kraft-tex Style

by Roxane Cerda
kraft-tex Style
Author: Roxane Cerda
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607059118
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Today’s top designers share 27 stylish sewing projects featuring the rugged craft paper that combines the best qualities of fabric and leather. Kraft•tex™ is a truly amazing material. It looks and feels like leather, but cuts, sews, and washes just like fabric. In kraft•tex Style, top designers demonstrate its endless creative possibilities with projects that involve stitching, embossing, painting, dyeing, embellishing, inkjet printing, washing, distressing, weaving, burning, and die-cutting. Kraft•tex Style features more than two dozen projects, from home décor to bags and accessories. The 18 well-known contributors include Jen Carlton Bailly, Carrie Bloomston (SUCH Designs), Rachel Gander (Imagine Gnats), Michelle Jensen (Mixi Heart), Maryellen Kim (Twist Style), Cheryl Kuczek (Paradiso Designs), Karen LePage (One Girl Circus), Nicole Mallalieu (YOU SEW GIRL!), Caro Sheridan (Splityarn), Alyssa Thomas (Penguin & Fish), and Annabel Wrigley (Little Pincushion Studio).

Sew Adorkable

by Samarra Khaja
Sew Adorkable
Author: Samarra Khaja
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2015-09-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617450588
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Handmade, unique, tongue-in-cheek. Stitch 15 conversation starters that are as fun to sew as they are to tie up with a bow. Designer Samarra Khaja covers the gamut from cheeky wearables (TRAWRzers!) to quirky quilts and home decor. Make a puffy quilt that looks like candy dots, or stitch a tissue box cover that looks like a vintage typewriter. Tailored to smart, talented, crafty folks of all ages, this hilarious book is just as fun to read (trivia time!) as it is chock-full of sewing projects. Bonus: Go "behind the seams" with a textile designer and learn how her ideas come to life.

Zakka Style

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Zakka Style
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Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607054175
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Create charming fabric crafts inspired by the Japanese design movement that you can use to brighten up your home or give as gifts to friends. Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting—Zakka! These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic patchwork, appliqué, and embroidery. It’s scrap-friendly and fun for all sewing skill levels. Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning “many things,” is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You’ll love these bright, imaginative designs-make them for yourself and everyone you know! Featuring contributions by Amanda Jennings, Amy Sinibaldi, Ayumi Takahashi, Christie Fowler, Holly Keller, Julia Bravo, Karyn Valino, Kat Mew, Katrien Van Deuren, Kim Kruzich, Larissa Holland, Laurraine Yuyama, Leslie Good, Lisa Billings, Masko Jefferson, Meg Spaeth, Melody Miller, Mette Robl, Nova Flitter, Pascal Mestdagh, Rachel Roxburgh, Shannon Dreval, Sonia Cantie, and Theresia Cookson. Award-Winner in the Crafts/Hobbies/How-To category of the 2012 International Book Awards Praise for Zakka Style “The term “zakka” . . . has become synonymous with a kind of simple charm and uniqueness—something handmade that is useful and pleasing. . . . This book is another wonderful source for gift ideas and sweet little knick-knacks to make ‘just because.’” —Australian Homespun Magazine

Stylehacking, Sew a Creative Wardrobe

by Karoline Dahrling Hughes
Stylehacking, Sew a Creative Wardrobe
Author: Karoline Dahrling Hughes
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2021-11-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1644031159
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Turn your clothing basics into a stylish wardrobe! Get inspired to elevate your wardrobe with dozens of tips and tricks on creating handmade, fashionable creating fashionable, wardrobe pieces. Dream about it one day and wear it the next. Take the essentials found in every closet (a camisole, a tee, a jumper, a pair of trousers, and leggings) and learn how to transform them into something new. Advice ranges from hemming and elastic techniques, stitch and fabric guides, and basic sewing principles. Perfect for sewing beginners looking to conquer clothing, you’ll learn how to sew a top, trousers, skirts, and other fashion favorites. Also great for more experienced sewists looking to get creative with new timesaving garment tricks. All creatives can find something to design with 30+ wardrobe ideas from basic tee dress to cardigans, kimonos, bike shorts, and so much more. Stylehacking is made for every sewist to succeed—there is no time spent on measuring, on decrypting the lines on paper patterns, or altering premade patterns. Take 5 basic pieces (tank top, t-shirt, sweater, trousers, and leggings) from your closet to make templates from which you can create an endless variety of garments Includes over 30 styles to get creative with Stylehacking is easy! No paper patterns, no sizing, and no fuss

Sew Small—19 Little Bags

by Jennifer Heynen
Sew Small—19 Little Bags
Author: Jennifer Heynen
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2017-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617454346
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Pretty and practical organizers to sew Sew 19 simply embellished projects including a card holder, coin purses, earbud holder, small wallets, pouches and organizers. These cute and useful bags are perfect for holding and organizing all of your little things. Personalize the organizers with adorable embellishments and appliqués and use up your scraps, trims, and other odds and ends in the process! Whip one up in an afternoon or bring your handwork with you—small pieces make these projects fun and easy to work on anywhere. Great to give as gifts or keep for yourself, these tiny bags will bring a smile to anyone’s face. • A place for everything and everything in its place—make bags to hold brushes, chargers, journaling supplies, money, flip-flops, and more! • Tiny scraps find new life as adorable appliqués and embellishments on these quick-to-sew pouches • Make it your own! Sew a clutch to match your outfit or embroider a gift with a special message

Sew Bags

by Hilarie Wakefield Dayton
Sew Bags
Author: Hilarie Wakefield Dayton
Publisher: Stash Books
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-06-07
Genre: Handbags
ISBN: 9781617457913
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Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you're a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you'll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape when you learn the basics of construction, transferring a pattern, and finishing details. A must-have primer for the beginning sewist!

Sewing to Sell

by Virginia Lindsay
Sewing to Sell
Author: Virginia Lindsay
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607059045
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The creator of Gingercake Patterns shows you how to share your passion for sewing with the world by starting a successful home business. Maybe you started sewing just for fun. But now you’ve developed the skills and vision to turn your creative outlet into something more. Making the leap from hobbyist to professional can be intimidating—but Virginia Lindsay is here to help you get off the sidelines and sew your way to a job you truly enjoy. Drawing on her own experience, Lindsay guides you through every aspect of starting your own craft business, from finding your personal sewing style to creating a product line, identifying customers, equipping your studio, pricing and selling your work, marketing yourself, designing your own patterns, and handling the business and legal side of sewing. And that's not all! Virginia also shares 16 projects (all customer-tested) that you can personalize to start sewing and selling right now.

Flight

by Christopher C. Kraft
Flight
Author: Christopher C. Kraft
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2001
Genre: Science
ISBN:
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This book is the account of Chri Kraft and the U.S. space program from its infancy to its greatest triumphs.

Sew Home

by Erin Schlosser
Sew Home
Author: Erin Schlosser
Publisher: Stash Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781617451584
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31 functional projects including DIY window treatments, linens, organizers, rugs, pillows, and accessories for every space in your home. Work with cording and zippers, blind hems, and home decor fabric, with tips from a professional designer. Complement any style when you learn interior design basics that will turn your house into a welcoming retreat.