Needlework, textile and fabric crafts Books
Trafalgar Square Books Lace Knitting: 40 Openwork Patterns, 30 Lovely
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£20.69
Workman Publishing Itty-Bitty Nursery: Sweet, Adorable Knits for the
Book SynopsisA feast of gorgeous projects, shown on gorgeous kids in gorgeous photos. At sleep, at play, in the nursery, and on the go, adorable babies need adorable knits. And here are 40 gloriously unique projects that manage to be utterly charming, fabulous, and usable all at the same time. Baby sets and toys; stroller blankets, jackets, and mittens; and a pure and sweet layette are just the tip of the knitting frenzy that is Itty-Bitty Nursery. Picture cute garden mice on an amazing mobile and a knitted clothesline of miniature knitwear adorning the nursery. Coo at the baby sporting a striped hat called "Frenchie" or Mom with her Fruit Loops felted bag. Marvel at the amazing Cupcake Tea Set and the Three Pigs and a Wolf finger puppets, both perfect for the toddler at play. All of the projects are fresh, lively, and fun. With precisely illustrated instructions, there's something here for every level of knitter, from the greenest beginner to the most experienced craftsperson.
£14.24
Workman Publishing Sew What! Fleece: Get Comfy with 35 Heat-to-Toe,
Book SynopsisDiscover how easy it is to sew your own cozy wearables from fleece. With a creative approach that exploits fleece’s forgiving and versatile attributes, Carol Jessop and Chaila Sekora present easy-to-follow instructions for 30 simple and fun projects that include hats, scarves, robes, yoga pants, and even a dog jacket! Encouraging novice sewers to get in on the action while offering endless variations for those with more experience, Sew What! Fleece will add a new dimension of style and warmth to your crafting repertoire.
£15.19
Workman Publishing Kristin Knits: 27 Inspired Designs for Playing
Book SynopsisAdd some colorful fun to your crafting! Kristin Nicholas applies her magical way with color to stunning new designs that bring knitting alive. Concentrating on 27 patterns for hats, mittens, scarves, socks, and sweaters, Nicholas uses her distinctive palette to create knitted art. Believing that everyone can have fun with color, Nicholas encourages you to develop your own unique designs. Get inspired and experiment with different yarns and color combinations as you knit cozy creations that showcase your personal style.
£19.00
Workman Publishing 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders®: A World of
Book SynopsisFor every lonely skein there is a perfect small pattern. In this compilation by Judith Durant, knitwear designers from across the United States offer their favorite little projects — each designed to use just one ball of yarn. Hats, scarves, bags, shawls, mittens, pillows, and other One-Skein Wonders® make fun and portable weekend projects. All 101 designs are pictured in a full-color project gallery, while clear instructions make it easy for knitters of every skill level to tie up some loose ends.
£15.19
Workman Publishing 2-at-a-Time Socks: Revealed Inside. . . The
Book SynopsisKnitting one sock is fun and rewarding, but finishing its partner can become a chore that leaves well-intentioned knitters suffering from “second sock syndrome.” With this two-at-a-time technique you can easily finish a full pair of socks on the same day. Step-by-step photographs illustrate how to cast on and knit two socks together on one long circular needle, whatever the pattern or shape. Lonely, abandoned single socks are now a thing of the past!
£13.29
Creative Publishing international Superhero Sewing Playful Easy Sew and No Sew
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£12.74
Leisure Arts Inc A Cuff Above
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£6.20
Workman Publishing The Beading Answer Book: Solutions to Every
Book SynopsisWhether you’re mastering crocheting with beads or choosing supplies for your very first necklace, Karen Morris has the answers to all your questions. Concise, straightforward, and packed with illustrations, this handy little book is full of tips and techniques that will take your craft to the next level. With insightful advice on everything from thread storage to fragile glass beads, The Beading Answer Book will help you solve your most vexing beading dilemmas.
£12.34
Workman Publishing Sew What! Bags: 18 Pattern-Free Projects You Can
Book SynopsisFrom daypacks for hiking to everyday grocery totes, bags are an essential accessory for life on the go. In this inspiring guide, Lexie Barnes shows you how to create handmade bags that provide customized functionality while showcasing your own personal style. With step-by-step instructions for 18 pattern-free projects that include drawstring sacks, handbags, and messenger bags, Barnes encourages you to experiment with bold fabrics, hand-picked materials, and purpose-tailored dimensions to create fashionably unique bags that are suitable for your individual needs.
