Military Dress
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of historical military clothing, with instructions for making mess jackets, naval informs, and a variety of other military articles. Including information on materials and tools, this step-by-step manual will be of utility to those wishing to recreate vintage military clothing, and will also be of value for research purposes. Contents include: "Dressmaking and Tailoring", "Drafts of Mess Jackets", "Military Mess Dress Regulations", "Military Garments", and "Naval uniforms". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.
Sewn Animal Heads
Trophies from the big hunt have been a tradition for generations. With Sewn Animal Heads, fur doesn't have to fly for you to add these magnificent beasts to your home. This collection of 15 trophy animal heads for you to sew includes a rhino, giraffe, elephant, crocodile, bear, and so much more Includes an extensive techniques section, step-by-step instructions 150 sumptuous photos, and 200 illustrations guarantee success from start to finish This wildly fabulous collection of projects ranges from simple to complex so that beginners and experts alike will have a blast in the sewing room while creating these whimsical statement pieces.
Tilda Sewing by Heart
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. Featuring gorgeous photography, in-depth instructions and full-size templates, you'll soon be sewing by heart.
50 Knitted Dolls
Delight children and adults alike by creating a whole host of fun and fabulous knitted characters from this latest book by best-selling author, Sarah Keen. Inside you'll find 50 knitted dolls in costume and work attire, including graduates, a doctor, fire-fighter, painter and decorator, ballerina, bride and groom, spaceman, snowman, fitness enthusiast and hiker, to name just a few. All the projects are made from DK yarn, which is easy to wash, durable and child-friendly. They are perfect gifts for loved ones or as a treat to yourself.
Lalylala's Beetles Bugs and Butterflies
Hello bug lovers and crochet adventurers! Grab your research equipment (magnifying glass, flask of tea, crochet hook, scissors and yarn) and follow us into a world full of magic and science, a microcosm of tiny creatures and big dreams! In this book you will find not only a charming selection of crochet patterns to create scrabbling beetles, beautiful bugs and fluttering butterfly crochet amigurumi, but also a wonderful story to read out loud and ponder on: a tale about growing up; accepting change and the power of dreams. Watch tiny creatures hatching from their eggs, look on as they munch through a green world, and be astonished at their marvelous transformations when they finally slip out of their cocoons. The wings and hats are interchangeable so you can use the patterns in this book to create new outfits for your little insect friends. Give your caterpillar a new set of wings for every day of the week, or cover your beetle in the most colourful wing suits. Be inspired by nature to make creatures of your own creation. It's a great little world full of possibilities. We wish you lots of fun on your journey of discovery and learning!
Hello Kitty
Add Hello Kitty and her friends to just about anything with Cross Stitch Creations: Hello Kitty. This adorable kit comes with everything you need to get started! Crafting just got a whole lot cuter! Like Hello Kitty herself, the twelve patterns in this fun, accessible, cross-stitch kit are all simply adorable. Cross Stitch Creations: Hello Kitty includes a fully illustrated book with step-by-step instructions and photographs of the finished projects, plus fun notes and details about the characters of Hello Kitty's world.Cross Stitch Creations: Hello Kitty comes with everything you will need to get started, including a needle, embroidery floss, a six-inch hoop, and enough cloth for completing two projects. It all comes included in the kit, so there's no waiting to get started. With twelve sweet patterns are inspired by the world of Hello Kitty and feature all of her friends. Adding Hello Kitty's classic charm to clothing, pillowcases, onesies, and anything else you can get your crafty hands on has never been easier!
My Crocheted Closet
Showcase your crochet style every day of the week, every month of the year! Designed to be go-to items in your wardrobe, every pattern in this collection was created to be a piece that you will reach for again and again. From lightweight tops to shawls, skirts, sweaters, scarves, hats, bags, headbands, and other accessories, the 22 patterns in this book will fill your closet with beautiful crocheted options for every outfit. Dress things up or keep it casual--these pieces are versatile! Combined with the right complementary pieces from your wardrobe, most of these pieces can go anywhere. Detailed patterns and instructions make it easy to crochet them all.
