Category: Crafts – Hobbies & Home

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Don’t throw away your fabric scraps! Elevate them to make impressive, out-of-the-box projects you’ll love!

Skill-building guide to teach quilters and sewing enthusiasts how to use scraps of favorite fabrics with special techniques to make unique accessories10 scrappy projects with clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tipsOver 20 techniques to learn including fabric weaving, twisted pleats, fusible appliqué, faux trapunto, and moreMake gift-worthy bags, pillows, mini quilts, pouches, and basketsFor beginner and intermediate quilters to learn a variety of manipulation techniques that will upscale your skills while using up scraps

Every quilter, sewist, and fabric artist has piles of scraps laying around they’re not sure what to do with. Learn how to elevate your scrap fabrics with fun and interesting techniques!

Filled with super cute projects like cushions, bags, pouches, baskets, and quilts, Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, quilting basics, and expert tips to ensure success. Also included is a section on the tools you’ll need—needles, thread, parchment squares, quilter’s tape or tacking, fabric markers, and glue—along with tips and basic sewing techniques that you need to know, such as pressing, appliqué, layering, binding, piping, piecing, and more.

Inside this unique sewing project book, you’ll find inspiration for using your fabric scraps while you learn and practice over 20 out-of-the-ordinary sewing techniques, including creating a flange, bias fabric manipulation, fabric wrapping, adding leather, using fusible applique on vinyl, creating 3D fabric bows, working with cork, rope sewing, and other skills to make each gift-worthy project. You can even pick your project by choosing which techniques you would like to learn. Using both hand sewing and machine sewing techniques to create unique accessories, this is a must-have guide for crafters of every skill level to make something amazing!

Projects include:

Basket Weave Cushion or Mini QuiltPleated Bucket BagSummer CushionWoven Cork PouchRope BasketRainbow Pleat CushionSallieann Flower QuiltJapanese Origami CushionHeart Strings PouchChristmas Presents Mini Quilt

The perfect guide for beginner and intermediate quilters, Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects will help you use up your scraps while you learn a variety of techniques to level up your style and skill while you sew!

“Just adorable—this book has been made with love! The projects are desirable, achievable, and unique. Sallieann Harrison’s designs will inspire you to create beautiful items from your scraps and stash. Each project has clear and precise step-by-step instructions—a must-have for everyone!”
—Hayley Marshallsay, Head of Sales & Programming for Sewing Street

From the Publisher

Turn Your Scraps and Stash into Magic

Gather up your bits of fabric and get ready to use them in new and interesting ways!

These fresh, creative projects are packed with methods to help you elevate your scraps into unique cushions, bags, pouches, baskets, and quilts you’ll adore. Easy step-by-step instructions and photos guide you through fabric manipulation, rope sewing, creating a flange, making 3D fabric bows, and many more skill-building sewing techniques.

Throw away your scraps? Never! Elevate them!

10 scrappy projects for bags, pillows, mini quilts, pouches, and baskets perfect for gift-givingOver 20 techniques to learn, like fabric weaving, twisted pleats, fusible appliqué, faux trapunto, and moreClear step-by-step instructions and photos, plus a getting started section and expert tipsBuild your sewing skills while you make beautiful home décor projects

Over 20 Techniques to Learn and Practice

Adding faux trapuntoAdding leather tabs and hardware (pictured)Creating a drawstring casingCreating covered buttonsMaking 3D fabric bows

Adding a loose liningCreate a flange (pictured)Creating a gussetMaking an envelope backQuilt-as-you-go

Bias fabric manipulationCurved piecing (pictured)Fabric weavingFabric wrappingReverse appliquéTwisted pleats

Using fusible applique on vinylWorking with cork (pictured)Working with feltWorking with ropeAnd more!

Create 10 Unique Projects to Keep or Gift

Basket Weave Cushion or Mini QuiltSummer Cushion (pictured)

Woven Cork PouchRope BasketRainbow Pleat Cushion (pictured)

Sallieann Flower Quilt Japanese Origami CushionPleated Bucket Bag (pictured)

Heart Strings Pouch (pictured)Christmas Presents Mini Quilt

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Landauer; First Edition (December 26, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639810439
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639810437
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.9 x 0.3 x 9.8 inches

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Become more than so-so at sewing!

