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

Patricia Hoskins (Author), Rebecca Yaker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 16, 2011

The best-selling authors of One-Yard Wonders are back with an all-new collection of 101 sewing projects that each require just one yard of fabric! This time, the projects are organized by fabric type. From home dec to knits, wool to flannels, corduroy to cottons, these patterns--contributed by popular sewing bloggers and designers from across North America--show how to make the most of each fabric’s unique characteristics. Waterproof coated cottons are perfect for a gym bag, 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, and lightweight cotton voile is perfect for a little girl’s smocked sundress. Each project is shown in a full-color photograph accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and a complete cutting layout.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Perfect Patterns, for Every Fabric

From cozy flannels to water-resistant oilcloths to the sheerest summer voiles, contemporary print designers offer a wide variety of fabrics to explore. With 101 exciting new sewing projects, you'll discover how to make the most of each fabric's unique characteristics -- one yard at a time. Full-size pattern pieces are included.

About the Author

Trish Hoskins is the co-founder of Crafty Planet, a retail fabric and needlework store and craft workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has designed several of the patterns used in Crafty Planet classes. She enjoys knitting, crocheting, spinning, sewing, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitching. She is a graduate of American University and the University of Oregon, concentrating in Russian Studies.

Rebecca Yaker began sewing at age five. After eight years of designing apparel for two of America’s largest retailers, she started her own design business, creating one-of-a-kind baby bedding and apparel in her Minneapolis design studio. She is a hand- and machine-knitter, and she crochets, weaves, does fabric printing, and consults on design. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Moscow State Linguistics University, doing work in Russian Languages and Literature.

Product Details

• Hardcover-spiral: 416 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; Spi edition (November 16, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603425861
• ISBN-13: 978-1603425865
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 9.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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 bedding and apparel in her Minneapolis design studio. She is a hand- and machine-knitter, crochets, weaves, does fabric printing, and consults on design. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Moscow State Linguistics University, doing work in Russian Languages and Literature.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Children's Projects December 25, 2011

By Best Friend

Format:Hardcover-spiral

A decent enough book, but sight unseen, I was really disappointed that there are sooo many projects for babies and children. There's nothing wrong with that, it's just that I don't have any little ones to sew for right now. I'd say 85% of the projects are for kids. Wish I had looked at it in a book store before adding it to my wish list.

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing December 16, 2011

By Suzanne Logan

Format:Hardcover-spiral|Amazon Verified Purchase

I loved the original book so I thought I'd like this one too but I was pretty disappointed. Many of the projects are repeats from the previous book. They just changed the dimensions a little and made it in a different fabric. Also, the majority of the projects are baby/toddler items. Based on the titles in the table of contents, it looked like there would be more items for adults and older kids. Most of the items for adults were wristlets and bags that were nearly identical to the ones in the 1st book.

If you don't have the original book, you'll probably like this one. But don't waste your money if you already have the other one.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book with really fun patterns January 31, 2012

By A. Jones

Format:Hardcover-spiral

I've really been enjoying this book so far. I've made a variation on the Bees Knees bag [...], the Cozy Comfort Set, Barnaby Bear [...] and the Gazillions of Gathers Pillow [...]. There are tons of other projects that I'm excited to make! There seem to be many reviewers who think there are too many patterns for kids - I don't necessarily agree. There are plenty of patterns for little ones, but many things I want for myself, too. I checked it out from the local library before deciding that I wanted to own a copy.