The Needlepoint Book
Now in paperback, The Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you'll ever need--now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations. Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts--the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you're new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your sewing journey from inspiration to achievement with specific guidelines on how to make the painted canvas yours. Featuring all-new projects and stitch patterns for every level of expertise, you will learn practical skills, such as how to: -Choose your project with purpose -Tell its story with stitches and fibers -Create mood with color and texture -Fill that blank background -Select and use embellishments such as beads and sequins Included in this revised and expanded edition is a crash course on how to use new fibers; updated information on materials, as well as how to work with and care for them; dozens of new stitches; and diagrams and stitch guides for select projects included in the book. Also featured are thirty-two pages of color photographs with all-new projects; dozens of new stitches explained with photos and drawings; and a new ribbon stitch chapter. The Needlepoint Book is the one book to own on the topic. In one comprehensive volume, it has everything you'll need to create your own artistic, high-quality heirloom.
Norwegian Sweater Techniques for Today's Knitter
Norwegian sweater construction is demystified in this one-of-a-kind, workshop-based bookOften considered intimidating and complex, Norwegian sweater construction is simplified in this one-of-a-kind, step-by-step book. You'll get all the skills and confidence you need to tackle any Norwegian sweater plus 20 patterns to make modern garments!Beginning with a look at color stranded knitting methods, Norwegian Sweater Techniques progresses on to the various types of Norwegian pattern graphs (and how they can differ from Fair Isle patterns). An emphasis is given to the use of ""cutting stitches"" for cardigans and armholes, along with measuring for armholes, sewing along the sides of the cutting stitches, and cutting the fabric to create these openings.Patterns utilize the advantages of Norwegian construction and apply them to non-traditionally Norwegian garmentsDetailed color photos and drawings provide additional guidanceNorwegian techniques yield sturdier construction and a more versatile skill setNorwegian sweaters have been popular for centuries, and it's no wonder-they're classic, warm, and often feature beautiful colorwork. Now you ""cut without fear"" and create your very own pieces employing these time-honored techniques.
Caitlin’s 3-in-1 Kraft Tex Bag Pattern
Beautiful, versatile bags featuring kraft-tex With three exterior designs to choose from, plus mix-and-match pockets and closure choices, you can make exactly the bag you want! Carry it like a tote--or use the shoulder strap for the trendy foldover shape. When you unexpectedly have your hands full, feed the shoulder strap through the convenient loop and you have a backpack! The pattern also includes a clever and useful purse organizer that you can use to make switching bags a cinch. Comes with complete instructions. From the best-selling pattern designer behind The 3-in-1 Betsy Bag Pattern Play with kraft-tex, a popular new substrate that accessory sewists love! Keep your necessities handy and switch bags quickly with bonus purse organizer Finished bag measures 9" wide x 14" high x 3 3/4" deep
Lucy 3-in-1 Kraft-tex Bag Pattern
1 pattern, 3 sizes, unlimited possibilities This versatile and stylish bag comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large weekender--perfect for those overnight trips (fits carry-on luggage requirements)! Play with 2 different colors of kraft-tex and customize the interchangeable band with outside zipper pockets, inside passport pockets, and even knitting needle holders! Or add elastic straps and use the band by itself to carry your yoga mat or picnic blanket. The clever zipper treatment allows each of the three bags to open wide, making finding your necessities a breeze. Includes advice and tips on sewing and handling kraft-tex. Mix and match your bands to customize your look and use (small and medium bags use the same size band!) Experiment with kraft-tex, a popular new substrate that all accessory sewists are talking about! Carry heavy loads without tearing, unique band construction is both lightweight and sturdy Finished medium bag 15" x 9 1/2" x 7 3/4"; large weekender bag 22" x 11 3/4" x 9 1/2"; small bag 9" x 9 1/2" x 7 3/4"
Peg Looms and Weaving Sticks
Easy to learn, portable, and lots of fun--that's weaving on peg looms and weaving sticks! You will be amazed at the things you can make, including dolls and toys, flowers and brooches, cowls, baskets and bowls. The book includes step-by-step weaving and finishing instructions for more than 20 fun projects.
