8.07in x 0.38in x 10.06in
• Softcover

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From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems. Perfect for sewists and quilters of all levels, this friendly approach to learning about and troubleshooting YOUR sewing machine gives you the tools you need to sew and quilt with less frustration and better results!

• Pages: 144
• Author: Bernie Tobisch
• Publish Date: 08/07/2018
• Dimensions: 8in x 0.44in x 10.04in
• Softcover

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Featherweight history at your fingertips. Enjoy an entertaining look at the history of the Featherweight sewing machine. Expanded third edition updated with the latest research. Packed with photos, stories, and handy information. Learn to date and troubleshoot your machine. A fun read for quilters, Featherweight owners, and history buffs.

• Pages: 220
• Author: Nancy Johnson-Srebro
• Publish Date: 08/16/2010
• Dimensions: 6.08in x 0.48in x 8.17in
• Softcover

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Discover how to sew your own charming cloth animal dolls with this beautiful book. Doll-making can be simple and spontaneous, or it can be very detailed and even, to be honest, sort of fiddly. There are endless approaches to doll-making, from the basic to the complicated, each with its own joys and challenges. This book will walk you through the first steps from imagining a design to showing you how to add personality to your animal characters. Featuring patterns for a bunny rabbit, owl, cat, dog, bear, monkey, fox, kitten, and mouse ­– stitch up your own menagerie of fabric friends to gift or keep. The projects range in difficulty, allowing you to build on your skills as your progress through the pages of this book. Mix-and-match designs to personalise your you own dolls and create a basic wardrobe with simple, cute clothing patterns to sew and accessorise your makes. Doll-maker and designer, Katia Ferris provide expert guidance, helping you to sew confidently from scratch. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book covers everything you need to bring your own animal characters to life.

• Publish Date: 09/30/2025
• Softcover

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Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple hand-sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your favorite clothing. Stitch it, Don’t Ditch It, will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you’ll need, how to tackle different types of repairs to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes. Aimed at those with limited or no sewing skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how to thread a needle, replace a button, back stitch a torn seam, rescue ladders and snags in knitwear. Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger shows readers how to choose the appropriate technique for your repair, fabric terminology and the anatomy of garments, making this the ultimate guide to those who want to be less wasteful and more sustainable.

• Publish Date: 08/05/2025
• Softcover

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Threads is a comprehensive guide to transforming clothing through the timeless art of hand embroidery, infused with a contemporary flair. Artist and Textile Embroider, Madeleine Kemsley will demystify this versatile craft as she shows readers how to draw inspiration from their surroundings and confidently personalise their clothing to reflect their style. Packed with stunning photography from the Cornish coastline, this book hopes to inspire the sustainable movement as it encourages readers to reimagine and rework their wardrobe to create clothing they will love for years to come.

• Publish Date: 10/28/2025
• Softcover

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Discover the art of quilting with Quilting by Hand by Riane Elise, your ultimate guide to creating stunning, heirloom-quality quilts. Featuring 23 diverse and versatile designs, this book is perfect for any occasion—whether you're dressing up your bed, couch, or crafting a special baby quilt. Riane Elise expertly walks you through both hand and machine piecing techniques, making it accessible for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. With projects ranging from quick weekend makes to intricate designs that may take weeks, there's something for everyone. Embrace the beauty of craftsmanship, tradition, and contemporary design with Riane's modern approach to quilting. Dive into slow stitching and intentional making and transform your fabric into cherished creations that will last a lifetime!

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 10/13/2026

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Are dressmaking patterns essential for creating stylish and flattering clothes? No! Can you create a range of impressive garments using just your own measurements and some simple techniques? Yes! Popular designer and dressmaker Kimberley Hind takes you through everything you need to know to get started. Whether that's choosing the right fabrics for the look and finish you want, to accurately taking your body measurements so that your clothes fit in just the right way, Kimberley's friendly and no-nonsense attitude will get you started in no time... and with no need for dressmaking patterns! • Everything is shown visually: from seaming, hemming, shirring, adding ruffles and finishing your garments. • All 10 beginner-friendly projects are visually explained step by step: choose from skirts, trousers, tops, dresses, shorts and a jacket. • The projects are looser fitting to suit any body shape, and can be customized for your preferred style: adapt the sleeves, straps, cuffs and hem length as you want. • The projects aim for minimal waste, with advice and tips on using leftover fabric scraps to make accessories.

