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With a clear and accessible style, Sew Fabulous Fabric will excite and encourage new and experienced sewers alike to have fun seeking out and reclaiming fabrics. --Sew Hip
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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.
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With a sizeable library of sewing books already I often wonder whether I should really be buying yet more books in this genre...but I was sufficiently tempted by this to buy 'just one more' and I'm so pleased that I did. I was delighted when I received it to find that it was fresh, full of new ideas, beautifully illustrated with photos and diagrams, packed with hints and tips, included an exciting list of previously unknown fabric and haberdashery suppliers, but most pleasingly of all left me feeling inspired and wanting to sew. The projects are wonderful: favourites include the fabric height chart which shows a tall house and an even taller tree, with lovely details such as a small black cat sitting in the top window; a party tea table cloth with appliqués of jellies and sandwiches; and the characterful stuffed dog called Silas...but really there are so many more that I would like to try.
Many of the projects use the appliqué technique, and the instructions are such that one could learn the techniques and quickly become competent, but the projects produced are more than advanced enough to inspire and excite a someone already familiar with the techniques.
Some of the projects allow children to be involved (turning a child's drawing into a cushion cover) and have provided me with fantastic ideas for Christmas presents to do with my own children, but these tend to be projects that could be easily reinterpreted for the sewer who doesn't have small ones around.
My favourite craft books tend to be ones that can be flicked through in the same way as a magazine to provide a quick hit of inspiration, while also having patterns to study for learning new techniques (I only ever tend to use patterns in that way, rather than following them...but the instructions all look excellent) and also present an element of lifestyle loveliness, showing the projects within the setting of a home and family. This has all those things and it has become frequent bedtime reading ever since it arrived! It is a cosy book, written with warmth and containing thoughtful projects that will no doubt allow any reader to create things to be treasured.
Many of the projects use the appliqué technique, and the instructions are such that one could learn the techniques and quickly become competent, but the projects produced are more than advanced enough to inspire and excite a someone already familiar with the techniques.
Some of the projects allow children to be involved (turning a child's drawing into a cushion cover) and have provided me with fantastic ideas for Christmas presents to do with my own children, but these tend to be projects that could be easily reinterpreted for the sewer who doesn't have small ones around.
My favourite craft books tend to be ones that can be flicked through in the same way as a magazine to provide a quick hit of inspiration, while also having patterns to study for learning new techniques (I only ever tend to use patterns in that way, rather than following them...but the instructions all look excellent) and also present an element of lifestyle loveliness, showing the projects within the setting of a home and family. This has all those things and it has become frequent bedtime reading ever since it arrived! It is a cosy book, written with warmth and containing thoughtful projects that will no doubt allow any reader to create things to be treasured.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is very simple in terms of items to make, and how to make them, and as always with David & Charles craft books the presentation is good. When I first looked at it I wasn't sure about the content - not really inspirational and when one project starts with "take one pair of unlined ready made curtains" I wonder why you wouldn't buy a suitable pair in the first place?
Apart from that one puzzler I've decided I like a lot of the projects after all. One project is a sunflower applique picture decorated with beads,and complete with instructions and templates, on the same page there are 2 other pictures - one of a poppy and another of a pansy - these can also be made. The flower corsages, bags and purses are lovely, there's a delightful soft toy dog (made from soft woollen check fabric and white wool), also included are a couple of aprons made from several different pieces of fabric nicely constructed(odd fat quarters would work well). A patchwork cushion with an embroidered centre, and a wall height chart are included.
I've already have a request for the pegbag (appliqued with a clothes line of washing). Some items could be made by children if an adult took care of the machining and there are opportunities to involve children in making several of the items. Templates are given at the back - the downside is that all must be enlarged - if you can cope with re-drawing them, or pay for them to be photocopied OK - if not you may want to give this a miss.
Apart from that one puzzler I've decided I like a lot of the projects after all. One project is a sunflower applique picture decorated with beads,and complete with instructions and templates, on the same page there are 2 other pictures - one of a poppy and another of a pansy - these can also be made. The flower corsages, bags and purses are lovely, there's a delightful soft toy dog (made from soft woollen check fabric and white wool), also included are a couple of aprons made from several different pieces of fabric nicely constructed(odd fat quarters would work well). A patchwork cushion with an embroidered centre, and a wall height chart are included.
I've already have a request for the pegbag (appliqued with a clothes line of washing). Some items could be made by children if an adult took care of the machining and there are opportunities to involve children in making several of the items. Templates are given at the back - the downside is that all must be enlarged - if you can cope with re-drawing them, or pay for them to be photocopied OK - if not you may want to give this a miss.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
(Mrs Techdoc David says....)It was a bit of a disappointment - largely the same/similar appliqued motifs added to a variety of items - so long as you can do a zig zag stich nicely round the edge of things, you're sorted.
I felt that the book showcased beautiful but unobtainable fabric (I understand the idea of the book was to recycle old fabrics, but my old fabrics don't look like that!) and maybe a chapter on fabric/colour/pattern matching to achieve the beautiful results shown would have been useful.
The instructions are too vague for absolute beginners, and if you're more advanced in sewing, while nice to look at, there's nothing overly novel in the book.
Again, as a previous reviewer mentioned - the patterns in the back of the book aren't full size, so you have to enlarge by 300/400% - even for the little patterns that would have easily fitted on a page!
I felt that the book showcased beautiful but unobtainable fabric (I understand the idea of the book was to recycle old fabrics, but my old fabrics don't look like that!) and maybe a chapter on fabric/colour/pattern matching to achieve the beautiful results shown would have been useful.
The instructions are too vague for absolute beginners, and if you're more advanced in sewing, while nice to look at, there's nothing overly novel in the book.
Again, as a previous reviewer mentioned - the patterns in the back of the book aren't full size, so you have to enlarge by 300/400% - even for the little patterns that would have easily fitted on a page!
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Fabulous book
The book is full of great ideas and has really inspired me to make a whole array of gifts for family and friends. It arrived on time and was of good quality. Would recommend.
Published 7 days ago by rach81
Inspiring and beautifully photographed
I was bought this book for Christmas, and I absolutely love it. It has inspired me try applique and make some bags. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sue Tildesley
Sew Fabulous
Just as the title says, easy quick and full of good ideas so go ahead and sew fabulous gifts for friends and home.
Published 7 months ago by Lottie
A bit old fashioned and basic
This book has easy to follow instructions but all the things in it seem a bit old fashioned to me. The templates have to be enlarged on a copier, which I don't have access to and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sandra Miller
patterns
A lovely book. I just wish someone would bring out a book with full size patterns included. Having to fight with a computor and cellotape before i start sewing a real bind. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Irene Lloyd-Coxhead
Lovely book, with loads of ideas!
I bought this book for a present for my sister....but i think i might keep it! :D Theres loads of photos and clear instructions :) Will use over and over again, really useful for... Read more
Published 18 months ago by SarahSparkle
good little book
Bought this for a few 'rainy day' ideas to use up scraps and it has some great projects. I'm not great at re-creating by the letter and i tend to take bits of projects to come up... Read more
Published on 15 May 2010 by needle and thread
BAGS AND BAGS OF STYLE
I loved the look of the 4 bags illustrated on the cover of this book and would have been quite satisfied with the instructions for just those 4. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by W. thompson
Sew Pretty!!
I was given this book by a girlfriend and it is really amazing. I don't often buy sewing books (except as presents) but this might change the habbit of a life time. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Crafty Girl,
Review of Sew Fabulous Fabrics
This book is very inspirational and lovely to look at. Lots of ideas that can be adapted to other items to give a lovely home-made gift. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2009 by J. Ley
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