Sew Fabulous Fabric: 20 Charming Ways to Sew Fabrics into Your Life

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Sew Fabulous Fabric: 20 Charming Ways to Sew Fabrics into Your Life
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alice Butcher
By (author) Ginny Farquhar
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
Category/GenreNeedlework and fabric crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9780715328583
ClassificationsDewey:746.4 746.4
Audience
General
Illustrations 150 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher David & Charles
Imprint David & Charles
Publication Date 26 September 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A collection of homestyle projects, combining fabrics for vintage, homespun and retro results. It features 25 practical projects for yourself and your home include cosy cushions and curtains, beautiful table linen and gift bags, irresistible handbags and cute cuddly toys.|Get sewing with this gorgeous collection of designs for everyday sewing projects including cushions, curtains and corsages. Create original items for your home and wardrobe with Ginny and Alice's fabulous stitch and sew designs. Whether you want to upcycle clothes or decorate your home, this is packed full of sewing inspiration. Make the most of your textiles with this unique collection of irresistible homestyle projects, cleverly combining new and recyled fabrics for vintage, homespun and retro results. This title features 25 practical yet pretty projects for yourself and your home include cosy cushions and curtains, beautiful table linen and gift bags, irresistible handbags and cute cuddly toys. It is packed with ideas and opportunities to make the most of every last scrap of fabric, whether it's a luscious new fabric, a pair of old pyjamas or a thrift store bargain. Simple embroidery skills, and patchwork and applique techniques are all fully explained with simple step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow artworks.

Author Biography

Alice Butcher and Ginny Farquhar have worked together for many years designing, making and creating - they specialize in creating beautiful sewn items and developing their own original designs. They run regular workshops teaching various sewing techniques such as embroidery, applique, patchwork and freehand machine embroidery. Ginny and Alice have written a number of books for David and Charles including Home Sweet Sewn and Sewing for Kids.