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Product DescriptionA great plan, a great pattern, a great fit, a great fabric and a great finish are the 5 fundamentals to completing a perfect sewing project. Here Sarai Mitnick reveals her 5 fundamentals in her trademark clear instruction to provide a rounded and beautiful sewing guide. Totally comprehensive, this title covers: sewing techniques; planning and fitting; working with patterns, fabrics and linings; and, finishing techniques. It includes 5 beautiful projects (1 blouse, 3 dresses and 1 skirt) with tissue paper patterns so readers can learn to sew AND creative a gorgeous project. About the AuthorSarai Mitnick is owner of Colette Patterns and majors on modern sewing patterns for design-orientated sewers. She has written for Design Sponge, Modern Seamster, The Storque and DIY City Magazine and her mission is to share the joy that sewing can bring. Sarai lives in Portland, Oregon and her work can be viewed at www.colettepatterns.com Delivered FREE in the UK
Product DescriptionFrom 1920s French knickers to 1950s pin-up brassieres, these fabulous vintage pieces chart the progression of lingerie over the last 120 years. The book covers a range of fascinating garments, including 1890s corsets, 1940s garter belts and basques, 1950s New Look girdles, brassieres, knickers and much more. The book includes 30 fully annotated working patterns alongside drawings, photographs and practical advice on any feature or alteration necessary for making up the garments. For any costume designer working on stage or screen, the historically accurate patterns are an essential for capturing the classic shapes of any period. Fashion students and historians will find the period details and historical background of each garment an invaluable resource. Whether you need to construct a historically accurate period garment or simply wish to channel your inner 1950s starlet, this is the book for you. About the AuthorJill Salen is a freelance costume maker, and is widely employed in the theatrical costume industry. She has made costumes for many clients including the Globe theatre. She is a lecturer in costume on the BA (Hons) theatre design course at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. Jill is the author of Corsets, also published by Batsford. Jill lives in Cardiff. Delivered FREE in the UK
Product DescriptionKay Whitt is known in the industry for her easy-to-use and attractive bag designs and patterns. Here Kay introduces all the techniques and tricks needed to make great, professional looking bags. This title includes 7 bag patterns, each with variations to make a total of 16 projects, graded by difficulty. It contains projects that include hand and shoulder bags, totes, computer bags, shopping and lunch bags, and backpacks. It provides detailed photographic techniques section covering all the skills needed for a successful project. About the AuthorKay Whitt is a licensed designer for McCall's Pattern Company and has been designing and selling patterns for the last 10 years. Best known for her extraordinary bag designs, her top selling patterns are her bags. She lives in Grand Prairie, Texas and her work can be viewed at sewserendipity.com Delivered FREE in the UK
Product DescriptionThis title includes 175 beautifully photographed craft projects for every occasion, from Chrsitmas and New Year to Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween and every other major holiday. It gives full step-by-step instructions for every technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous crafters. Crafts include greetings cards, decorations and papercrafts, soap making, cross stitch, flower arrangement, papier-mache, jewellery, candy favours, fabric crafts and so much more...Handy UK resources and buyer's guide, and a full rundown of essential tools and materials make this a lasting reference. About the AuthorMartha Stewart is the author of dozens of best selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show in the US, where Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Martha lives in New York. Visit marthastewart.com Delivered FREE in the UK
Product Description24 heartfelt, handmade sewing projects that combine linen and lace with stunning results.New home sewn projects are very fresh and modern, from gifts for children and friends, to chic additions to your home or closet.Experienced crafters will be inspired by the mix of practical and decorative projects, while beginners will be able to finish simple projects in an evening or weekend with spectacular results.Delivered FREE in the UK
