Make!: Over 40 Fantastic Sewing Projects with 16 Exclusive Designs

by Kidston, Cath

• ISBN13: 9780312596866
• ISBN10: 0312596863
• Edition: Original
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-05
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

40 fabulous sewing projects with vintage flair from a beloved designerInspired by retro vintage prints found at garage and yard sales, and reinvented in cool modern colors, Cath Kidston's instantlyrecognizable designs have garnered fans all over the world. Now you can create your own projects using Cath's original motifs. Make!includes over 40 projects, all with complete step by step instructions, and for the first time, pattern templates for many of her best loved motifs. So whether your favorite is Stanley the dog, the vintage florals, the multi-color stars, the appealing polka-dots, or others, you'll find them all right here and ready to be used on a wide range of gifts, clothing, and accessories.Just a few of the featured projects will show you how to: Turn a cardigan into an heirloom with a beautiful embroidered rose pattern Update a tote bag with a starry motif Transform a favorite apron into a flirty, strawberry-decked garment, plus much more!There's also a wealth of useful tips and ideas for other ways to use the templates.

Author Biography

CATH KIDSTON is one the most loved designers, best known for her vintage-inspired, cheerful printed fabrics. She founded Cath Kidston Ltd in 1993 as a tiny shop in London. It is considered one of the most influential and original design companies to emerge from the UK in recent years.