Knits for Girls and Young Juniors
Knitting is finding a new generation of enthusiasts. More and more kids of all ages are interested in knitting and creating their own special clothing and accessories. Finally! A collection of knits for girls and teenagers that suits their relaxed, comfortable, style! From high-textured cabled ponchos and sweaters to stockinette tops and dresses to warm, comfy coats, these pieces all share a carefree style your girls will love. Sized from 6 to young juniors 12, the patterns reach an often-missed generation of girls between toddler and adult. Yes, this age group can be tricky to please, so get them involved! Let them choose the pattern, the yarn, the fit (body-skimming or looser), and especially the color(s). Encourage them to personalize their design with the choices they make. Once exposed to the joy of creating a unique piece of hand-made clothing, they may even want to learn to knit for themselves!
Weaving Iridescence
Iridescent fabric shimmers and glows, changing colors depending on how the light hits it. Different colors appear in the folds and pleats, adding surprising layers of color to fabric. To the uninformed it appears magical and difficult, but the truth is that weaving iridescent fabric is accessible to any handweaver who knows the tricks. Bobbie Irwin has been teaching the techniques for weaving iridescence in person and through articles for more than ten years. In this book, she delivers her most comprehensive course yet, covering the details from how to evaluate and choose yarn to achieve your desired effect to the ways weave structure affects iridescence to the best uses for your iridescent fabric. Hands-on project instructions will have you exploring what you've learned right away. If you have been looking to add some shimmer to your weaving, this is the only book you will ever need!
Christmas Cross Stitch
Create twenty unique and whimsical Christmas cross-stitch designs with this latest addition to the Twenty to Make series. Emulate Michael Powells distinctive cross-stitch style to make Christmas cards or samplers as special gifts for friends and family. Designs range from festive candle arrangements to vintage winter street scenes, and each design is accompanied by an easy-to-follow stitching guide.
Box Stitch Crochet
The box stitch, or corner-to-corner stitch, is for more than just afghans! Crochet it in creative ways to make wraps, scarves, hats, tops, fingerless mittens, and other accessories with the instructions and patterns in Box Stitch Crochet. Learn the basics of box stitch with step-by-step instructions, and then learn to work it in a rectangle, with a beveled edge, and as a motif. Learning to change colors within the stitch and join pieces will enable you to crochet pieces you wouldn't have thought were possible with box stitch. By creatively manipulating this classic stitch, Corinne Freeman has designed a wide range of easy, fun, and fashionable crochet designs. The stitch is quick to learn, and once you know it, you will be ready to complete the Butterfly Shawl, Crossing Neck Scarf, Under-the-Sea Motif Shawl, and any other design you choose.
350+ Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets
Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you'd need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after your finished garment. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to substitute yarns and accurately estimate the amount required, adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments, and lengthen an existing piece with trims and edgings. From basic chain stitches to filet crochet, there's advice for all kinds of stitches, mixing and matching, and dealing with gauge variations. You'll also find plenty of inspiration for adding an extra-special touch to your work using beaded embellishments and surface crochet!
40 Colorful Afghans to Crochet
Bestselling author Leonie Morgan is back with another wonderful crochet book, showcasing her vibrant color and stitch variations. Featuring both block and stitch patterns, there is plenty here to please both granny-square lovers and row-by-row enthusiasts! Each of the 40 afghan designs comes with a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, a skill-level indicator, and a full-color photograph. Instructions and yardage are given, too, for making afghans in three sizes: baby blankets, lap throws, and bedspreads. Packed with advice on picking color combinations and a selection of edgings to finish your project, 40 Colorful Afghans to Crochet is all you need to create your own unique and colorful afghan.
Woven Style for the 15 Rigid Heddle Loom
Go beyond the rectangle to new frontiers with your portable rigid heddle loom. 12 Stylish designs draw upon basic knitting, sewing and/or crochet for drape and fit. You'll find innovative twists on traditional methods for beginner to experienced level weavers. If you can warp a rigid heddle loom, you are ready for this next step. Create wearable treasures with simple tools: from accessories, tops, vests, and wraps to the elegant kimono. There's a design here for every body type in a broad range of sizes.
