"Weekend Sewing", inspired by the STC bestseller "Weekend Knitting", features unique sewing projects that can be completed in a weekend or less, plus fun ideas for incorporating sewing into a relaxed, creative lifestyle. Projects for both beginning and intermediate sewers include dresses for girls and women, pyjamas sized for the family, pillowcases, throw pillows and travel bags. The book also includes recipes, such as soup to simmer on the stove while you're sewing, ideas for sewing with friends and children, plus useful information about setting up an inspiring sewing space, buying a new or used sewing machine and the basic sewing skills needed to complete the projects in the book. All of the instructions are clearly and beautifully illustrated by the author and the requisite patterns are included on two pullout pages at the back of the book.
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Heather Ross designs fabric, fashion projects, sewing patterns and stationery goods. Her two lines of fabric, Heather Ross for Free Spirit and Heather Ross for Kokka, are both sold in quilting and fabric stores in the United States and abroad. She designs fabrics and sleepwear for the clothing company Munki Munki, a brand she created. She teaches sewing at Purl Patchwork in New York City, where she resides. Visit her website at www.heatherrossdesigns.com. John Gruen's photographs have appeared in many magazines, including Martha Stewart Living, Country Living, Food & Wine and in the STC books Kids' Embroidery and Kids Crochet. He lives in Lakeville, CT.
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70 of 70 people found the following review helpful
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Finally a modern sewing book that goes beyond aprons and bags! Yes Weekend Sewing has adult clothes in it, and they are lovely!
I have now made 4 items from Weekend Sewing, and am pretty pleased with the results. The book has some lovely casual "weekend" style clothes in there (3 dresses, blouse, tops, skirts, pyjamas ans also some children's clothes, plus accessories and things for the house)
Visually it is very good, great pictures and illustrations to show you how to do it. I have also refered to Heather Ross's weekend website for errata, plus the flickr site for other advice. Most people find the blouse is too short, so I added an extra 4" before I started with that, and it came out fine.
I would rate myself at a beyond beginner stage but still have a lot to learn, and this book is definitely helping me pick up new techniques. For the c£9 I paid for it, it is a bargain, plus all the pattern pieces are in the covers, all you need to do is trace them and you can get sewing.
(I would say the sizing is quite large, ie a small in this book would fit a UK 12, no problem if you are good at adapting patterns) The sizes, I think are for UK size 12-16/18.
I am pleased I have this book, I still have a few more things that I wish to make from it, so it's definitely good value for money.
I have now made 4 items from Weekend Sewing, and am pretty pleased with the results. The book has some lovely casual "weekend" style clothes in there (3 dresses, blouse, tops, skirts, pyjamas ans also some children's clothes, plus accessories and things for the house)
Visually it is very good, great pictures and illustrations to show you how to do it. I have also refered to Heather Ross's weekend website for errata, plus the flickr site for other advice. Most people find the blouse is too short, so I added an extra 4" before I started with that, and it came out fine.
I would rate myself at a beyond beginner stage but still have a lot to learn, and this book is definitely helping me pick up new techniques. For the c£9 I paid for it, it is a bargain, plus all the pattern pieces are in the covers, all you need to do is trace them and you can get sewing.
(I would say the sizing is quite large, ie a small in this book would fit a UK 12, no problem if you are good at adapting patterns) The sizes, I think are for UK size 12-16/18.
I am pleased I have this book, I still have a few more things that I wish to make from it, so it's definitely good value for money.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By J. Lofty
Format:Hardcover
Some of the projects in this book felt slightly dated but other than that, a very useful and informative read. Really clear, non-fussy instructions which were easy to follow with some useful tips along the way. Would be a great book for someone just getting into sewing, but any level will find it of interest. Lovely childs kimono project. Patterns included, so you just need to choose fabric and thread to get started.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Andy Grant
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read a review for this in Sew Hip Magazine and being a fan of Heather Ross I knew I needed to make space for this in my sewing room! The book arrive yesterday and looks fantastic. The instructions are clear & easy to follow and I am now busy planning what to make first, probably the PJ's.
If you love sewing or have been wanting to try and make something for yourself or home this is the book for you.
If you love sewing or have been wanting to try and make something for yourself or home this is the book for you.
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Read carefully
This is a lovely book both for browsing and trying the projects but take care and make sure you read All the instructions before carrying out the tasks. Read more
Published 14 months ago by cool quick silva
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little on the confusing side
I've been sewing for a little while now working with commercial patterns etc but I wanted to start out on my own a little more and loved the look of the projects in this book,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by L. A. Downing
2.0 out of 5 stars
Weekend Sewing
This has some really lovely projects (that is why I gave it 2 stars)but there are major errors. I made the blouse I nearly had to redraft the pattern at the neck front as it was... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. Yvonne Allsopp
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Love the format
I really like the format of this book, and particularly the inclusion of real, full-size patterns instead of the usual "enlarge to 200%" ones at the back of a book (publishers take... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2011 by luckybear
1.0 out of 5 stars
Useless book
This book is full of nice pictures and nothing more!
It includes a lot of useless projects, that have no meaning at all, not worth of spending your fabric yards! Read more
It includes a lot of useless projects, that have no meaning at all, not worth of spending your fabric yards! Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2011 by zafeira
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of errors!
Lots of the reviews of this book are from people who have only read the book, and not attempted to make anything from it. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by Clare Mccann
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book, fantastic pics and tips
I love craft book and this is very nice not only for his pics, ideas etc but it's vry interesting and easy to read!
Published on 5 May 2010 by Gaia Borzicchi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and inspiring book!
This book is great! Yes, some of the projects would take longer than a few hours on the weekend to make, but they are so inspiring you won't mind having to spend two weekends on... Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by Zånnie
5.0 out of 5 stars
A little gem!
I've totally fallen in love with this book!
The projects are beautiful and the instructions are clear and well written. I love the writers style too! Read more
The projects are beautiful and the instructions are clear and well written. I love the writers style too! Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by S. Russell
3.0 out of 5 stars
a bit disappointed
I had read several very good reviews of this book so was anxious to receive it, but have to confess to being a bit disappointed. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Vix
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