Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects Using Cottons, Knits, Voiles, Corduroy, Fleece, Flannel, Home Dec, Oilcloth, Wool, and Beyond

by Yaker, Rebecca; Hoskins, Patricia; Donne, Tara; Kattelson, Raina (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781603425865
• ISBN10: 1603425861
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-11-16
• Publisher: Workman Pub Co

Summary

The best-selling authors of One-Yard Wonders are back with another all-new amazing collection of 101 sewing projects. Responding to the increasingly diverse range of fabric weights and types now available, Fabricby-Fabric One-Yard Wonders is organized by fabric type. From home dec to knits, wool to flannels, corduroy to cottons, these patterns show how to make the most of each fabric'¬"s unique characteristics. Sewers will love the affordability and ease of these patterns, each requiring just one yard of fabric. There'¬"s something for every skill level and interest. Waterproof coated cotton fabrics are perfect for a gym bag or set of bicycle panniers, wool makes a warm cap for the outdoor enthusiast, knit jersey whips up quickly into a ruffle scarf or sassy dress, corduroy makes a sturdy farmers'¬" market tote, lightweight cotton voile is perfect for a little girl'¬"s smocked sundress, and cozy pink fleece makes an irresistible mother pig and piglets stuffed toy set. The perfect blend of fabric and function is evident throughout this wide-ranging collection. Every project is shown in a full-color photograph, accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations and a complete cutting layout. All required pattern pieces are included in a secure envelope inside the book. As with the original One-Yard Wonders, the contributors to this volume include popular sewing bloggers and designers from all over North America. This blockbuster collection of projects is sure to be enthusiastically embraced by the ever-growing number of fans of one-yard sewing.  

Author Biography

Patricia Hoskins is the co-owner of Crafty Planet, a retail fabric and needlework store and craft workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has designed several of the patterns used in Crafty Planet classes. She enjoys knitting, crocheting, spinning, sewing, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitching and is a graduate of American University, the University of Oregon, and the University of Missouri-Columbia Library Science program. She is the author of How to Make Slipcovers and is a co-author of One-Yard Wonders, Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders, and Little One-Yard Wonders. 

Rebecca Yaker began sewing at age five. After eight years of designing apparel for two of America’s largest retailers, Rebecca started her own design business, creating one-of-a-kind baby and adult apparel and accessory items in her Minneapolis design studio.  She knits by hand and machine, sews, crochets, weaves, dabbles in reupholstery, consults on design, and most recently is passionately learning to become a cordwainer (a leather shoe maker). She is the co-author of One-Yard Wonders, Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders, and Little One-Yard Wonders. Learn more about her at www.rebeccayaker.com.

Table of Contents

1. Fabric Fundamentals
The Wild World of Fabrics * Making Your Sewing Machine Work for You * Making & Using the Sewing Patterns * Best Sewing Practices * Your Sewing Pantry

2. Lightweight Cottons
Fabric Facts * Halter Wrap * The "O" Tunic * Gazillions of Gathers Pillow * Cap Sleeve Bolero * Flirty Skirty * Scruffle Scarf * Smocked Sundress * Party Lamp Shade * Hi-Fi Habitat

3 Quilting-Weight Cottons
Fabric Facts * Retro Bag * Hot Pad Apron * Organizer Wallet * Camp Shirt * Convertible Diaper Clutch * Tuxedo Dress * Pretty Pinafore * Drawstring Tidy Caddy * Personalized Garment Bag * Kanzashi Clock * Logan's Guitar * Playday Frock * Mandarin Dress * Crayon Ammo Belt & Bag * Child's Chef Hat & Apron * Cupcake Apron * Bees Knees Pocket Bag

4 Home Dec Fabrics
Fabric Facts * The Day Out Bag * Charming Bag * Smart Girl's Set * Jet Set * Hanging Book Display * Fold Over Bag * Stroller Tote * Baby Overalls * Kaleidoscope Table Runner * Kitchen Gift Set * Portable Picnic * Chic Carryall * Shaken, Not Stirred Martini Shade * Tuffet Inspired Ottoman * Easy Dining Chair Slipcover * Eight-Bottle Tote

5 Flannel
Fabric Facts * Shaggy Chic Chenille Clutch * Boxer Shorts * Baby's Accessory Trio * Swaddle Blanket * Liberty Lion & Blankie * Tatty Duck Cushion * Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game * Cozy Comfort Set

6 Woven Pile Fabrics
Fabric Facts * Farmers' Market Tote * Play Pants * Monster Backpack * Petal Pillow * Barnaby Bear * A-Line Skirt with Saddle Stitching * Kid's Comfy Chair * Multi-Use Bucket * Sugar & Spice Ruffle Skirt

7 Coated Fabrics
Fabric Facts * Toddler Smock * Airliner Bag * 5-Gallon Garden Bucket Caddy * Gym Bag Set * Umbrella Redo * Sit-Upon-a-Saurus * Day of the Week Planner * Bicycle Panniers * Superhero Cape & Shorts * Breezy Kite * Coupon Wallet * Under-the-Sink Cleaning Stash

8 Fleece
Fabric Facts * On-the-Strap Camera Case * Pajama Boots * Monster-Wear Hat & Mittens * Pig & Piglets * Hugh Manatee * Button-Up Bolero * Bunny Pillow * "Work in Comfort" Travel Set

9 Knits
Fabric Facts * Cheeky Panty & Cami Set * Hooded Wrap Shirt * Roller Skate Romper * Last-Minute Tunic * Speedy Ruffle Scarf * Reverse Applique Baby Romper * Sassy Dress * Space Beans Target Toss * Flat-Screen TV Cover * Monkey Leggings

10 Wool
Fabric Facts * Cool Season Clutch * Slip Strap Bag * Obi Belt * Little Girl's Capelet * Urban Wabbit Hunting Cap * Seafarer's Tricorn Hat * Knight in Shining Armor * Pretend Sewing Machine * Wave Illusions Pillow * Bartholomew Bookends