Emoji Crochet
Give your next crochet project some playful attitude. With the fast-paced growth of social media that spawned a world of instant messaging, it was only a matter of time before a faster, more immediate form of communication would emerge. Enter emojis, the tiny icons that are an inherent component of today's communication and media that's growing in size and use every day with people of all ages using them to express ideas, feelings, and attitudes in quick, short messages. Now, with the help of Charles Voth, a crochet and knitting professional, transferring these playful icons to clothing and other 3-dimensional crocheted items is a natural continuation of the emoji craze in our culture. Emoji Crochet will appeal to crocheters of all ages because each project captures the joy of the emoji trend while sending a personalized message. Among the diverse selection of projects, there are several grandparents will want to make for their grandchildren; ones that younger crocheters will want to make and collect; and plenty for any crafter looking to give the ideal gift to a loved family member or friends, The projects - ranging from blankets, mittens, and scarves to backpacks, earrings, and pillows - will be appropriate for beginners and beyond
Handwoven Home
There's No Place Like a Handwoven Home! Hand towels, table runners, placemats, throws--weaving is perfectly suited to creating and customizing just about any textile for your home. In Handwoven Home, weaving expert Liz Gipson explains the tools and techniques you'll need to weave personalized home textiles on a rigid-heddle loom--the most popular loom on the market today. From choosing the right yarn for your project to achieving your desired cloth type and drape, this book covers all the basics. And the 20+ projects are perfectly suited to the rigid-heddle loom, each starting with a simple square or rectangle and involving little sewing, shaping or loom waste. You'll even learn how to make multiple towels at the same time, create a sturdy rug of wide fabric, and finish your projects with a polished, professional look. Whether you're making textiles for yourself or as a gift, inside you'll find everything you need to create a woven personal touch for any room.
Colour Confident Stitching
Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, any stitching project can be enhanced by a well-chosen color palette. This book makes creating color palettes a fun and enjoyable part of the design process. It is divided into three parts: Understanding Colour; Feeling Colour and Stitching with Colour. The first two sections guide the reader through color theory as well as choosing color more instinctively. The five projects that are included will encourage the reader to explore color and build confidence through exercise and experiment. Inspirational photographs are accompanied by stitching illustrations and step-by-step photographs for the color choosing process as well as stitching projects.
How to Knit
Learning to knit has never been easier! An accessible introduction to knitting, How to Knit is for absolute beginners. Simple-to-follow projects teach the basic skills and techniques of this fun and creative craft. Beginners will learn all the essentials, from how to hold needles, cast on and off, make a tension swatch, and form the basic knit and purl stitches, to how to knit stripes, cable, rib, and lace, plus shape their knitting and add buttonholes. Clear step-by-step illustrations and beautiful photographs of the finished projects are included throughout, making How to Knit both practical and inspirations--the ideal book for want-to-be knitters! Projects include: tablet cover, hot-water bottle cover, striped hobo bag, fingerless gauntlets, beanie hat with felt corsage, envelope clutch bag, cabled placemats and coasters, chunky lace cowl and patchwork cushion cover.
