This publication is Amy Barickman's ode to Mary Brooks Picken, the 'first lady of fashion' and her reinterpretation of the concept of the 'magic pattern' - a design that holds the promise of accessible high fashion to those who cannot afford it. This book contains six patterns t…
The skill level is basic, and there's a complete sewing primer included, with recommendations for basic tools, step-by-step instruction, a guide to fabrics, and a sizing reference chart. Includes 36 downloadable patterns on CD.
The skill level is basic, and there's a complete sewing primer included, with recommendations for basic tools, step-by-step instruction, a guide to fabrics, and a sizing reference chart. Includes 36 downloadable patterns on CD.
Home sewing is booming again. Inspired by sites like Etsy, Craftsy, Pinterest, and CreativeBug, by the continuing popularity of Project Runway and other fashion shows, and by the ever-growing DIY movement, there are more than 35 million sewists in America. Now, for this new gene…
The skill level is basic, and there's a complete sewing primer included, with recommendations for basic tools, step-by-step instruction, a guide to fabrics, and a sizing reference chart. Includes 36 downloadable patterns on CD.
Learn needle felting with 22 fun, vintage-cool projects.
A fresh new craft with a vintage-cool feel, needle felting is easy to learn and fun to do, and the results are stunning. Choose or reuse wool fabric, then add yarns, roving, and novelty fibers. Wet and dry felting, hand and machine techniques give endless choices for kicky cloth…