Sewing Bits and Pieces : 35 Projects Using Fabric Scraps

by Sandi Henderson

• ISBN13: 9780470638712
• ISBN10: 0470638710
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

35 projects to turn your favorite fabric scraps into well-loved treasuresSewing with scraps is an economical way to make the most of your designer fabrics-as well as a fun way to use up a stash of your favorite leftovers for smaller projects. Michael Miller fabric designer Sandi Henderson holds to the adage "waste not, want not" to deliver a collection of innovative sewing projects that lets you make the most of bits and pieces of your beloved fabrics.From a market skirt to a butterfly pin, from an embellished table cloth to hip hair accessories, Sewing Bits and Pieces gives you 35 sewing projects to make unique pieces that are perfect for gift-giving (or keeping for yourself)! Features gorgeous full-color photography throughout Detailed instructions walk you through each project Sandi's popular Portabello Pixie blog is read by thousands every dayPacked with tons of fun, innovative projects, Sewing Bits and Pieces will have you creating sewing masterpieces in no time.9780470564998Real-life decorating tips and projects that won't break the bankIf you're like most people, you want to create a home you love, but don't have endless time or money to re-create the rooms you admire in magazines and catalogs. Now, Real-Life Decorating gives you realistic tips and guidance to make your living space a place you'll be proud to call home.From picking paint colors and mixing textures and patterns to arranging furniture, you'll get easy-to-follow tutorials and helpful photos and illustrations on how you can decorate every room of your home. Buying advice for key pieces, from sofas to dining tables and everything in between Profiles of real homeowners and real spaces, complete with before-and-after photos Sidebars and notes turn each profile into a how-to-decorate primer with lessons and money-saving ideasWhether you live in a three-bedroom house or a studio apartment, Real-Life Decorating takes the stress (and high cost) out of home decorating.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Commonly Used Sewing Terms

Commonly Used Tools

Kitchen

Fruit Appliqué Tablecloth

Sweet Treats Towels

Fruit Magnets

Foodie Bags

Bed & Bath

Patchwork Pillow

Hanging Organizer

Herbal Sachet

Garden Pillows

Bubbly Shower Curtain

Children

Growing Tree Wall Hanging

Colorful Brick Road Skirt

Mary Jane Slippers

Countdown Chain

Woodland Bunny

Forest Owl

Story Time Quilt

Cherry Blossom Tee

Library Bag

Party

Party Lights

Birthday Party Garland

Budding Treat Bags

Caterpillar Invitations

Crafts

Butterfl y Pin

Fabric Gift Tags

Yo-Yos

Fabric-Covered Journal

Dahlia Pincushion

Patchwork Edge Trim

Picnic Quilt

Scrappy Silhouettes

Adults

Saturday Market Skirt

Upscaled Cardigan

Ruffl ed Head Scarf

Sassy Hair Peony

Tattered Rose Headband

Pattern Pieces

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