Little Loom Weaving
Master weaving on the little loom with creative new patterns and projects that combine classic techniques and 150 step-by-step photos for a trendy take on hand-woven clothing and crafts Whether you've been weaving for years or just starting out, Little Loom Weaving has everything you need to create trendy and timeless woven pieces on a small, portable loom. This helpful guide, packed with step-by-step instructions and stunning color photos, is full of inspiring and fun projects--some easy and fast enough to finish in a few hours! Learn New Techniques - Tabby Weave - Looping - Hemstitch - Open Slit - Rya Knot - Soumak Discover Exciting Projects - Wall Hangings - Bracelets - Pillows - Keychains - Recycled Materials - Planters
The Granny Square Book
This updated second edition of The Granny Square Book features 25 brand new squares, and 25 all-new projects to make. Beginners welcome! Margaret Hubert makes learning to crochet easy. Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has instructed and inspired more than 70,000 crocheters to make and create beautiful, stylish projects with these classic motifs. Now designer and author Margaret Hubert has updated her bestselling and beloved book to include 25 additional crochet squares (for a total of 100!) and 25 all-new projects to make, wear, and give. Margaret shows the evolution of the granny square, how it can be used and interpreted in different ways with different yarns, and how today's crocheter can design her own projects using the granny squares of her choice with the yarn choices of today. Among the designs are accessories (headbands, bags, and jewelry); garments (vests, jackets, and tops); and decorative items and gifts (afghans, pillows, and a sweater set for baby). The Granny Square Book, Second Edition, offers crocheters at all skill levels more, and more to love about, this timeless motif.
The Gentleman's Wardrobe
For debonair gentlemen who eschew denim if favor of tweed, and feel that grooming and gallantry should not be consigned to history, this book will suit your needs. The Gentleman's Wardrobe features a cornucopia of elegant garments and accessories to sew, this beautifully illustrated book is full of inspiration and charm. Including beautiful garments such as pajamas, vest, trousers and jacket, plus indispensable accessories such as a cravat tie, flat cap and wallet, there's something for every fellow who's looking to be urbane than urban. Whether you make these smart projects for yourself of a loved one, this selection of vintage-style projects will put a spring in anyone's step.
Cross Stitch
From picnics to garden themes, this book features lovely, happy cross stitch charts for both beginner and advanced sewers. The featured patterns can be used for any number of projects. Many of them are smaller in size and would be ideal for home crafting projects such as cards, pictures, cushions, sachet bags, or pincushions. The cohesive floral theme makes it easy for the sewer to create larger and more elaborate patterns. Crafters are sure to enjoy this collection of pretty, colorful designs.
Coffee With C.C.
I am super excited to be sharing my love for knitting and caffeine in my new book! Each pattern in the book is inspired by my love for coffee. Most patterns are inspired by a specific coffee drink, with one pattern being inspired by coffee in general. This book will include 6 sock patterns and 1 shawl pattern. The patterns range in difficulty from beginner/advanced beginner to difficult.
Crochet Baskets
In today's busy world, it's tough to keep things neat and tidy around the house. Not to worry; if you have a hook and some yarn, Nola Heidbreder and Linda Pietz have 30 stylish baskets you can crochet to calm your mind and bring some order to your home. With baskets of varying sizes and uses, creatively inspired by everything from goldfish and alligators to dragonflies and Tiffany Lamps, Crochet Baskets offers up a wide selection of baskets for both the beginner and advanced crocheter alike. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photography to guide and inspire, each completed basket will be proudly put to work in your busy home or happily bestowed upon the loved ones on your gift list.
Sneaker Restoration Handbook
The Sneaker Restoration Handbook is the first book of its kind, that demonstrates the standard method for restoring sneakers. Written in plain English with easy step by step instructions. It covers Cleaning, Painting, Scuffs, Decreasing, Reverse Oxidation . Also the book comes with 3 instructional videos. This book is a gem for any sneaker enthusiast looking to increase aftermarket profits and extend the life of a pair of sneakers.
Thread Painting
Weave colored thread into 12 beautiful and simple designs--all featuring adorable bunny themes! "Thread painting" is the term for using colored thread embroidery to create artistic, dimensional images. Using Jenny McWhinney's wonderfully easy-to-follow directions, even novice embroiderers can recreate her 12 delightful rabbit-themed designs--including bunnies watering and potting plants, harvesting carrots, raking leaves, gathering sweet honey from the hive, and picking apples. Use them on garments, household objects, bags . . . anything you want! Tracing patterns and stitch diagrams are included for every one, and 100 color photographs document the projects in various stages.