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Begin your creative journey and memory collection with your own gorgeous stitched daydream journals. Talented textile artist Tilly Rose shows you how to create beautiful cloth journals, among other lovely items, to record precious thoughts and ideas - from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs. There are eight gorgeous things to make, including journals, a sewing case, a project bag and a scroll cloth diary, using a range of exciting techniques that include layering and collage, hand embroidery, transferring your own designs to cloth, stamping, appliqué, embellishing, patchwork and free motion machine embroidery. A journal provides a fascinating glimpse into your world, is a beautiful object in its own right and will provide inspiration for further embroidered creations.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 04/20/2022

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A collection of Half Yard™ sewing projects for springtime style, designed by the award-winning and best-selling author Debbie Shore, now in one book. Discover 40 stylish spring designs specially chosen by Debbie from her much-loved Half Yard™ series, including 5 brand-new projects for you to sink your needles into. Whether you're spring cleaning and tidying, working in the garden or entertaining, this book contains everything you need to do it in style! Choose from useful bags, boxes and storage solutions to give your inside space a new lease of life; create gorgeous bags for days out and table decorations for days in entertaining; and finally, make your outside space just as inviting as inside, with a peg bag for your laundry and a gardener's kneeling pad for all those spring jobs in the garden. Each item requires no more than half a yard of outer fabric, plus all the necessary hardware, trimmings and lining. As always, every project features Debbie's friendly, easy-to-follow instructions and a beautiful photograph of the finished make.

• Pages: 176
• Publish Date 05/10/2022

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Discover 20 fresh, inspiring ways to turn your fabric stash into wonderful items and gifts. How do you keep your piles of scrap fabric from growing out of control? Sew with them, of course! In this inspirational book, best-selling author Debbie von Grabler-Crozier shows you how to stitch 20 stylish, fresh items from very small amounts of fabric. From tiny scraps that can be transformed into patchworked coasters, strips that can be made into scrap bunting and offcuts that can be used for pouches or pincushions, your treasured scraps can be given a new lease of life! An invaluable crash-course on key techniques is included at the beginning of the book, and every project includes clear step-by-step instructions and a stunning photograph of the finished design to inspire.

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 10/11/2022

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Sew Me! Sewing Basics is geared towards would-be sewers of all ages, who may never have touched a sewing machine or even threaded a needle before. It’s the perfect book for anyone who wants to get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course in sewing. Choly Knight’s friendly and easy-to-follow directions will get readers sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch. She starts at the very beginning, showing how to choose a sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts. From cutting patterns and sewing seams, to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing readers to learn as they sew. 36 simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions and placemats to hand towels and hats.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Choly Knight
• Publish Date: 11/01/2013
• Dimensions: 8.55in x 0.38in x 10.95in
• Softcover

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Thread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden. Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric to get started straight away. Celebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris. Thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch; the 'long and short stitch'. Using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas. This richly illustrated guide includes: • A step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed. • Nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden and Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds and butterflies. • High-quality iron-on templates for easy design transfer onto the fabric, with full guidance on how to use them. Not only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding and gold foiling, making it a real treasure for the book lover

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 04/29/2025
• Dimensions: 8-1/2in x 9in
• Author: Ferris, Emillie
• Hardcover

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Everyone has their favourite items of clothing that they love because they fit them perfectly and look great. This practical guide explains how to remake your wardrobe favourites without having to unpick and ruin the originals. Everyone has their go-to items of clothing in the wardrobe that fit them perfectly and look great. This practical guide for home dressmakers explains how to remake these best-loved garments without having to destroy the originals! Discover how to create a wardrobe full of perfectly fitting garments that can be remade again and again in different fabrics, using accessible techniques to create your own dressmaking patterns. In conventional pattern-making, the original garment is unpicked and taken apart but the non-destructive approach of Clone Your Clones changes everything! This instructional guide to pattern-making reveals the secrets of remaking without ruining, through a range of techniques, including: • Direct Measurement: Ideal for simple shapes without too much shaping or detail. • Tracing: A quick and easy technique suitable for lots of different styles of clothing. • Over Draping: Perfect for complicated designs like a waterfall frill or a ruched panel, where measuring or tracing would be impossible. • Combining Techniques: Using a combination of methods to get the best results for your specific garment. • Adapting Designs: How to adapt your cloned patterns to create new and exciting pieces for your wardrobe. All of the cloning methods are explained in the Cloning School section, with step-by-step instructions and photography so you can follow along. Each technique is illustrated using an example garment so you can see how it works in practice. From there, the Design School section shows you how to apply these techniques and skills to specific garments - a pair of trousers, a simple dress, a gathered skirt, a shirt and a camisole top. Author Claire-Louise Hardy, former Sewing Producer on The Great British Sewing Bee, also gives her expert advice on choosing fabrics and which tools to use for the best results. Helpful videos, accessed via QR codes within the book, offer additional support and guidance.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 08/13/2024
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 10.7in
• Author: Hardie, Claire-Louise
• Softcover