Product DescriptionGot an alterations problem you can't solve? Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to repair both by hand and using a sewing machine? Alterations and Repairs 200 Q&A will come to your rescue, answering 200 questions on a vast range of alteration topics. About the AuthorNan L. Ides comes from family of sewers and teaches hand mending for several community groups in the Philadelphia area. She is an avid sewer, clothing designer, instructor and author. Delivered FREE in the UK
Product DescriptionGot a sewing pattern problem you can't solve? Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to adjust a pattern to your needs? Sewing Patterns 200 Q&A will come to your rescue, answering 200 questions on a vast range of sewing pattern topics. About the AuthorSophie English graduated from the London College of Fashion in 1992 and went on to work with various designers including Nicole Farhi. She began her business in 1993 making couture clothes and launched her first bridal wear collection in 1995 which sold through her showroom in Pimlico as well as a wholesale collection selling through retailers across the UK at Harrods, Liberty and Dickins & Jones. A chance meeting with a restaurant manager who was dissatisfied with her current staff uniforms started a new successful venture offering designer uniforms to clients who are wanting well-thought, well-cut practical outfits. Sophie also teaches a Dressmaking Skills course at Westdean College, an internationally renowned study centre, specialising in crafts and visual arts. Delivered FREE in the UK
Make Me I'm Yours... Just for Fun: 20 Handmade Projects to Stitch, Knit and Craft - Make Me I'm Yours...This is the perfect activity book for crafters of every mood, budget and skill level with 20 diverse and fun craft projects. The stylish and imaginative projects cover all popular crafts, from knitting and stitching to jewellery and soap-making, providing an opportunity to try something new. It is gorgeous, fun and wildly creative, both beginner and experienced crafters will be amazed at what they can make!Delivered FREE in the UK
Includes 12 project chapters that cover a variety of styles and sewing techniques. This title is suitable for beginners to try, and intermediate sewists looking to try a new technique. It includes the techniques needed to complete each design chapter, with expert tips.Delivered FREE in the UK
Since its introduction in 1970, Vogue Sewing has been the favorite of sewing enthusiasts, covering everything you need to know to create fashionable, professional-quality clothing—from fabric selection and construction basics to advanced pattern alterations and couture techniques. Now, fully revised and updated, this latest edition stays true to the spirit of the original Vogue Sewing, while providing up-to-the-minute information and a wealth of color charts, step-by-step illustrations and time-saving tips to make your sewing quick and easy. Delivered FREE in the UK
Your Source for Sewing and Quilting Tips and TechniquesInside Nancy Zieman's Sewing A to Z, readers learn valuable tips, techniques, and how-to's from one of the most trusted names in the industry: Nancy Zieman. With her trademark thorough explanations and friendly tone, Nancy shares with readers a wealth of information essential to making the most of their quilting and sewing. From anchor cloth to pintucks and zigzagging, over 80 topics are covered, each explained in the best possible way, with illustrations, explanations and/or charts. The wire-o binding allows readers to follow along easily right at their machine or worktable.Delivered FREE in the UK
The right notion just might unlock your creativity. For the past 25 years, Nancy Zieman has offered innovative ideas, inspiration and information designed to make sewing, serging, quilting and embroidering more efficient and more enjoyable. Now she offers a guidebook to every tool you'll ever need! Nancy's Favorite 101 Notions covers the standards—not all pins are created equal—as well as some one-task wonders that can make the difference between a frustrating failure and a wonderful work of art. Nancy describes the features of each tool so you can find a tool that works, regardless of brand and details the various uses. Helpful Notes from Nancy and Budget-Friendly tips are sprinkled throughout, as are illustrated mini-demonstrations. With Nancy's Favorite 101 Notions, you can find the tools that will make sewing easier, faster, more creative and more fun!Delivered FREE in the UK