Pin Loom Weaving to Go
Step-by-step instructions for 25 projects you'll be amazed were made from pin loom weavings! Pin looms are hot! These palm-sized weaving looms go anywhere and make just about anything you can imagine, from fashionable wrist cuffs to full-sized blankets. Just drop a pin loom in your project bag with a ball of yarn and you are on your way to fast, fun weaving. Margaret Stump, author of the original Pin Loom Weaving, has outdone herself with the 25 designs in this new book. There are elegant wraps, a fun fox bag, an American flag blanket, pillows, pins, stylish scarves, and more--all in a modern style that says "hand crafted with pride." With beginning weavers in mind, Margaret first walks you through how to weave on a 2" and 4" loom. Once you know how to make a basic square and connect your pieces, you are well on your way to making any of the projects in this book. The book divides projects into those that use a 2", 4", adjustable fine-gauge, and even a pot holder loom, and those that combine pieces from different looms, so it is easy to find a project and get started. Pin looms are readily available in a variety of sizes and materials. Choose a favorite pattern and a suitable pin loom, and start weaving anywhere and everywhere today! - All the basics of pin loom weaving and more than 30 beginning and medium level projects you can make on the go- Simple weaving techniques for portable looms- Instructions for making your own simple 2" loom- Projects for standard 2" and 4" looms, as well as weaving on potholder looms and knitting looms
Mega Mini Cross Stitch
Hundreds of small, super-easy shapes and motifs for the cross stitcher! This simply fabulous collection from Japanese cross-stitch sensation Makoto Oozu is packed with 900 tiny motifs to use on everything from badges and hankies to T-shirts and bags. Arranged by theme, the designs include the alphabet; toys (Teddy Bears, computer games); trendy accessories, like sunglasses and jewelry; chic shoes and boots; sports gear; cars; animals; food, and much more. Follow the step-by-step cross-stitch instructions for beginners, and you'll soon be stitching these super-awesome motifs onto everything!
Every Which Way Crochet Borders
Step-by-step instructions and symbol charts put these 139 creative new border designs within reach for beginning and advanced crocheters alike. If you're ready to chart your own crocheted course, Edie Eckman offers plenty of helpful design advice, including how to choose an appropriate border for each project and how to incorporate an element from the main stitch pattern into a new border design. She then explains, with the help of close-up photos, how the same pattern can have dramatically different results depending on the weight of the yarn. With each pattern diagrammed to approach in both rounds and rows, Every Which Way Crochet Borders is an inventive and invaluable resource.
Great Tunisian Crochet Projects
Colorful, easy-to-make designs for Tunisian crochet Tunisian crochet is so easy! Using just one long or corded crochet hook and two simple stitches, Tunisian crochet is quick to learn, so you'll be able to pick your favorite project from this book and start on it right away. Although worked with a crochet hook and in a similar fashion to crochet, Tunisian crochet fabric is sturdier than traditional crochet and resembles knitting in the final product. It is a wonderful technique for creating scarves, purses, afghans, and more with the look of knitting but the ease of crochet! - Patterns with symbol charts for 20 bright, colorful scarves, table toppers, wraps, afghans, and other accessories - Graphic, colorful designs pack a stylish punch and are fun to crochet - Illustrated instructions on Tunisian crochet techniques make it easy for a beginner to start making these projects right away
Topsy-turvy Knitted Dolls
Grab your yarn and knitting needles and delve into this wonderful book from best-selling author, Sarah Keen. Sarah shows readers how to make adorable topsy-turvy knitted dolls based on well-known and loved characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Each project in Topsy-Turvy Knitted Dolls has accessories or extra characters to knit, providing plenty of play potential for children choosing to recreate scenes from famous tales. There are 10 projects to make, providing hours of fun for you creating them and many more for children playing with them.
Corner-to-corner Lap Throws for the Family
Corner-to-Corner is a fun and unique way of crocheting! By following a pixel graph instead of a written pattern, you can incorporate virtually any character or image you want into a crochet blanket. This great book includes how-to instructions and step-by-step photos. Also included are instructions for 5 cute throws. All designs are made using #4 worsted-weight yarn.
