Traditional needlecrafts are as popular as ever as more and more of us are seeking to ‘make do and mend’ as a way of saving money. Making beautiful and original handmade items is a great way to add style and glamour to your home – and can be fun too.
As part of a series, love…Sewing contains a collection of 25 wonderful projects – all of which are so easy to create. Soft furnishings are an essential part of any home – colour, texture and pattern add warmth and comfort. Using simple sewing techniques and bright, fresh fabrics, this book shows you how to create a range of soft furnishings and other items, from cushions, throws and bags to a cot quilt, table linen and even a blind.
All the projects have clear step-by-step instructions and photographs taking you through the various stages, making them straightforward and simple, even for the beginner. A basics section at the front of the book takes you through all the essential techniques, from simple hems and seams to piping and buttonholes.
Cheryl Owen is an experienced crafter who has also worked as a dressmaker, fashion designer and embroiderer. She is the author of many books and has contributed to numerous magazines.
Other titles in the same series:
love…Knitting Val Pierce ISBN 978 184773 594 2
love…Quilting Marion Patterson, Sally Ablett, Sue Warren ISBN 978 184773 593 5
love…Crochet Carol Meldrum ISBN 978 184773 595 9
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Editor Clare Sayer
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Repro by Modern Age Repro House Ltd, Hong Kong
Printed and bound in Singapore by Craft Print (PTE) Ltd
contents
introduction
materials and equipment
techniques
the projects
cutwork cushion
bolster cushion
pyramid cushion
box cushion
tie-on cushion
stationery folder
ripple table runner
bordered tablecloth
bound napkin
pocketed napkin
place mat
bordered throw
patchwork play mat
potpourri sachet
clothes envelope
tissue case
drawstring bag
shopping bag
scallop cot quilt
picnic rug
beach bag
wall tidy
buttoned blind
lampshade
cupcake doorstop
templates
useful addresses
index
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