A stylish history of the sewing revolution.25 vintage-inspired projects for the modern girl.Sewing never goes out of style, and today it is more popular than ever! Sew Retro offers 25 stylish, vintage-inspired sewing projects—beautiful bags, essential skirts, unique pillows, and more—that are a pleasure to sew, thanks to easy instructions, helpful diagrams, and a pocket of ten full-size patterns. This fun, inspirational book also uncovers sewing's colorful history, from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement, and features interviews with today's hottest fabric and pattern designers, including Amy Butler, Betz White, Barbara Brackman, Emma Brennan, Judie Rothermel, and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. Filled with gorgeous project photography and quirky vintage illustrations that bring the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, and beyond to life, Sew Retro celebrates sewing yesterday and today.Delivered FREE in the UK
Top-Rated Favorites from Sewing Fans and Master TeachersThis book contains the best hands-on insider sewing tips from the popular sewing website PatternReview.com, a community of more than 170,000 members. The entries are collected from the website's enormous database of members' shared comments and advice, rated by hits and reviews. Also included are five special how-to features by PatternReview.com's master teachers and pattern designers, who regularly conduct online chats and workshops (including Kenneth King, Susan Khalje, Sarah Veblen, Shannon Gifford, and Anna Mazur).Delivered FREE in the UK
The Busy Girl's Guide to SewingThis title is designed for crafters who find there is never enough time in the day - which is most of them! The fun, quirkily styled projects can be completed in a day, or spaced over a few weekends, so crafters can have the satisfaction of finishing, as well as starting, projects. This title is written by a truly busy gal with bags of personality and experience, as she learns to sew and discovers how to fit it into her lifestyle. It includes advice on sourcing fabric, upcycling, blogging, joining online communities and more for the ultimate experience for busy girls who sew. About the AuthorCarrie Maclennan is the main creative mind behind The Made In The Shade Maisonette; a shop/gallery/crafty hangout, promoting off-beat design, creativity and vintage lifestyle in Glasgow. Running a successful business has left her with little time for her own crafting, making her an expert on quick projects and time management for creative gals-on-the-go. Carrie lives in Glasgow. Delivered FREE in the UK
Tilda'a Studio: Over 50 Fresh Projects for You, Your Home and Loved OnesThis is a gorgeous collection of over 50 projects inspired by Tilda's studio. Choose from a stunning variety of designs for yourself and your home, including bags, accessories, clothing, decorating, gifts and soft toys. The colour palette used includes beautiful shades of lavender, pink, teal, turquoise, green and blue. Easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photos and delightful illustrations accompany each project. About the AuthorTone Finnanger has a distinctive style that is popular with crafters of all ages and abilities. She has written several books including Sew Pretty Homestyle, Sew Sunny Homestyle, Crafting Tilda's Friends, Tilda's Christmas Ideas and Tilda's Summer Ideas. She lives in Norway. Delivered FREE in the UK
A step-by-step course for first-time stitchers.Includes 6 full-size, pull-out patterns.This book takes the mystery out of the sewing machine, holding first-time stitchers by the hand and showing the easiest ways to get the most from their machine. Sales of sewing machines have soared, but many are only accompanied by a difficult-to-understand technical manual. Here, Jane Bolsover provides a comprehensive guide for beginners. Starting with an essential overview of the sewing machine, learn how to thread it and wind bobbins, why tension is important and which needles to choose. There's information on the basic sewing kit you will need, plus advice on which fabrics to choose and how to cut out. The chapters then build into a complete sewing course, and at the end of each chapter is a simple project to consolidate the skills you have just mastered. The projects include items for the home, including a cushion cover and a lampshade, stylish accessories, such as bags and scarves, plus great clothing basics, such as an A-line skirt and a simple shift dress. Also included at the back of the book is a full-size pull-out paper pattern section.Delivered FREE in the UK
Sew Easy offers everything a first-time crafter needs to know about sewing! This handy primer comes in a new and unique format: an adorable compact box. The box, which seals tight with a magnetic closure, features a 48-page booklet brimming with all the essentials of stitches, tools, and sewing techniques—complete with clear illustrations and diagrams. It also includes compact project cards for twelve stylish fashion and home projects that are sure to become favorites. Learn the basic principles of sewing, starting off with simple projects such as a napkin and placemat, and advance to more skilled designs such as a pillow. This charming box set is an essential reference you'll turn to time and again.Delivered FREE in the UK
