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This title helps you discover Zakka - the latest trend in fabric crafts with 24 fantastic and stylish projects. You can discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting - Zakka! Zakka - a Japanese term meaning "many things" - is all about the little things that can be used to add a touch of style and personality to your home and appearance. "Zakka Style" is packed with 24 delightful projects - including a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread basket, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more - all of which can be made using basic sewing, patchwork, applique and embroidery techniques.
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Rashida Coleman-Hale studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I felt quite disappointed with this book. I had readed good reviews about it, but I found that its projects were rather simples (pouches, pincushions, pot holders...). The only original projects are the ones from the cover.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered this mostly going by the front cover and the name of the book. I wanted a book of sewing projects that would be fun and imaginative and relatively easy to sew. I don't have a huge amount of experience with sewing so the 'easy' bit was important to me.
The book contains 24 projects: things like simple tote style bags, a pincushion, pencil case, table mats, a photo frame and a box. I didn't expect to say this but I was disappointed that the projects are by and large, too easy! There are a few things (like a zip organizer and a handbag) which are more complex and require more time and concentration but all in all, the projects are really straightforward. This is not a bad thing as if you're a beginner, you would want simple projects. The problem is that as a beginner, you would really benefit from diagrams or photos that visually show how to do everything step by step, which you actually don't get here - it's all just written instruction.
I think maybe this book is probably best used as a source of style inspiration, if this is the kind of style you want to use in your sewing projects. I can imagine if you've been sewing for a while, the projects themselves are just going to be too simple for you but you might still get something from the way fabrics are put together to create that modern, natural linen style. I DO like the book and I found a few new projects that I don't already have in other books and I think the style of the projects is lovely. I just wish there had been projects suitable for different levels (it doesn't say the book's just for beginners after all) and a few diagrams would have been great.
The book contains 24 projects: things like simple tote style bags, a pincushion, pencil case, table mats, a photo frame and a box. I didn't expect to say this but I was disappointed that the projects are by and large, too easy! There are a few things (like a zip organizer and a handbag) which are more complex and require more time and concentration but all in all, the projects are really straightforward. This is not a bad thing as if you're a beginner, you would want simple projects. The problem is that as a beginner, you would really benefit from diagrams or photos that visually show how to do everything step by step, which you actually don't get here - it's all just written instruction.
I think maybe this book is probably best used as a source of style inspiration, if this is the kind of style you want to use in your sewing projects. I can imagine if you've been sewing for a while, the projects themselves are just going to be too simple for you but you might still get something from the way fabrics are put together to create that modern, natural linen style. I DO like the book and I found a few new projects that I don't already have in other books and I think the style of the projects is lovely. I just wish there had been projects suitable for different levels (it doesn't say the book's just for beginners after all) and a few diagrams would have been great.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At first I was disappointed that not all the projects were by Rashida as she is one of my favourite designers in the industry and I loved her first book 'I Love Patchwork'. However, this book brings together many artists and projects with a common theme of 'Zakka' style, that touch of Japanese flair. I'm sure you'll find lots of things you want to make or adapt. There are lots of possibilities here. I love all the projects on the cover and that mix of linen and patterned fabric is just adorable and makes me think of so many possibilities. You'll learn about each of the artists and discover some great blogs to follow on the way. Projects include quilted magnets, a pretty linen bag, a house pouch and great ideas for the kitchen and home. Great photos, great instructions and inspirational are words I would use to describe this book. This review first appeared on yarnsnadfabrics website.
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Great Book
This is one of the only sewing/craft books that I have bought that I can honestly say that I will actually make a lot of the projects from!! Read more
Published 8 days ago by SewJustineSew
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Thia is an extremely attractive and well presented book featuring 24 projects for the home using linen and patterned fabric. Read more
Published 13 days ago by kechquilts
Good inspiration
I had been thinking of buying this book for a while but I didn't based on fairly poor reviews but a few of the designers I follow suddenly seemed to be making their own versions of... Read more
Published 24 days ago by coddyette
Zakka
Really lovely product and lots of interesting and do-able projects, even for someone starting out in sewing and textiles. Great gift for a craft-type
Published 1 month ago by Fairy Beth
Zakka Style
It has been a long time since I made anything other than curtains or cushion covers using my sewing machine so was a bit worried about buying the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carol
Excellent book.
I recommend everyone to buy this book the project are fun with perfect instruction, I have made the nesting boxes, the tote bag and the pin cushion. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hills den
nice book
This is a collection of designs by different people, some of which have crafty blogs already out there. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. B. Handford
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