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This is an irresistible treasure trove of pretty little sewing projects using tiny amounts of gorgeous fabric and exquisite embellishments. In this title, an eclectic blend of materials used that includes felt, gingham, Liberty print, denim, ribbon, buttons, beads, wire and even decorative paper. Small hand and sewing machine projects are an ideal way to create quick gifts with lasting impact. Step-by-step instructions, needlecraft techniques and handy tips are included throughout to make it fast and easy.
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Sally Southern works as a self-employed textile artist/designer freelancing in all areas of art and design, including fashion and furnishings. She regularly contributes to magazines, including Crafts Beautiful and has worked on several books including Sew Many Bags, Sew Little Time for D&C. Sally lives in Tyne & Wear.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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The blurb for this publication says that this is the book you've been waiting for to use up those odd scraps of material, buttons, trimmings and general odds and sods. It contains 12 main projects (with some additional smaller projects giving 30 in total) ranging from a cover for a notebook and fabric covered picture frames to a fabric covered treasure chest and a fabric covered hanger. I would guess by now that you've spotted there's a bit of a theme here. Basically it gives you ideas for covering various items in fabric. Although there were also ideas such as creating felt jewelery or making a polka dot bag. I have to say that the felt jewelery did look quite good and it's certainly different.
Each chapter begins by giving you a list of materials which is then followed by a step-by-step guide. At the end of the book there are sections on stitch techniques, templates for cutting out flowers, etc and a list of suppliers. The ideas are very quaint. They remind me a lot of the fabric covered items that were every where in the 70s. I think it might suit someone with a child with an interest in art/craft/sewing who is looking for easy items to make together as the projects are all fairly straight forward. There is only a small amount of machine work involved although a sewing machine didn't seem essential.
Overall it is a well thought out book and well produced but it did seem a little quaint. Having said that I'm sure with a bit of imagination you could adapt the ideas to your own tastes.
Each chapter begins by giving you a list of materials which is then followed by a step-by-step guide. At the end of the book there are sections on stitch techniques, templates for cutting out flowers, etc and a list of suppliers. The ideas are very quaint. They remind me a lot of the fabric covered items that were every where in the 70s. I think it might suit someone with a child with an interest in art/craft/sewing who is looking for easy items to make together as the projects are all fairly straight forward. There is only a small amount of machine work involved although a sewing machine didn't seem essential.
Overall it is a well thought out book and well produced but it did seem a little quaint. Having said that I'm sure with a bit of imagination you could adapt the ideas to your own tastes.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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The biggest problem with craft books is that the title will include the word 'simple', you buy it and then find that there is a ton of specialist equipment you need, or an assumption that you have all the time in the world to produce the quirky little gifts detailed therein.
NOT WITH THIS BOOK
This truly is a book which does what is says on the cover. The gifts are simple: picture frames, needle cases, pincushions etc, the sort of things I can recall making in Primary School needlework class. Such simple gifts should not be underestimated, as demonstrated by my sister using a 'fake' Mont Blanc penholder I made for her out of felt until it fell apart. But these days, it is a skill not well taught.
I liked in particular that, as a working mum, the projects in this book are the sort of thing that could be done over a weekend. The projects also truly use scrap fabric, the sort of thing you might have left over from making clothes, or equally that can be picked up from a remnant bin in John Lewis etc for a couple of pounds. Decorations are made with things like bits of felt, or buttons, again inexpensive. Stitching, what there is, can be done by hand, or some decorations are simply glued in place.
Clear instructions, templates in the back, a decent resource list all combine to make this the sort of book that would actually be used, rather than being bought and left on a shelf. I recommend this book most highly, and look forward to the reactions from the family on receipt of a set of padded picture frames (one of the first projects).
NOT WITH THIS BOOK
This truly is a book which does what is says on the cover. The gifts are simple: picture frames, needle cases, pincushions etc, the sort of things I can recall making in Primary School needlework class. Such simple gifts should not be underestimated, as demonstrated by my sister using a 'fake' Mont Blanc penholder I made for her out of felt until it fell apart. But these days, it is a skill not well taught.
I liked in particular that, as a working mum, the projects in this book are the sort of thing that could be done over a weekend. The projects also truly use scrap fabric, the sort of thing you might have left over from making clothes, or equally that can be picked up from a remnant bin in John Lewis etc for a couple of pounds. Decorations are made with things like bits of felt, or buttons, again inexpensive. Stitching, what there is, can be done by hand, or some decorations are simply glued in place.
Clear instructions, templates in the back, a decent resource list all combine to make this the sort of book that would actually be used, rather than being bought and left on a shelf. I recommend this book most highly, and look forward to the reactions from the family on receipt of a set of padded picture frames (one of the first projects).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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It seems to be a fact that one craft leads to another and the kind of people who will own one crafty book are just as likely to have a collection of them. I am living proof of this and have a whole library of books devoted to textile crafts of every description. However, there is always room for one more if it includes new techniques!
Now, as a self-confessed craft book hoarder, I must say that this book was a bit of a letdown. There is nothing wrong with it as such,it's more a problem of mediocrity. There is nothing here likely to inspire anyone to take up this sort of craft and if you already an experienced crafter, there is probably nothing here they won't have thought of yourself already.
Now, as a self-confessed craft book hoarder, I must say that this book was a bit of a letdown. There is nothing wrong with it as such,it's more a problem of mediocrity. There is nothing here likely to inspire anyone to take up this sort of craft and if you already an experienced crafter, there is probably nothing here they won't have thought of yourself already.
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Bust your fabric stash!
This book is full of exciting projects to use up your fabric stash. The instructions are clear and the fabrics used in the illustrations are modern and up to date. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. A. Loughlin
Fabric Gifts
I bought this book for inspiration to help young people start to sew. It has lots of usefull ideas that I have been able to use. Read more
Published 2 months ago by tinylinedancer
Not Inspiring
Very simple projects, a little too simple for me. The two stars are for the fact that it's a pretty book and well laid out but for a child or complete beginner. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MarySH
If I could give 0 stars I would ...
Maybe a little unfair, might be worth 1 star but nothing more. No new ideas and even the glossy photos don't make the items look nice - my view is is it looks 'homemade' rather... Read more
Published 4 months ago by boxergirl
how to make use of small pieces of material
Bought this for my grand-daughters who are into making and improvising things. They've already made me two gifts from the book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Doting grannie
Great for beginners
A good book for beginners to sewing. Lots of nice ideas using not a lot of fabric. Most of the items can be made without a sewing machine so good for those who want quick projects... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Deedee
Lovely projects for a beginner
This book is full of lovely simple ''shabby chic' projects, but for the beginner or person with little time to spare rather than an experienced seamstress. Read more
Published 13 months ago by i wrote this
Just what I wanted
Really pleased with this book - bought as a present after researching carefully - perfect present for my thirteen year old stepdaughter, who is really into crafts. She loved it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by cavegirl
Fab and easy.
I have been crafting for over a year now and have mostly been sewing by hand. I have wanted to start sewing on a sewing machine, but lack in confidence and experience. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Griff
Good for beginners
I was excited to read this book and get some ideas for little gifts, but found that I wasn't particularly inspired by anything I saw, but I think if you were fairly new to sewing... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Dodster
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