Vogue Sewing Quick Reference by the Editors of Vogue PatternsFrom its inception to its substantial revision in 2006, Vogue Sewing has been a consistent bestseller and sewer's favorite, covering everything you need to know to create fashionable, professional-quality clothing—from fabric to selection, and constructions basics to advanced pattern alterations and couture techniques. Vogue Sewing Quick Reference distills the essential elements of Vogue Sewing into a concise, easy-to-reference manual that will be indispensable to sewers of all skill levels. Delivered FREE in the UK
Sewing Machine Accessory Bible by Wendy Gardiner and Lorna KnightAn attractive, well presented and practical book, that will be of interest to not only the novice sewer – pondering the basic feet attachments acquired with a new sewing machine, but also ‘lapsed’ sewers, out of touch with what’s available. As the authors say in their introduction, ‘You don’t have to have a top-of-the-range model to use all these wonderful sewing aids - lots of these glorious feet can be used on even the most basic machines. Other useful topics covered in the book include acquiring a practical selection of sewing tools, suggested optional extras, choosing the right machine needle for the project and a machine and overlocker buying guide. Paperback.Delivered FREE in the UK
Be your own colour expert with the 3-in-1 Color Tool. Match any colour to one of 24 colour cards and 100s of individual swatches. The reverse of each colour card carries six colour scheme options; all the help you need. No need to carry colours in your head, carry them neatly in your bag. Use the Tool for sewing, quilting, home décor and many other crafts - includes clear plastic wallet.Delivered FREE in the UK
Colour me Younger by Veronica Henderson & Pat HenshawEffective advice for women who don't want to look their age, Colour Me Younger will help you shed years from your looks. Assessing which colours work best for you, Colour Me Younger shows how to dress from top to toe in the most flattering styles available. Each chapter guides you through specific aspects of style including: • Wardrobe review ( basics to accessories) • Hairstyle and colour • Make-up do's and don'ts • The right foundation garments. Featuring real women, this great book demonstrates that getting older doesn't mean giving up on fashion. Delivered FREE in the UK
Colour me Confident by Veronica Henderson & Pat HenshawBe your own personal stylist and give yourself a top to toe makeover with this inspiring book. This style guide offers real advice for real women, backed by years of experience from the ?colour me beautiful ?team. It doesn't matter what shape, size or age you are, you too can look great! Find out what colours are perfect for you. Learn which shapes and fabrics will flatter you. Discover your style personality and how to enhance it.Add the finishing touches, with useful tips on make-up, hair, accessories and choosing the right wardrobe.Delivered FREE in the UK
The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques by Lynda Maynard This book takes the mystery out of couture techniques which some dressmakers assume are either difficult, or only for professional fashion designers. The Dressmaker’s Handbook shows that these skills can easily be acquired, with clear instructions in simple, step-by-step stages. Containing a complete guide to the fabrics suited to each technique and insider secrets from professional dressmakers, the book also includes catch-up panels and refresher notes for novices. The book is divided into three sections: couture bindings and finishes, designer underpinnings and finishing touches.Hardback. Delivered FREE in the UK
Sew Eco - Sewing Sustainable and Re-Used Materials by Ruth Singer Sustainable sewing projects don’t have to be scratchy hemp skirts and brown patchwork aprons - you could be making beautiful one-off pieces for yourself and your home from unique and unusual eco-friendly recycled or vintage fabrics. A whole new generation of savvy sewers have been dusting off old sewing machines but they don’t want to make just any old thing. This book will guide readers through a series of stylish sewing projects with a focus on sourcing and using sustainable fabrics. The projects teach different aspects of sewing, starting with making cushions from recycled shirts, old jumpers, vintage buttons and other materials, working through making simple skirts and bags, to using leather appliqué, working with vintage lace and peace silk, using organic fabrics for scarves and shawls and even ‘upcycling’ an old suede skirt or hat into something beautiful and unique. Paperback. Delivered FREE in the UK