My Knitted Doll
Knitters will love this fabulous collection of adorable knitted dolls and their very contemporary styled clothes and accessories. There are 12 different dolls and all of the garments can be mixed and matched to create unique outfits. You can also change the dolls' hair style and color easily too--so you could go for a cute auburn bob or may be some long blonde pigtails for your doll! My Knitted Doll is not for the absolute beginner knitter, but will appeal to knitters who do have a basic understanding of the craft. Having said that, the instructions are presented succinctly with easy to follow diagrams, with charts for intarsia and other designs. Once completed these knitted dolls will make fabulous presents for children who will love the attention to detail given to their fun and stylish contemporary wardrobe.
Ultimate Crochet Bible
"A comprehensive book that belongs on every crafts shelf." --Booklist The latest fashion magazines are full of crocheted pieces, but beginning stitchers looking to tap into the trend might not know where to start. Ultimate Crochet Bible is the ideal guide for anyone casting the first time, but is also the definitive reference for more experienced practitioners who just need to brush up on a technique. Filled with more than 400 images, it explains exactly how to create garments, jewelry, accessories, and more, from the basic chain stitch to finishing touches like a picot trim. Additional topics include creating texture, structure and shaping, color work, and embellishments. New in paperback.
Weighted Blankets, Vests, and Scarves
Craft a warm hug to soothe someone you love. If you've been to the dentist to get x-rays and have had the protective lead vest placed on your chest, you understand the pleasant feeling it provides. The pressure of the weight can be calming while providing a sense of security. It's the same feeling provided by a weighted blanket and a major reason why they are so popular today. A weighted blanket, scarf, or vest is a powerful tool that can sooth those with sensory processing or autism spectrum disorders that have trouble sleeping by providing the deep pressure they covet. Like a firm hug, they also provide a safe, non-drug therapy for anyone who is anxious, upset, or on the verge of losing control. As beneficial as they are, weighted blankets can be expensive and, when made by others, don't always reflect your -- or your child's -- design style. With the help of this handy guide from sewing expert Susan Sullivan, anyone can learn to make a weighted blanket for their child, teen, or their own use. It features step-by-step instructions along with photos and illustrations for crafting five fundamental projects: a twin-sized sleeping blanket, a lap pad, an activity blanket, a vest, and a scarf. Also included are applique patterns for personalizing your project and helpful weight and measurement charts that allow you to scale your projects to any size bed or recipient. Best of all, these immensely functional and beneficial projects are not overly complicated and are an ideal starting point for anyone looking to learn how to sew.
Top-Down Crochet Sweaters
Welcome to the new era of crochet. Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a pattern book featuring the same beloved approach. These 14 fashionable patterns are sure to flatter bodies of all shapes and sizes. Show-stopping original photography, an extensive discussion of the benefits of top-down construction, and detailed instructions on how and why to adjust the patterns to ensure an exquisite customized fit will have crocheters tying themselves in knots to start strutting their stuff!
Practical Sew & Mend
What do you do when a button pops off your shirt, the hem unravels on a dress, or your skirt becomes too tight around the waist - throw it away or fix it? This practical guide shows everyone who was never taught how to thread a needle, sew on a button, or darn a hole how to tackle these tasks, and much more. With this straightforward "make do and mend" guide you'll learn to fix your favorite pair of trousers, alter that special thrift store find, and handle your sewing emergencies. Clear instructions and easy to follow photographs ensure that everyone can learn the sewing basics. Sections cover buttons and closures, seams, hems, instant fixes, and nifty repairs for even the complete sewing novice.Complete with basic sewing hints and tips, Practical Sew & Mend shows you how to revive your existing wardrobe and save money at the same time! From sewing on a button to taking up a hem, everything is clearly explained so that even complete beginners can successfully tackle these tasks and more. Order your copy today and start mending!
