The twenty-first century has seen an explosion in all kinds of crafting. The rise and rise of knitting as a cool pastime has led to circles and clubs springing up everywhere from New York to Notting Hill and alternative craft-fairs are fast becoming a weekend institution as ever more people are reclaiming these age old hobbies and asserting their individuality through making stuff. "Making Stuff" is an eclectic craft book for the new millennium. It is a testament to a trend that is only going to get bigger. Whether you are a seasoned crafter looking for new ideas or a novice with a penchant for gaffer tape, this book is for you. Utilising both traditional craft materials and thrifty finds, this book gathers together over 50 projects from established members of the craft scene that will undoubtedly inspire you to get your craft on. "Making Stuff" simultaneously rejects and embraces traditionally old-fashioned activities like knitting, embroidery, crochet and felting. Whilst the skills remain the same, the results have a modern edge: an eclectic mix of the useful, the hip, the beautiful and the downright weird. A section at the beginning lays out the basic skills you need to make something out of nothing: knitting, sewing, crochet, felting and applique. Over 50 ideas are then laid out with clear illustrations guiding you every step of the way. Projects include: how to knit an i-Pod cover; fashion a purse from your old school-ties; stitch one piece of fabric into a stylish smock-dress; turn an old jumper into a cuddly toy; make a notebook out of record covers; fold beautiful origami fairy-lights; and, knit unwanted t-shirts into a bathmat or weave a placemat. There are also a plethora of ingenious ways to customise your clothes, make your own jewellery, decorate your home, recycle your old possessions and fashion baby clothes and toys for the children in your life.
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''[...]just about the hippest book we've seen on the subject.'' --Domain
''Some say it's a consumer revolution. Others are simply nostalgic for the days of sticky back plastic and Superglue. Either way - if you want to be part of the remarkable renaissance of craft - or making stuff from scratch - this is the perfect book to get started.'' --The Guardian
''Fret not, there's no sign of Blue Peter tackiness, and these ideas are cute, kitsch, fashionable and above all, heartfelt. Mittens, iPod cosies and starlight lanterns are just the tip of the iceberg.'' --Buzz
''Some say it's a consumer revolution. Others are simply nostalgic for the days of sticky back plastic and Superglue. Either way - if you want to be part of the remarkable renaissance of craft - or making stuff from scratch - this is the perfect book to get started.'' --The Guardian
''Fret not, there's no sign of Blue Peter tackiness, and these ideas are cute, kitsch, fashionable and above all, heartfelt. Mittens, iPod cosies and starlight lanterns are just the tip of the iceberg.'' --Buzz
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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this is a good craft book. A bit to basic for me as it is mostly for beginers and or knitters. It is a collaberation of 50 designs for alternative crafts from differant people around the country. it ranges from mittens made from old jumpers to kites made of bubble wrap.
some of the designs are not at all modern or relevent such as how to made a simple top with a scarf to tir it up. very basic and it would undoubtably look like a home made botch job.
having said that I am pleased overall with it esspecialy the section on making monkey teddys and the lovely imagry that is shown in the book.
if you have experiance with craft you do not really need this book as i'm sure you know how to made a simple small hot water bottle cover from the sleave of a jumper! simple as in it has shape just a sown rectangle with the ribbing cuff around the bottle opening.
some of the designs are not at all modern or relevent such as how to made a simple top with a scarf to tir it up. very basic and it would undoubtably look like a home made botch job.
having said that I am pleased overall with it esspecialy the section on making monkey teddys and the lovely imagry that is shown in the book.
if you have experiance with craft you do not really need this book as i'm sure you know how to made a simple small hot water bottle cover from the sleave of a jumper! simple as in it has shape just a sown rectangle with the ribbing cuff around the bottle opening.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By L. Crush
I borrowed this book from the library and had to continuously renew it, as I loved it so much. There isnt another book like it, and it inspired me to learn to knit, which I now love. I have never followed any of the ideas exactly and I have felt free to interpret them in my own manner. One of my favourite books as it covers tonnes of different types of making, and is beautifully presented.
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I bought this book a while ago and I have used the soap recipe over and over again- it's fantastic! Some of the other items are intriguing and I am planning to try some of the dressmaking ideas. On the minus side, some of the ideas are a bit dubious and I'm not sure they would find a place in many homes. But if you're looking for inspiration rather than a step-by-step guide then this is a good place to start!
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Looks cute... But that's about it!
I saw this book and thought the makes in it were adorable BUT don't be fooled!! I tried to make the bath tea bags, first off some of the measurements were wrong. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Krystal Bright
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craft for the eco minded
fab book, divided into sections; jewellery, clothing, home stuff, miscellaneous, and stuff to make for and with kids. Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Reader
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I love this book!
Whatever your style, there is something in here for you. It has a bit of simple knitting; sewing; soap making; paper craft; re-use recycle etc. I absolutely love it. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2011 by bettyb
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Making stuff
I love this book. I've made several things already. I did get slightly confused with the knitting instructions and drawings but apart from that it's great.
Published on 18 Dec 2009 by G. Ford
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"Alternative" Crafts - one way of putting it!
I have never returned a book from Amazon before .......but in this case I made an exception. From other reviews this book promised to be a bit different, "not yer grannies" type of... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2008 by Reeny B
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zohar (london)
wonderfull book. I did a lot of stuff from it and it has inspired me to be very crafty like i used to be years ago. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2007 by zohar T. Eilat
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I was really looking forward to getting this book, but I have to say I was disappointed. It's nicely presented & there are a couple of good ideas, but nothing particularly... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2007 by Han
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