Whether you want to make a quilt, re-upholster a chair seat, or fix a hem, sewing is one of the most essential and useful skills you can master. But if you’ve never even turned on a sewing machine before, learning to sew can seem like a daunting task. Not anymore!

Geared toward the absolute beginner, Idiot’s Guides: Sewing teaches the basics of sewing in a series of lessons using full-color, step-by-step illustrated instructions that enable you to clearly see how every technique is executed, from threading a sewing machine to reading a pattern. The lessons are accompanied by practice projects, allowing you to try out their newly learned skill. As the lessons become more advanced, so do the projects, giving you instant gratification as you become more proficient.

This completely illustrated guide is an essential tool for any person who wants to learn to sew. Features include:
• Tailored to the beginner who has never used a sewing machine before, with clear, easy-to-understand instructions. 
• Comprehensive, step-by-step, color instructions teach all the basic techniques of sewing, from threading a machine to various stitches and construction. 
• Practice projects throughout help the reader learn and practice techniques. 
• Handy guides teach how to read a pattern, choose and prepare fabrics, create seams and finishes, and more.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; Illustrated edition (September 3, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1615644113
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1615644117
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.66 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.67 x 9.18 inches

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A complete course in machine-sewing for children aged 7+ years

Sewing is a skill that has so many benefits for children and can give them real pride in their achievements. Angela Pressley has been teaching children to sew for 15 years, and knows how to encourage and inspire them to learn, starting with the basics and building up a portfolio of skills. And to keep them interested, she has designed 30 makes that will help them cement the knowledge they’ve gained, from sewing simple seams to patchwork, curves and corners, hems, linings, and so much more. The book starts with an introduction to the sewing machine and some of the basic skills and equipment needed to sew. Then there are four chapters, each beginning with a techniques section, followed by projects that put into practice the skills just learned. Every project includes clear artworks plus a difficulty rating, from “easy peasy” to “you’re on your way”, “you’ve got this”, and “you’re a star”. As children progress through the levels they will learn how to make their own toys, bags, accessories, and clothes, and will be encouraged to put their own creative ideas into their sewing.

From the Publisher

Rainbow coin purse

Boat pincushion caddy

Drawstring backpack

Sleep mask

Doodle sketch messenger bag

Astro the space bunny

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CICO Books (April 12, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800651023
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800651029
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.2 x 0.5 x 10.85 inches

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Sewing secrets for getting the most from your serger. If you own a serger, or are contemplating getting one, then you’ll want to learn all the techniques, tips, and tricks for mastering this specialized sewing machine. Sewing Essentials: Serger Techniques, an instructional guidebook and DVD workshop combo, is about to take your skill to the max.

Thoroughly covered in a book and DVD package. Read the informative guidebook for detailed yet easy-to-follow written steps, accompanied by over 200 vivid photographs. Watch the DVD as popular instructor and sewing expert Pamela Leggett demystifies the serger, making it more fun to use. And then see what you’ll create! In no time, this double-whammy approach will have you navigating your serger like a pro.

Go way beyond basic raw-edge clean upsLearn spool-threading secrets – the elixir for successful serger use!Adjust tension and control the fabric feedSew basic stitches and seams, lickety-splitUse flatlock stitching to secure heavy fabricEmbellish with decorative stitchingCreate heirloom-quality pintucks and rufflesAnd more!

Build or hone this impressive sewing skill and put it to use right away. Basically, a serger trims the seam and encloses the seam allowance or edge of the fabric, inside a thread casing, all in one step. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll marvel that you ever sewed without the multi-tasking capabilities of this machine! Whether you’re a beginner or have sewing experience, Sewing Essentials: Serger Techniques will give you the confidence to do more with the serger than you ever thought possible. Even experienced sewers will love the professional techniques, shortcut tips, and insider tricks packed into this must-have reference.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 162710917X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton Press; Illustrated edition (September 1, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781627109178
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1627109178
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.37 x 10 inches

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Let expert sewer Nancy Zieman teach you how to sew, serge and fit patterns confidently with this comprehensive collection of books.

Inside, you’ll find:
·        Three complete books–“Sew with Confidence,” “Serge with Confidence” and “Pattern Fitting with Confidence”
·        Inspirational projects to sew and serge
·        Straightforward illustrations and clear instructions

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Krause Craft; Illustrated edition (June 12, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1440241570
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1440241574
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.34 x 0.97 x 10.86 inches