Sew Fabulous Fabric
Author(s): Alice Butcher
Make the most of your textiles with this unique collection of irresistible homestyle projects, cleverly combining new and recyled fabrics for vintage, homespun and retro results.This title features 25 practical yet pretty projects for yourself and your home include cosy cushions and curtains, beautiful table linen and gift bags, irresistible handbags and cute cuddly toys. It is packed with ideas and opportunities to make the most of every last scrap of fabric, whether it's a luscious new fabric, a pair of old pyjamas or a thrift store bargain. Simple embroidery skills, and patchwork and applique techniques are all fully explained with simple step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow artworks.
Product Information
Alice Butcher and Ginny Farquhar run a successful crafting business, "Folkydokee", creating quirky and original textile gifts from recycled and vintage fabrics. They have exhibited at Country Living magazine's fairs and their work has featured in magazines including House and Garden and Brides. Alice and Ginny live in Hampshire.
Introduction; Fabulous Fabrics; Embellishments; Equipment; Basic Techniques & Quick Tricks; HOMEMAKING; Make Do & Mend; Baking Days; Wash Day Blues; Keeping Out the Winter Chills; Way Out Windows!; Gardening Delights; OUT AND ABOUT; A Walk in the Country; Silas The Dog; Loose Change; Vintage Vanity; Flower Corsage; LET'S CELEBRATE; Festive Flags; Garden Parties; Time for a Treat; Christmas Cards; Decorative Details; LASTING MEMORIES; I Have Been Good; Oscar Project; Great Oaks; Memories Cushion; Motif Library; Suppliers; Index.
General Fields
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- : 44985
- : 44985
- : 0.517
- : 26 September 2008
- : 279mm X 216mm X 10mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Alice Butcher
- : Paperback
- : 746.4
- : 128
- : 150 colour photographs
