Gifts to Sew for Special Occasions

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• ISBN13: 9781558705753
• ISBN10: 1558705759
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Popular Woodworking Books

Summary

Packed with practical sewing projects and original ideas, this guide shows crafters how to create the perfect presents for commemorating holidays, christenings, birthdays and weddings. Each project features traceable patterns, easy-to-follow instructions and clear, step-by-step photos that enable beginners to master basic sewing techniques. From baby booties to Christmas stockings to quilted pillows, projects offer a range of decorative and functional gift ideas that family and friends will love. Best of all, each project only takes a few hours to complete and can be modified to fit a range of styles and personal tastes.

Table of Contents

Wedding presents
Lacy home accessories	7	(4)
Small drawstring bags	11	(2)
Ribbon-embroidered cushions	13	(4)
Creative couching	17	(4)
Fabric roses	21	(2)
Travelling companions	23	(4)
Children's presents
Traditional teddies	27	(6)
Rag dolls	33	(8)
Hobby horse	41	(4)
Yo-yo crocodile	45	(4)
Child's tepee	49	(4)
Christmas presents
Christmas stockings	53	(4)
Christmas patchwork	57	(4)
Christmas baubles	61	(4)
Star-spangled specs case	65	(2)
Canvaswork cushion	67	(4)
Birthday presents
Fabric greetings cards	71	(4)
Pieced silk scarves	75	(2)
Canvaswork accessories	77	(4)
Embroidered brooches	81	(4)
Grosgrain accessories	85	(4)
Organza sachets	89	(2)
Cutwork butterfly mat	91	(4)
Italian quilting	95	(4)
Christening presents
Introducing heirloom techniques	99	(4)
Joining heirloom strips	103	(4)
Heirloom christening robe	107	(4)
Baby booties	111	(4)
Cross stitch on clothes	115	(4)
Lined Moses basket	119	(4)
Windmill patchwork	123	(4)
Index	127	(1)
Picture acknowledgments	128