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A primer for both new sewers and those who are more adventurous. --Emma Morton-Turner
a must-have for anyone who wants to improve their skills --Hobbycraft Good Homes
a must-have for anyone who wants to improve their skills --Hobbycraft Good Homes
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This is a treasury of sewing and fabric craft techniques and projects, complete with additional CD-ROM containing all the patterns and templates you will need.
It features full step-by-step instructions for every sewing technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous sewers.
Over 150 projects are fully explained and beautifully shot - a key blend of accessible and aspirational.
Includes a detailed UK sources and buyer's guide, and a full rundown of essential tools and materials make this a lasting reference.
Projects Include: - Animals
- Aprons
- Bags
- Bath Linens
- Bed Linens
- Bibs
- Blankets
- Books
- Clothing
- Coasters
- Cosies
- Curtains
- Decorative Pillows
- Dolls
- Flowers
- Handkerchiefs
- Nursery
- Organizers
- Pets
- Pincushions
- Pot Holders
- Quilts and Patchwork
- Shades
- Slippers
- Table Linens
- Upholstery
- Wall Décor
Plus Basic technique guides for
- Sewing
- Applique
- Embroidery
- Quilting & Patchwork
- Dyeing
- Printing
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an exquisite book for all lovers of embroidery, crafts, samplers, stitchery and generally artistic stuff that you can make with thread and material. It is a large hardback, perfectly laid out with beautiful photography depicting the many craft projects you can undertake against stunning backgrounds which make you wish you lived in a Grand Designs house and had an award-winning interior designer at your beck and call (if you didn't already).
The book begins with introductory information about stitches, basics, equipment you will need and so on. Then it moves into projects with step by step instructions all carefully and succinctly illustrated. You can learn how to embroider pictures, clothes, book covers, cushion covers, stitch with ribbons, make your own duvet covers, make a dress, children's clothes, dolls from scratch...there is appliqué, how to dye material, cross-stitch, make a linen bag, decorate your home made bag...the list is endless. In fact I will spend many happy hours browsing this book before I even get on to making anything.
There is also a very useful CD included from which you can print your own patterns. Excellent. Don't be put off that this is an American book by an infamous author; it does not detract from the marvellous content of this book.
The book begins with introductory information about stitches, basics, equipment you will need and so on. Then it moves into projects with step by step instructions all carefully and succinctly illustrated. You can learn how to embroider pictures, clothes, book covers, cushion covers, stitch with ribbons, make your own duvet covers, make a dress, children's clothes, dolls from scratch...there is appliqué, how to dye material, cross-stitch, make a linen bag, decorate your home made bag...the list is endless. In fact I will spend many happy hours browsing this book before I even get on to making anything.
There is also a very useful CD included from which you can print your own patterns. Excellent. Don't be put off that this is an American book by an infamous author; it does not detract from the marvellous content of this book.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you want to try your hand at lots of crafts and sewing projects, this is an ideal book. It opens up with basic techniques and I was almost ready to dismiss it until I got to the 150 projects complete with line drawings and 800 photos. It has many very attractive projects with a wide appeal. A CD is included with patterns and templates to print at home. Projects from curtains and aprons to animals, egg cosies and notebook covers.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is fantastic - it only arrived this morning and I have not put it down! The book is classic Martha Stewart beautiful photographs and laid out fantastic but best of all is the supplier list is UK based!
The book has a CD of the patterns in the book and is a nice add on.
Great price for so many projects!
The book has a CD of the patterns in the book and is a nice add on.
Great price for so many projects!
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Great craft book
This is a great book,full of inspirational designs and projects. Great for the beginner but just as suitable for the more advanced stitcher. Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Margaret
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewin and Fabric Crafts
Thank you for saving me. I had remembered an important birthday which was the next day. Thought of Amazon and ordered the Martha Stewart book, which to my relief, arrived the... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Rose
Fab!
I bought this book for my daughter who is a beginner at sewing - she has found it to be clear and the patterns exciting! She is currently making the rabbit for her baby... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Ms J M Roper
Excelent!
This is an excellent book, especially if you are taking the first steps in sewing! Explains very well the different types of material that can find and use in our work.
Published 2 months ago by Rita Canadas
Absolutely brilliant!
I exchanged another book for this and boy! I'm glad I did. The whole thing is just beautiful! The pictures beautifully presented and instructions clear but in my opinion, not so... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Imelda Marcos wannabe
Well rounded book
This is an excellent Encyclopedia of Sewing and Techniques, it is great for a first timer or someone who would like to try something new or different, all the projects are easy to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dustinb
well received
This was for my daughter-in-law for Christmas, and she was thrilled with it. She is starting a new hobby of home crafts and is still a beginner. Read more
Published 4 months ago by pig lover
ANNA SEWING
My wife and I have become used to selecting carefully any gift we buy for my Daughter Anna. To say she judges such events ultra critically puts it mildly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by EDDY
Wonderful!
When I first started flipping through the book I was annoyed that I didn't see any projects... but it is just because the book is so large! Read more
Published 5 months ago by sewlfulone
Just not good enough
I don't know where to begin with this book. It's definetely NOT an encyclopedia of sewing. It's more like a collection of quick-read pages from a sewing magazine. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Richter
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