Sew happy : stitch yourself stylish with 25 step-by-step projects
Edition
First American edition.
Publication Information
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016.
Physical Description
143 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm + 3 folded sheets of patterns
Uniform Title
Summary
Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or you've never even made a scarf before, Sew Happy will inspire you with its use of bright colors, playful patterns, and decorative details. The 25 step-by-step projects and full patterns, as well as tips and advice, will help you give your wardrobe a makeover.
Notes
"Includes pull-out patterns"--Cover.
Contents
- Foreword: this book isn't meant for browsing
- The sisterhood's golden rules of sewing
- Handmade with love
- My friend, the sewing machine. Shopping for fabric, needles, and thread
- The sisterhood's fabric know-how
- Pattern making
- Cutting tips
- Let's start sewing
- Fairy-tale fabrics
- soft things from jersey, fleece, and sweatshirt material. Diva hairband
- Elegant reversible gloves
- Cowl in jersey and fleece
- Cuddly reversible hat
- Adapting patterns
- what to do if a garment doesn't fit. High-waisted leggings
- High waisted undies
- Striped boatneck T-shirt
- Stylish top with three-quarter length sleeves
- Cheerful long-sleeved top
- A little guide to necklines. Bell and heart dress
- Swinging sixties mini dress
- College poncho
- Jogging pants with heart pockets
- Hoodie with reversible option
- Long roll-neck tunic
- A bagful of joy
- Upcycling
- turn old and fusty into new and funky! A poem, stitch by stitch
- woven fabric creations. Highland rose dress
- Charming fifties circular skirt
- Flared skirt from Aunty Margaret's curtains
- Mixed-fabric slip-on blouse
- Appliqué, embellishments, and texts. Heart pillow
- Peter Pan collar
- Hammock
- Plaid fleece blanket with appliqué rose
- Fabric-covered Hula-Hoop
- Own-brand labeling.