Who doesn’t have an old pair of jeans in a closet, perhaps hopelessly outdated or two sizes too big? Don’t pitch them—stitch them—because denim pockets are all you need to make this cute and clever booklet.
The Back Pocket Booklet from Sew Easy Papercrafting is made from the back pockets from a pair of jeans, which serve as front and back covers. Denim jeans have a laid-back, comfortable feel, so give the pockets a fun and casual style, using colorful vintage fabric, ric-rac and a simple monogram. Or dress the pockets up as you please. When finished, the covers not only protect the pages, they hold notes, cards and other paper mementos.
This sweet skirt pattern is a fun and easy project that can be customized to fit any taste and any season.
The Broadway Skirt from My Style, My Place is a great project that will show you how to start creating your own sewing patterns.
Do you ever find yourself browsing
through stores or fashion magazines and wishing you could afford even a
fraction of what you see? Well, you can! You just need the inspiration
and know-how. My Style, My Place is your answer! Authors Allyce King
and Nicole Thieret show you how to transform the clothes in your closet
into designer-inspired new looks that will make your friends envious.
And after you've spiced up your wardrobe, the authors share ideas for
making your space truly your own with cool projects for your apartment,
dorm room or bedroom.
With a bit of elastic, some buttons and a spool
of thread, transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a Street Fair
Shrug.
Make your own Not-So-Knickerbocker Capris with a pair of wool
tweed pants and some contrasting wool fabric.
With more than 24
projects, you're sure to find something to fit your style! Free CD-ROM
with 15 embroidery designs included!
This week's project is perfect for these last few summer days, when
lounging in the sunshine sounds like the perfect way to spend the day.
There are days when the stress mounts and the world overwhelms you. That's the time to grab your Day Away Mat from Log Cabin Quilts with Attitude by Sharon Rotz and retreat to your favorite relaxing destination. This mat is great for the beach, yoga class or local park. Relax, kick back and enjoy your day away.
Log Cabin Quilts with Attitude is all about creating
beautiful quilt blocks with more creativity. Author Sharon Rotz' clever
freedom block approach is a skewed log cabin variation that gives
quilters leeway to sew log cabin blocks however they choose to.
Freedom
blocks are created from straight-grain strips that use various colors
and widths, giving quilters license to showcase their individual
character in quilts.
More than 15 step-by-step projects, with applique patterns prompt you to be free:
To construct various-size blocks
To skip matching corner points or cutting blocks at specific angles
To combine many colors and fabrics into one project
To use countless fabric combinations
For more great Log Cabin Quilts with Attitude, visit out book store here in the US and here in the UK.
Use this super-simple technique to transform any T-shirt with a scarf or scraps of fabric.
Jackie O's Yacht Shirt from Alternation by Shannon Okey will show you how to add visual interest to a basic, blah shirt using contrasting fabric (whether contrasting in color, material, texture or all of the above).
Alternation shows you how to make something cool without spending a ton of money. With step-by-step
photos you will actually make the projects in this book and learn basic
skills along the way. Unlike other titles that focus only on t-shirts
or sweater projects, this book offers something for everyone, from head
to toe, with a wide range of projects such as handbags, leathercraft,
hats, painted shoes and more. In no time you will find yourself
covering cheap shoes in trendy fabric, making felted sweater
Chanel-style quilted hoodies and creating your own personalized DIY
fashions.
This pretty patchwork bag is just the thing for a quilter on the go.
It will carry your cutting mat, ruler, sketchbooks and more--and you'll look stylish carrying it, too! Susan Briscoe uses this bag as a teaching tool in her patchwork classes and passes on the secret to you in 21 Sensational Patchwork Bags.
21 Sensational Patchwork Bags gives quilters the chance to show off their talents, add a fabulously
unique bag to their own wardrobe or give as a gift, and learn new
skills too.
To purchase 21 Sensational Patchwork Bags visit our shop here if you are in the US and here if you are in the UK.