£13.29
Workman Publishing One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects; Look How
Book SynopsisDiscover all that you can make with just one yard of fabric! Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins offer 101 stylish projects that use a single yard of fabric to make clothes, accessories, baby items, and more. With simple step-by-step instructions that are accompanied by templates and pattern pieces, each project is designed to be completed in just a few hours. Get inspired and turn a yard of your favorite fabric into a quilted lunch bag, bright sundress, or a cuddly plush turtle.
£23.75
Workman Publishing The Sewing Answer Book: Solutions to Every
Book SynopsisThis informative and encouraging guide offers proven solutions to all of your most stubborn sewing problems. With a question-and-answer format that makes it easy to find what you need, Barbara Weiland Talbert includes tips on selecting the perfect patterns, choosing the right size needles, comparing seam types, and much more. No matter your sewing experience or whether you prefer to use a machine or sew by hand, The Sewing Answer Book will help you hone your skills while inspiring you to try new and exciting techniques.
£12.34
Workman Publishing Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing
Book SynopsisThis One-Yard Wonders collection organizes projects by fabric type so that you can make the most of each cloth’s unique characteristics. Find the best uses for all your different fabrics as you learn to use stretchy jersey knits for a ruffle scarf, lightweight cotton voile for a girl’s sundress, and sturdy corduroy for a tote. Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions are provided for 101 projects, each requiring just a single yard of fabric. Get inspired and show off your individual style, one yard at a time!
£23.75
Workman Publishing Improv Sewing: 101 Fast, Fun and Fearless
Book SynopsisThe project designs reflect the clean lines and simple aesthetic of today's young sewing enthusiasts and include snazzy wearables, accessories, clothing for babies and children, and even home decor and furnishings. Most feature embellishments and decorative effects - simple touches that personalise a project with charm - and nearly all make use of appealing textural fabrics like jersey knits, linen, wool, and felt...even paper and vinyl! Blum and Immergut walk readers through the sewing basics, demystify the lost art of simple pattern-making, offer visual guides to stitches, and offer easy instructions for techniques such as applique, doodle-stitching, and layering of fabrics. Even the most time pressed readers will be able to stitch together modern, personalised, and beautiful projects...fuss-free and in a flash!
£16.14
Storey Publishing LLC SkirtADay Sewing
Book SynopsisDesign and sew your own fabulously stylish skirts. In this fun guide, Nicole Smith shows you how to draft a pattern for a custom fit and shape it into one of four basic silhouettes: wrap, straight, flared, and high-waisted. Each skirt can then be easily redesigned into seven distinct looks one for each day of the week. Suitable for beginners and expert sewers alike, Skirt-a-Day Sewing will inspire you to express your unique personal style as you stitch up great new pieces for your wardrobe.
£13.99
Workman Publishing The Knitter's Life List: To Do, To Know, To
Book SynopsisKnit a traditional gansey sweater with indigo yarn. Tour a spinning mill. Discover five ways to cast on for socks. Meet your personal knitting hero. The Knitter’s Life List is a richly illustrated compilation of 1,001 experiences and adventures that devout knitters won’t want to miss. You’ll find classic techniques to master, time-honored patterns to try, unusual yarns to work with, museums to see, books to read, and much more. Get inspired and live the knitting life of your dreams!
£19.00
Martingale & Company Sew Decorative
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£8.99
Martingale & Company Pincushion Appeal: Patterns for Pincushions to
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£15.19
Martingale & Company A Flair for Fabric Creative Sewing Projects from
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£19.79
Martingale & Company Fabric Play: Change the Fabric, Change the Quilt
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£19.79
Martingale & Company Sew and Play Handmade Games for Kids
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£22.49
Martingale & Company Little Big Stuff PintSized Play Sets to Sew for
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£19.79
Martingale & Company Seems Like Scrappy: The Look You Love with Fat
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£17.99
Martingale & Company Stitch on the Double: Easy Quilt Projects to Sew
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£19.79
Martingale & Company Splash of Color: A Rainbow of Brilliant
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£19.79
Martingale & Company Here Comes Spring Fresh and Fun Quilted Projects
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£22.49
Martingale & Company Sew Many Gifts: 19 Handmade Delights to Give or
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£15.19
ROUNDHOUSE PUBLISHING GROUP Stitched So Sweet Whimsical Embroidery Patchwork
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£18.89
Martingale & Company Quilts of Love and Valor Reproduction Quilts and
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£23.39
Workman Publishing Quilting with a Modern Slant: People, Patterns,