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Paperback Version. Latest must-have collection from bestselling craft designer Tone Finnanger aka Tilda who brings her talents to soft toys, gifts and home accessories for children. Tilda's new book will show you how to make a wide range of beautiful soft toys and gifts for kids, plus amazing accessories for their bedrooms. Discover simple sewing patterns for adorably plump dolls with a range of outfits and accessories, cute jungle creatures like monkeys, and sea-themed creations - pirates, whales and fish--all reproduced at full-size to trace from the page. Exquisitely presented in her trademark style, this book will delight Tilda fans everywhere with its achievable patterns and charming styled photography.

• Pages: 96
• Author: Tone Finnanger
• Publish Date: 11/01/2015
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 0.7in x 8.9in
• Softcover

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A new collection of sewing patterns from the author of the Luna Lapin sewing books. Introducing Luna Lapin's New Friends is a collection of five animals and their wonderful wardrobes. Choose from Ziggy the hedgehog, Ottoline otter, Hamish the Highland cow, Dora the pig and, of course, Luna herself.

• Publish Date: 11/08/2022
• Author: Sarah Peel
• Dimensions: 11in x 8-1/2in
• Softcover

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Fall in love with this heartfelt sewing pattern collection from fabric designer Tone Finnanger. In this glorious celebration of her passion for fabric, Tone shares over 20 sewing, patchwork, applique and quilting projects that will bring colour and beauty to your home. Projects include stunning quilts, pretty pillows, sophisticated soft toys and beautiful accessories--all designed with characteristic Tilda charm.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Tone Finnager
• Publish Date: 11/17/2017
• Dimensions: 8.25in x 0.38in x 10.75in
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You can enjoy the best of Tilda throughout the seasons with this wonderful collection of sewing and paper crafting projects by world-famous designer Tone Finnanger, all made using gorgeous Tilda fabrics and embellishments. Inside you will find patterns and step-by-step instructions for angel dolls and a range of adorable outfits, bags and purses, soft toys, garlands and cushions, storage boxes, notebooks and cards, table decorations, pretty accessories and unique DIY gifts going from the first buds of spring up right to the festive season. The projects are accompanied by clear instructions, beautiful photographs, color illustrations and full-size templates, making them perfect for crafters of all abilities.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Tone Finnanger
• Publish Date: 06/03/2017
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 0.3in x 10.8in
• Softcover

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Refresh your wardrobe with detailed instructions and 50 embroidery and mending stitches. Explore tips for tricky fabrics, creative fixes, and no-sew solutions, ensuring you're ready for any repair.

• Publish Date: 4/28/2026
• Pages: 128
• Size: 8x10

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In 21 days, you will learn how to use your serger confidently, learning threading, tension adjustment, various stitches, and more!

• Pages: 128
• Size: 7-1/2in x 9-1/2in
• Publish Date: 07/25/2025
• Softcover

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Designed for beginner sewists and those who already have the basics, this book is an essential guide to learning how to sew by hand or machine.

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 11/25/2022
• Softcover

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Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and patching to darning and felting--that are just challenging enough for experienced menders. Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and that there are lots of creative ways to create beautifully customized repairs--some subtle, others making a statement. She provides 13 techniques that show you how to: Apply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabrics Use yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garments Make understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or texture Use visible mending techniques for bold repairs Darn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired item Match your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearer Maneuver through tricky places like inseams and underarmsAnd more! The 13 illustrated lessons and over 300 color photos in this book provide detailed examples for all the basic techniques. Lots of variations plus plenty of tips and examples (67 in all) provide you with all the guidance you need to rethink and repair beautifully. The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!

