Sewing

A practical tool kit for mending your clothes and upcycling your wardrobe.It's "sew" simple to give your wardrobe an eco-chic edge! With fast fixes and clever techniques, this accessible, fully illustrated sewing book has everything you need to mend,...

Praise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." -...

An exquisite collection of toy sewing patterns to make stuffed animals to treasure! These stunning animal dolls are easy to sew and then embellish with simple hand embroidery stitches to beautiful effect. The dolls and their cute outfits all use small...

Sewing superstar, Debbie Shore has a real flair for designing simple projects that look amazing, and in this book she has created ingenious storage solutions to keep the home neat, tidy and beautifully styled. All the techniques and stitches needed are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683561835Author That Patchwork PlaceFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Martingale & CompanyPublisher Martingale & CompanyWeight(grams)...

Part of a fantastic series of stash-busting sewing books, here are 25 fabulous projects to make, each using one fat quarter. The projects have easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, and there is also a handy...

Replacing buttons, darning socks and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp wardrobes with personal flair-hello,...

Fresh from Japan, the much-anticipated collection of Nani Iro sewing patterns is finally available in English! Beloved by art fans and textile enthusiasts around the world, Nani Iro fabric has developed a cult following since the brand's inception by...

Start and finish your quilt like a pro! Master the use of 2 1/2 -wide pre-cut strips with this complete and indispensable guide.About the AuthorJenny Doan, star of the Missouri Star Quilt Company YouTube channel, is beloved for her approachable demeanour...

Sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from Gingermelon designer Shelly Down! The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft...

Become a skillful sewer, even if you've never sewn a stitch before! Choose from over 20 projects for you and your home and quickly go from beginner to expert. Clear photography guides you through all the basic techniques before delving into...

In this fun and practical introduction to hand and machine applique, well-known TV personality Sarah Payne leads you through a series of techniques to build up your skills. Each chapter includes a number of different-sized step-by-step projects,...

Perfect for anyone who's captivated by The Crown, The Gown 'will dazzle and delight' (Independent)!The Gown is an enthralling historical novel about one of the most famous wedding dresses of the twentieth century - Queen Elizabeth's wedding gown - and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638372387Author Patricia G ColeFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Palmetto PublishingPublisher Palmetto PublishingWeight(grams) 222gDimensions(mm)...

How to Embroider Almost Every Animal is an inspiring, fun, and sophisticated collection of 400+ stitch motifs that offer a fresh take on animal-themed embroidery. Get a detailed checklist of everything you'll need to embark on your animal stitching...

With the popularity of Outlander, Penny Dreadful and Game of Thrones - as well as the popularity of conventions like San Diego Comic Con - fans are eager to create period gowns that emulate the characters they love. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox, owners of...

Handmade bags are a great way to accessorise and express your individual style. They also make unique gifts for family and friends. This fantastic collection of bags features a range of styles and designs, showing you how to create 20 affordable,...

Kaffe Fassett's fabrics, with their trademark range of colourways in each pattern, are the perfect choice for his 20 different patchwork cushions in this book. He has created a cornucopia of eye-catching designs, with something for every style and for...

Accomplished cross stitch designer Helene Le Berre brings you 14 stunningly beautiful alphabets to embroider. All of the alphabet designs are inspired by natural themes, including birds, animals and flowers. There are comprehensive instructions and...

Bring a pop of colour to traditional Sashiko stitching! Originally published in Japan from Boutique-sha, each project values the traditional art of Sashiko while bringing a brand new twist to the designs. Enjoy 18 stitch patterns that expand upon the...

Create stunning patchwork quilts using the art of English Paper Piecing. This book provides 11 patterns inspired by ancient herb gardens and showcases a fun herbal history in each chapter. With beautiful photography to showcase each design, this book...

The fair is coming to town in the form of these adorable sewn, stuffed toys by Melly & Me. Sew colourful fairground themed animal toys with this fun and fabulous collection by Australian designer Melly McNeice. This book brings you all the Fun of the...

The fair is coming to town in the form of these adorable sewn, stuffed toys by Melly & Me. Sew colourful fairground themed animal toys with this fun and fabulous collection by Australian designer Melly McNeice. This book brings you all the Fun of the...

Create unique patchwork gifts! This book incorporates a range of patchwork and sewing techniques such as traditional piecing, English paper piecing, foundation paper piecing and applique. You can create baby quilts, pincushions, place mats, pouches,...

Covers everything students need for the S/NVQ core and options units so it is the only book needed for the Make-up pathway of S/NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy. Full-colour step-by-step procedures and 'work in progress' drawings clearly show the processes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683562177Author Beverly McCulloughFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Martingale & CompanyPublisher Martingale & CompanyWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm)...

Break the rules with a sewing style that's all about irresistibly rough edges, uneven stitching and mismatched fabric! Step into the studio of popular textile designer Poppy Treffry, as she demonstrates how to create quirky, fun and memorable sewing...

Do you ever look at the price tag on a piece of clothing and think, I could sew that myself? Well, sew do we! Sewing your own clothes is rewarding and cost-effective, plus it's an enjoyable creative skill to develop. ...

Beautiful handmade gifts for all occasions! In Present Perfect, you'll discover gifts to sew for all of life's major celebrations: birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, new homes, new babies, or simply "just because." Betz White, known for her earth-...

A celebration of handmade toys, featuring fabulous stuffed animals, handmade baby gifts and more - all made using fat quarter cuts of fabric - the most popular way that sewers buy fabric. Continuing the series from 50 Fat Quarter Makes, this fun...

Sewing machines are complicated machines, but with the instruction you'll find in Sewing Machine Magic, you can make even an old sewing machine work wonders. With just a little know-how and the right accessories, you can get the most out of your sewing...

This beautiful, practical guide to creating and embellishing embroidered boxes is written by Heather Lewis, a tutor with the Royal School of Needlework. It contains a history of the embroidered box, from the seventeenth century to the present day, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782493341Author Emma HardyFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint CICO BooksPublisher Ryland, Peters & Small LtdWeight(grams) 515g

Before appearing on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an...

This volume explores and provides clear and detailed and in detail illustrated explanations of all kinds of outerwear patterns for women and men.Antonio Donnanno is a patternmaking techniques teacher, fashion school director, and author of dozens of...

Stuart Hillard is on a mission to help quilters all over the world realize their quilting dreams and prove "it ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it" - one simple shape at a time. In the follow-up title to the bestselling Use Scraps,...

Sew 23 beautiful, vintage-style items that will bring a touch of elegance to your home and make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Create beautiful accessories including a lacy pillow cover, a bucket-style wash bag, a dressing table cover and cones...

Feel the benefits of sewing by hand for your wellbeing and for the planet with these mindful and sustainable makes. Hand sewing is a great way to practise mindfulness through craft. Laura Strutt has designed these 35 projects specially to develop your...

This well-organized guide is recommended by the Button Society as a book that every button collector and dealer should own. The standard book in the field, it gives information to identify the age, material, and desirability of any button that may be...

Sewing guru Wendy Gardiner brings you this comprehensive guide to sewing with fat quarters. Delve into a brilliant techniques section, guiding you through a variety of essential techniques, from inserting a zip and sewing buttonholes to creating...