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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Zakka, a Japanese term meaning "many things" or "miscellaneous goods," has evolved into a universal design style that embodies simple charm and a homemade aesthetic. This book showcases projects by fiber artists from around the globe who share this zakka style. The 24 projects comprise bags and totes in a variety of shapes and sizes as well as simple and sweet items like a pencil case, sewing kit, pincushion, patchwork ribbon, and picture frames. Coleman-Hale, who also writes the blog "I Heart Linen," demonstrates her affection for linen and the role it plays in Zakka Style: all the projects incorporate the natural fabric and exude an organic, homemade feel true to zakka --Christine French, International Quilt Festival Magazine - Quilt Scene, Winter 2012/2013
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Rashida Coleman-Hale studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.
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By Aida
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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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By babette
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I was disapointed because 1, many of the projects are very basic, but mainly because the explanations are not only not very clear, but even sometimes inaccurate. For example, i made a zip organiser page 50, and there's a mistake (misprint?)on top of page 51, the 2 rectangles of interfacing need to be 11x8 nOT 11x18 as printed!.
I also tried to make the boxes on page 109, but it is not at all clear how you construct the boxes.
Like many recipe books, these instructions only really work when you have already made the item and know what you're doing! Grr, frustrating!
I also tried to make the boxes on page 109, but it is not at all clear how you construct the boxes.
Like many recipe books, these instructions only really work when you have already made the item and know what you're doing! Grr, frustrating!
7 of 7 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.
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Lovely book
I love everything about this book. The projects are both useful and beautiful and the choice of fabrics is also lovely. Read more
Published 1 day ago by M. Taskiran
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I love the item, thank you.
I loved the item is very well written, with molds that helped me make beautiful pieces, I recommend this book to anyone who likes to do crafts.
thank you very much.
thank you very much.
Published 20 days ago by Maria Cristina Gomes Almeida Carvalho
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First reference type ebook I have bought
Cute designs and as book is not large easy to airprint templates etc. usually prefer my craft books in the printed version
Published 1 month ago by H. J. Stevens
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Simple ideas well presented
Probably not the best instructions if you are new to sewing, but some lovely ideas, and very simply and cleanly presented. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Hales
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User friendly
Some beautiful projects and clear instructions. Great for using up your stash!
Only wish there were more projects as I loved them all.
Only wish there were more projects as I loved them all.
Published 2 months ago by Denise Benson
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Five stars should tell it all. I resent having to use a specified number of words in my rating of this item.
Published 3 months ago by Marianne Gabler
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Yakka Style
I'm so happy with this book I bought it twice and gave a copy to a friend. It has delightful little projects to make with really easy instructions.
Published 3 months ago by kernowkat
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sewing
Really loved this book lots of different ideas in it and I have made some of them and will make more in the coming months
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. Smith
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Lovely style, good for ideas
Some of the projects are a bit too cutsey for me but others are lovely and I love the contrast of natural linen and patterned fabric. Read more
Published 8 months ago by blueskybumblebee
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Zakka Style
24 projects which can be made by anyone who can sew they are lovely ideas for simple hand made gifts to make as gifts but I am sure you will end up making two and keeping one for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by ickle
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