Book SynopsisModern quilting allows artists the freedom to expand on traditions and use fabrics, patterns, colors, and stitching innovatively to create exciting fresh designs. In Quilting with a Modern Slant, Rachel May introduces you to more than 70 modern quilters who have developed their own styles, methods, and aesthetics. Their ideas, quilts, tips, tutorials, and techniques will inspire you to try something new and follow your own creativity — wherever it leads.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Little One-Yard Wonders: Irresistible Clothes,
Book SynopsisLittle One-Yard Wonders features 101 inventive projects that can be completed in just a few hours and are sure to delight the little one in your life. Step-by-step illustrated instructions, close-up photographs, and pattern pieces make it easy to create adorable items with just one yard of fun, patterned fabric. Whether you’re furnishing your nursery, making new clothes for a growing child, or creating a unique gift for a baby shower, this collection has the perfect project for you.Trade ReviewDecember 2014 Little One Yard Wonders manages to fit in an incredible 101 fabulous projects to make for the children in your life, whether they are your own, grandchildren. nieces or nephews or those of good friends. The book is spiral bound which means it sits open easily on the page you want and for the projects which require them, there are six pattern sheets included. From clothing to toys to accessories to home items there really is something for everyone and as the projects are all relatively small, they fit in very well to a tight schedule and budget. Measuring instructions are included as well as guides for fabrics basic techniques and equipment must-haves. The projects are creative an versatile and whether you want to dress your children in home-made clothes or entertain them with unique toys everything you need is in this book. * SEWING WORLD *
£23.75
Workman Publishing Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree:
Book SynopsisCreate a festive holiday with handmade Christmas stockings, ornaments, and more. With 20 projects geared toward a variety of skill levels, including a useful tutorial on techniques for beginners, crocheters of all types can join in on the fun. Edie Eckman’s passion for crafting is evident in these inspired designs that cover not only traditional stockings and tree skirts, but delightful twists on other Christmas traditions, like a sock-and-mitten advent calendar. Crochet a holiday full of joy for the whole family.
£12.34
Fox Chapel Publishing Punch Needle Tattoo Designs: 18 Beginner-Friendly
Book SynopsisThe perfect punch needle embroidery guide for today's modern crafters. Great for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike, this inspiring project book features 17 on-trend and super cool tattoo art-inspired projects and a total of 50 designs that feature bold colors and a sassy twist to traditional techniques. With easy-to-follow instructions, stunning photography, ready-to-use punch needle patterns, and helpful diagrams to guide you through each punch needle project, you'll create amazing wall hangings, ornaments, coasters, cushion covers, denim jacket accents, and more, all with a modern flair. This book also includes insightful opening sections on essential punch needle basics to know before you begin. Fun, easy, and trendy, this is a must-have for any crafter interested in this approachable medium, or for experienced crafters looking for something new, fresh, and different.
£14.44
Ulysses Press Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cross-stitch: 25
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£15.29
Martingale & Company Labor of Love
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£24.29
Martingale & Company Welcome to Woodberry Way
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£21.59
Search Press Ltd Steampunk Softies 8 Scientifically Minded Dolls
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£7.19
Jacqui Small Make It Own It Love It The Essential Guide to
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£15.00
Batsford Ltd Colour on Cloth
Book SynopsisAuthor Ruth Issett is one of the world's leading colourist in textile art today. Her stunning colour combinations defy colour rules and she shows you how to experiment with techniques to get the very best out of any textile work. The book is aimed at all those involved in textiles – embroiderers, patchworkers and textile decorators, as well as students and teachers of design. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs of finished fabrics, this simple colour ‘recipe’ book gives guidance and reassurance on the technical aspects of colour and dyeing. It includes: How to dye different natural fabrics, including heavy cotton, silk, satin, linen, and cotton velvet as well as threads Colour mixing and inspiration: colour combinations; tones, tints, shades; complementary schemes Detailed guidance on the dyeing processes, including equipment, shades, colour families, over-dyeing, pre-treatment of fabric, and fabric types Ways of applying dye from the very, very simple onwards Techniques, including the various types of resists as well as discharge and bleached effects Advanced techniques and combinations, including the use of thickeners and over-dyeing
£13.49
Clearview From Fibre to Fabric: The Ultimate Guide to Soft
