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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Stitch Savvy Book Review

Recently, I added Deborah Moebes class on Craftsy for sewing A line skirt and then shortly I saw she had this book called Stitch Savvy releasing soon. I thoroughly enjoyed Deborah on Craftsy and wanted to check out her book . So here I am today going to talk about the book "Stitch Savvy" which I received recently for review.

This book has 25 skill building projects from easy to advanced level in homedecor, patchwork and quilting, bags, sewing for children and clothing. The author at every project you finish will ask you to try a little more complex project.

The book starts with explaining the different terminology and technique and is then immediately followed with 3 warm up projects, which I thought was neat before you actually start with a little more complex project.

The each section i.e. home decor, patchwork and quilting, bags, sewing for children and clothing has 5 projects. At each project you have small sections of crash course on certain technique, analysis and tips..which again I thought was useful for all level of sewers. The project are just awesome from the lady elbow bag, to lay flat backpack or sassy pants all are great. I did not get the material yet but the sassy pants is the project I plan to start with. Also read through all the instructions and see images before you start on project.

Lastly the best part is the book is spiral bound and lays flat so you dont have to worry about pages turning . Also, all the patterns come on CD which I thought was a great advantage as far as storing is concerned. Just choose the pattern and size, print it and attach the pattern pieces with a tape and you are all set to sew..isn't that cool.

All in all I think it is a book worth buying and for all skill levels..you won't be disappointed.

You can buy books at :

Stitch Savvy

Amazon: amzn.to/UOBwFU
Barnes & Noble: bit.ly/XEJilH
Krause: bit.ly/YgxIlV

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Friday, June 24, 2011

Book Review: Girl's World

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cute and easy costume for kids by Emma Hardy

OK, I wish there was a reason for me to sew each and every costumes in this book. The costume patterns are way to addictive and adorable for someone to not fall in love with it. There are 35 costume design ideas for your children with full size pull-out patterns included at the back of the book. The author has used some basic materials which you generally would have at home like a romper or t-shirts and you can turn them in to a dinosaur, pirate, kitty cat or astranout and much more with adding few details. The other material required are also not expensive like ribbon , buttons etc to finish the project. In the end of the chapter she talks about tips, techniques on how-to put the entire costume together for your kids.
I am super- thrilled to try some costume this year and I am sure if you buy this book you will be too. A great buy from moms and grand-mom for making costume at home.This book is full of inspirations and ideas with easy to understand explanation.

About the Author: Emma Hardy is a stylist and designer who has worked on various lifestyle and interiors magazines, including Country Homes and Interiors and Marie Claire. Her books include Green Crafts for Children, Quilting in No Time, Sewing in No Time, Fast, Fun Cards and, most recently, Sewing for Children and Making Children's Clothes (all CICO Books).Married with two daughter's, Emma lives in London.

Pros: A book with nice and inspiring idea filled projects
Cons:None
Overall: Great Book

ISBN:9781907030543
Books can be purchased at Amazon and CICO BOOKS

Authir Bio and Pic copyright CICO Books, Thanks for review copy.
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handmade beginning by Anna Maria Horner

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How to make Buttons.

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making baby clothes by ROB MERRETT

I have fallen in love, truly I have. Let me introduce you to my new love "Making Baby Clothes" 25 Fun and Practical Projects for 0-3 Year Olds by Rob Merrett. This book is so addictive with those gorgeous and cool patterns for kids that I want to sew each and every project from this book. This book features some great projects like dungarees, hats, skirts, shirts, jackets, dresses to create these stylish and cute baby dresses by yourself.
The book has 6 chapters nicely divided by projects starting for babies 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 2 Years and 6th chapter for 3 Years. There are also very detailed explanation on various techniques that can be used. Each project is very well explained along with clear instructions and pictures.
Pull-out patterns enclosed at the end of the book.

About the Author: Rob Merrett started his career as a fashion designer and has worked with many leading design studios, apparel brands and publications, pioneering trends and developing new design concepts. Rob specializes in trend forecasting for the colour, textile, fashion and interior industries, and also takes commissions as a stylist for food and lifestyle book publishers and magazines. His work has been featured in Mondo Uomo, Per Lei, WWD, International Textiles Magazine, Vogue Nippon, and British Elle, as well as in Essence of Linen (published by Ryland Peters and Small). Making Baby's Clothes is his third book for CICO, following the success of The Perfect Apron and the forthcoming Sew It, Stuff It.

Pros: Lovely kid sewing projects and lovely kids to...:)
Cons: None found based on the project I sewed
Overall: Great Book

ISBN:9781907030703
Books can be purchased at Amazon and CICO Books

Picture and Author Bio copyright CICO Books. Thank you for the review copy.
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