• Publish Date: 03/08/2022
• Author: Hikaru Noguchi
• Dimensions: 10in x 7-1/2in
• Softcover

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This book includes a variety of clothing and accessory patterns, allowing you to dress up your furry friends in style! Whether you're a seasoned sewing enthusiast or just starting out, our book provides clear and step-by-step illustrated instructions to help you bring these lovable creatures to life. | Meet the sweetest forest friends in this collection of cute animal sewing patterns Created by the artist Ariane Lauzon from “Mes Petites Lunes” these cuddly companions are sure to charm both children and grown-ups alike. And that’s not all - this book also includes a variety of clothing and accessory patterns, designed to outfit your furry friend with style. With clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions, it provides guidance for both beginners and experienced sewing enthusiasts, making it easy to bring these charming creatures to life.

• Pages: 144
• Publish Date: 08/01/2025
• Dimensions: 10.5 x 8in x 0.5in
• Softcover
• Beginner to Advanced Skill Level

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Sweet & Stylish Sewing and Quilting Projects to Cherish Filled with warmth and inspiration Sew Much Love is a book to treasure. With a delightful collection of sewing and quilting patterns, each project carries a gentle sweetness that makes stitching a joy. From pouches and pincushions to storage and keepsake boxes, a stylish crossover bag, and an elegant table runner, this book offers a wide variety of projects to explore. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted, these patterns introduce new techniques while helping you make the most of your fabric collection. Whether you’re creating heartfelt gifts or adding handmade touches to your sewing room and home, each project is sure to bring warmth and inspiration to your creative journey.

• Pages: 104
• Publish Date: 07/01/2025
• Size: 8-1/2in x 6-1/2in
• Softcover
• Includes Full Size Patterns

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A capsule wardrobe is timeless, stylish, and effortlessly chic. Composed of go-to pieces that can be dressed up or down, it is the perfect antidote to the overstuffed drawers and ill-fitting cheap outfits from the world of “fast fashion”. In this practical but inspiring book, seamstress Arianna Cadwallader and designer Cathy McKinnon present sewing patterns and instructions for the five key pieces of clothing that will form the basis of your own capsule wardrobe: a great shift dress, well-fitting trousers, a simple yet stylish skirt, a light blouse, a jersey vest. Their focus is on quality and fit. All the patterns can be adapted to fit and suit you perfectly, whether you prefer long, short or cap sleeves, high or low waistbands, and slim, straight, or wide-legged trousers. You can then mix and match your garments to create a variety of looks and styles. Aimed at advanced beginners, the book guides you through how to measure yourself and all the techniques you will need to construct these timeless pieces. This is the essential guide to creating your perfect wardrobe.

• Pages:
• Publish Date: 03/05/2024

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The essential guide for every sewer just got better! All New Fabric Savvy is updated to include detailed information on 107 different fabrics; must-know information on determining fabric content, working with knits, working with different types of interfacing, removing stains, and choosing lining material; recommended tools and notions; illustrated reference sections on seams, details, closures, and hems; 476 photographs and 110 illustrations. Organized alphabetically, the 107 fabrics include old favorites. like cotton, wool, knits, and silks to new options, some of which you might never have heard of or sewn with--synthetics; those that resist water, sun, stains, and wrinkles; those made from animal hides (and, of course, their faux cousins) those regenerated from wood pulp and many more.

• Pages: 256
• Author: Sandra Betzina
• Publish Date: 08/08/2017
• Dimensions: 8in x x.55in x 10in
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An in-depth guide to sewing simple garments--with four full-size patterns and all the tricks of alteration and embellishment explained so that you can make a wardrobe all your own. Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type. After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.

• Pages: 176
• Author: Sonya Phillip
• Publish Date: 04/27/2021
• Dimensions: 8in x 10in
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Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of 'perfect imperfection'. This collection of 20 sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect. The projects are grouped according to how we live, for example: living; sleeping; eating and exploring. Sewing and quilting expert and fabric designer, Karen Lewis, has used a limited palette of earthy tones and the best quality natural fabrics including linen, cotton, denim and wool to create a stunning collection of simple, sewn projects. Try out some simple wabi-sabi style sewing techniques such as hand hand piecing, sashiko embroidery, big stitch quilting, and visible mending to create unique items for your home whether it's a full sized bed quilt, simple coasters for your favorite mug or a stunning scarf to wrap up in.

• Pages: 128
• Author: Karen Lewis
• Publish Date: 07/31/2018
• Dimensions: 8.25in x 0.5in x 10.75in
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