Book SynopsisAs one of the world's most ancient man-made items, fabric has been with us for centuries. Yet today, when it comes to choosing fabrics for our interiors, most of us are anxious to avoid expensive mistakes, and need inspiration, help and practical advice to influence our choices. We want to know if green looks better than blue, whether plain is preferable to pattern but we also need to know the wear and usability of materials when chosen for a curtain, an armchair or a cushion. An understanding of fibres is therefore essential to understanding fabrics, and in this book Chris Halsey and Wilhelmine van Aerssen, both experts in their field, guide you through the world of soft furnishings. The book contains a layman's guide to wool, linen, cotton, silk and the more complex man-made fibres, with a second section explaining their production techniques. A third section shows the reader how to use fabric in the home to give the amateur interior decorator the confidence to start experimenting. Beautiful photographs from top brands such as Designers Guild, Osborne & Little, Nina Campbell, William Yeoward and Nobilis not only make this book a highly practical handbook but also a beautiful book to use and look at again and again.Table of ContentsForeword by Tricia Guild / Part One: Fibres - Cotton, Linen, Wool, Silk, Viscose, Synthetic Fibres / Part Two: From Fibres to Fabric - From Fibre to Yarn, From Yarn to Fabric / Part Three: Using Fabrics in the Home - Curtains, Upholstery, Cushions, Trimmings / Care & Cleaning / Glossaries
£28.00
Books on Demand Gehäkelte Gardinen 2
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£11.90
Zauberfeder Verlag Make Your Own Medieval Clothing: Basic Garments
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£29.62
Tuttle Publishing Decorative Macrame: 20 Stylish Projects for Your
Book SynopsisChic and timeless, macrame has once again established itself as a popular home decor trend.Decorative Macrame walks you through the process of creating your own unique pieces, perfect for your space. Clear step-by-step photographs show you how to create the four basic knots and apply simple macrame techniques, while detailed diagrams help you with things like measurements—making the creation process less daunting.Diagrams, drawings and instructions show you how to create 20 projects that are simple enough for beginners and satisfying enough for practiced knotters. Ranging from small accessories to hanging statement pieces, everyone will be able to find something that catches their eye.The projects in this book include: Soft wall hangings—perfect for warming up any space An elegant room divider A boho chic lampshade An adorable bunting that can hang year-round Multiple hanging plant holders Curtain ties that add a touch of interest to your windows A keychain so you can carry your crafts with you And much more! Beautiful lifestyle images of the finished projects (surrounded by muted tones, natural materials and an abundance of plants) are sure to inspire your own space.Trade Review"Macrame is back, and this guide walks readers through several patterns sure to please those seeking classic motifs and new enthusiasts eager to embrace a boho aesthetic alike." --Booklist"Profusely illustrated throughout and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Decorative Macrame is an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Needlecraft instructional reference collection." --Midwest Book Review
£11.69
Nippan IPS Needle Felted Kittens: How to Create Cut and
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£12.34
Rocky Nook Stitches and Seams: Essential Sewing Skills for
Book SynopsisLearn the essential skills you need to create garments and textile crafts from scratch!Welcome to the wide and wonderful world of sewing! You have your sewing machine at the ready — now what? For those DIYers who are ready to dive into garment and textile craft creation, Stitches and Seams teaches you essential skills that every beginner needs to know. Author and acclaimed sewing teacher Valeria Carrandi Macias walks new sewists through everything they need to get started with sewing projects, from necessary tools and gear to essential skills, like inserting a zipper, making straight stitches and clean corners, and how to use patterns. Valeria also offers indispensable information about the vast sewing vocabulary, fabric selection, and making measurements for fitting.Stitches and Seams detailed instructions for five unisex sewing projects that put your new knowledge into action.Learn to make: A coaster and table mat set An apron A zippered pouch Pajama set with top and shorts A tote bag to haul your fabric and sewing gear The journey to making your own wardrobe begins here, with your very first stitches and seams.
£20.00
Rocky Nook Embroidery Cards
Book SynopsisStitch any-occasion embroidered art cards with a unique vintage flair!
£17.33
Random House USA Inc DesignItYourself Clothes
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to pattern drafting from concept to execution. Revealing how to measure a body and draft a perfect-fitting skirt, T-shirt, button-down shirt, dress and trousers, it features insider tips, explanations and how to endlessly alter patterns throughout. It offers 5 key projects, each with 4 variations.
£16.80
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dressmaking Simplified
Book SynopsisNo beginner should be without this book. Paper patterns often give insufficient information, but here clear diagrams and detailed step-by-step instructions provide a method of working which is easy to follow.Table of ContentsEquipment; Fabric fibres and their source; Personal appearance; Taking measurements; Pattern alteration; Construction of a garment; Disposal of fullness; Seams; Crossway strips; Facing and interfacings; Openings; Fastenings; Pockets; Collars; Cuffs; Sleeves; Waistbands and belts; Hems; Decorative finishes; Care and maintenance of clothes.
£23.74