Shows young kids how to stitch using fresh graphics, simple layouts and projects. This book contains a section that shows the basic skills, such as threading a needle, sewing applique, transferring a pattern, cutting out a pattern, sewing on buttons and more. It explains, with step-by-step illustrations, how to sew basic embroidery stitches.Delivered FREE in the UK
A great-looking jacket that fits well is something no working wardrobe can do without. It's also something hard to find off-the-rack. Stressing that basic skills are all it takes to turn out a perfectly tailored piece, the authors offer their expert advice and innovative techniques for cutting, construction and fitting. In addition to explaining the "Armani" technique of fusing underlinings and demonstrating how to line the garment entirely by machine, the book offers fabulous fitting advice using four "real" models of varying ages, sizes, and shapes. Delivered FREE in the UK
Using the twin techniques of tissue- and fabric-fitting, it teaches women of all figure types to sew pants that fit perfectly. The fit-as-you-sew process is illustrated with progressive photos of fitting pants on nine women of various sizes and shapes. Basic construction techniques for waistbands, zippers and pockets also included. Delivered FREE in the UK
Keep the sunlight out, your privacy in, and style everywhere with this classy collection of curtains, drapes and shades. Each project comes with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and a complete list of materials. You can create a custom window treatment for every room in the house with the styles here, including turnback drapes, ruffled curtains, two-piece curtains, sewn panels, overlay panels, translucent sheer shades, valences and reversible curtains. There's also helpful information on curtain rods and hardware, as well as getting the right fit for your window size. Delivered FREE in the UK
Easy, step-by-step, economical ways to beautify your home using a sewing machine and overlocker including simple unlined curtains, sumptuous window treatments, placemats, table runner and acccessories, cover-ups for sofas and chairs, pillow covers and shams, dust ruffles, vanity and sink skirts.Delivered FREE in the UK
Easy, step-by-step illustrated instructions to create beautiful and unique items with your sewing machine e.g. Amish Star Quilt, Christmas Stockings, One-of-a kind Teddy Bear, Dolls, Sweetheart Pillow, Christening Gowns and Gifts. Delivered FREE in the UK
End "fit" frustrations once and for all. Detailed descriptions help you identify fitting problems followed by step-by-step alterations with photographs of altered pattern pieces. This book covers every imaginable fitting problem including asymmetry caused by mastectomy, high hip, bow legs, and knock-knees. Ease chart tells you how much ease you need in different areas of the body so that you can measure the pattern before you cut, eliminating disappointments. Delivered FREE in the UK
An ideal sewing partner for those progressing to this level. Well illustrated, it provides a step-by-step guide to pattern and fabric preparation, fitting adjustments plus the techniques for custom, machine and fusible methods with tips on where and how to use them. Softback.Delivered FREE in the UK
Learn how to obtain that fit with in-depth, clearly stated instructions on ten areas of fitting.Illustrations are clear and plentiful providing lots of expert assistance for all levels of dressmaking, including possible problem areas. The book has a very up to date feel; a must-have reference book. Softback.Delivered FREE in the UK
Use this quick reference for information on preshrinking, layout, cutting, machine needle, presserfoot, thread, stitch length, interfacing, special handling at the machine, seam finishes, pressing, closures and hems. This indispensable, easy-to-use reference now includes over 100 tips, over 400 new color photos, information on the latest new fabrics, a stain removal guide and lining chart, and even a "burn test" chart to determine a fabric's content. Delivered FREE in the UK
Now Half Price - RRP £2.75 - Sale Price £1.38An A to Z reference to popular fabrics, fibres and terminology is a 'must-have' guide for sewers. Today's fashion fabrics reflect the current catwalk looks, but the wide choice of fibre content and fabric properties can sometimes be bewildering. This handy paperback will slip easily into your pocket or handbag when shopping for suitable fabrics.Free UK Postage
Suitable for all occasions, these charming Cards, reproduced from front covers of Butterick Fashions between 1912 and 1915, are blank inside to personalise for birthdays, thank yous and notelets. 173mm x 123mm, they come in packs of 4, one of each design, complete with envelopes. 1 Set of 4 Note-Cards - £1.953 Sets of 4 Note-Cards - £4.95Delivered FREE in the UK
