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

by Alice Butcher (Author), Ginny Farquhar (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: David & Charles PLC (18 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0715328581
  • ISBN-13: 978-0715328583
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 20.8 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Sewing loveliness, 14 Oct 2008
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.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Sew recycled fabrics, 4 Nov 2008
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.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Sewing Fun , 23 Nov 2008
Good book for inspiration and the projects are explained well and easy to make. Nothing particularly original though. Great for rainy day activities. I was disappointed that all of the patterns have to be enlarged on a photocopier, which is annoying as some of the projects are small enough to have been included actual size - if this doesn't bother you then I would recommend the book.
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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
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5.0 out of 5 stars very informative
gave this to Mum for a gift. it is really good, lots of helpful info and lovely ideas.
Published 3 months ago by craft worker

3.0 out of 5 stars fabulous fabric, not much sewing
(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... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to make homestyle
20 projects for the home help you to use recycled and new fabrics to create a homestyle that is fun and functional. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A 'Sew' Fabulous Book!
This is a brilliant book and in my opinion is worth more than the 5 stars that I am giving it. I loved it from the moment I opened it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Hall

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
It was totally different what the cover means. Already seen projects, only a sewing way, very simple and not-inspiring projects. Nothing to save.
I will sell mine.
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