Simple Tailoring and Alterations
An insider's secrets to tailoring and making alterations. Master the basics and more with Simple Tailoring & Alterations, a practical guide written by an accomplished costume maker and theatrical tailor. With over thirty years experience in the garment industry, J. Francois-Campbell knows every tailoring trick of the trade and shares them with you. A nip and a tuck for the perfect fit.Off-the-rack clothing rarely fits well because it was not made to your specific measurements. With the step-by-step instructions - plus 250 full-color photographs and 100 helpful illustrations - you can now make alterations that will save you big bucks: Save by updating outfits that no longer fit properly and spend less on new clothes. Don't pay expensive tailoring fees to have clothing mended and altered. Do follow these simple techniques to improve your wardrobe and line your pockets with the money you save. 10 essential tailoring techniques. Jay Fran癟ois-Campbell guides you through must-now techniques suitable for novices and intermediate sewers that range from replacing buttons to changing a garment's shape for a better fit. Projects cover skirts, dresses, pants, jackets, shirts, coats, capes, suits, sweaters, vests and ties. Master new skills and get more from what's in your closet. Get your copy of Simple Tailoring & Alterations you are on your way to advancing your skills with in-depth information on equipment, fabric choices, measuring, stitching, and making pro-level alterations to men's and women's garments. Here's know-how that will help you revamp your wardrobe and adeptly handle sweeping alterations that go beyond changing a hemline.
Sew Illustrated
Stitch it pretty! 16 projects for your family, friends, and home Fill your home with small works of art that embody the simple life. Start with 16 useful handmade gifts in the popular Zakka design style, then add adorable motifs pulled from everyday life. 35 charming designs are printed on iron-on transfer paper-have fun sketching them with bits of fabric and free-motion stitching. Customize a variety of bags, a fabric basket, a makeup roll, coasters, and more. You can even use images pulled from a photograph, a rubber stamp, or a child's drawing! - 16 charming projects for your home using free-motion quilting and raw-edge appliqu矇- Choose from 35 adorable sketches, printed on iron-on transfer paper, for handmade gifts you'll love to sew and share - Branch out and try sewing your own doodles (or your kid's!), a stamped image, or a traced photo
Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments
Learn how to sew custom, professional-looking window treatments for your home!Have you ever wanted to sew customized window treatments for your home? It's easier than you might think, especially if you have Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments on hand. With this helpful how-to book, readers are guided through the entire process--from planning the project to measuring scale and proportion, to selecting necessary tools, fabric, and hardware to actually sewing the curtains and installing them.Whether you're partial to Roman shades, gathered curtains, flat shades with dowels, or pleated drapes, there's a clear-cut set of instructions for you in Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments. Also included are lifesaver tips and techniques from an expert in the field, advice about using scale and proportion to enhance windows and disguise flaws, and suggestions for utilizing window treatments to control light and insulate your home. Accompanying photos make learning even easier.The book covers the following subjects in detail: Window treatment project planningWindow measurementsCalculating scale and proportionFabric and hardware selectionCurtains and draperiesGrommetsGathered and ruched curtainsPleated curtainsAdding trim, banding, and other embellishments to window treatmentsShades and blindsRoman shadesFlat shades with dowelsRelaxed draperiesGathered shadesTop treamentsCommon tips and techniquesCuttingSewingGlossary and resourcesSo, unroll that bolt of fabric and jump into your next DIY project in the world of curtains and draperies!
Amigurumi
Amigurumi is a Japanese technique of crocheted fabric dolls. According to tradition, each doll has a soul that makes it become a companion that will accompany us throughout life, providing protection and comfort in difficult times. Amigurumi is also a wonderful technique that can mean an opportunity to develop our creativity as a labor venture that can begin with minimal investment. This title by Marta Quinteros includes simple, step-by-step instructions with full color illustrations to show readers how to weave the most beautiful amigurimi dolls.
Simply Stitched
Through her unique combination of wool and cotton thread, designer Yumiko Higuchi reinvents traditional embroidery for modern makers. Simply Stitched includes 20 beautiful embroidery motifs, plus project and instructions. Use these stunning designs to create accessories, clothing, and home decor. Enjoy classic embroidery motifs that are made new with fresh color combinations and incredibly textured detail. Embellish a child's sweater with colorful candy motifs, create a holiday stocking that's sure to become a family heirloom, or stitch a simple linen tote. With Simply Stitched, you'll be inspired to embroider every available surface!
