Crafters and fashion lovers will be lining up to get their hands on the very first sewing book from internationally popular and uber-stylish textile brand Liberty. Brimming with lavish photographs of bold, graphic fabrics, The Liberty Book of Home Sewing offers 25 irresistible and easy-to-make projects that allow readers to incorporate a touch of Liberty elegance into their home. Simple enough for beginners, the projects range from feminine totes and aprons to handy pincushions and book covers, full-sized quilts, chic throws, plush cushions, and more. With color step-by-step illustrations, detailed instructions, and plenty of inspiration, plus an exquisite fabric cover, this enchantingly beautiful book will be treasured by longtime Liberty fans and young crafters alike.
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Founded in 1875, Liberty has long been synonymous with all that is most stylish in fashion and décor. It is an internationally popular and iconic brand based in the UK.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There are some good ideas in this `Liberty Book of Home Sewing', but the title might be a bit misleading. It will not really teach you how to sew; but there are 25 ideas for projects to sew. You would not have to use the Liberty fabrics, but they of course would lend beauty to the finished item. What the book fails to warn a user is that the directions are almost, in many instances cursory. An inexperienced sewer would probably need more specific and detailed instructions, but they are adequate for someone who has successfully made such handicrafts before.
There is a history of the Liberty Company given and the projects to make include; pillows, drapes, shopping bags, doorstops, jewelry rolls, aprons, quilts and lampshades among others. There are some sewing basics in the back of the book, a glossary and 4 pages of pictures of small samples of the fabrics and information about them. There is no index.
There is a very nice jewelry roll for travel that we have made and a round pillow that is not as hard as it looks and would make a welcome gift for many. We have also started on the brick quilt; but again I feel that I would not have been as successful at these if I had not already had experience sewing some craft and quilting projects.
There are beautiful designs, as one would expect from Liberty and there are a few project items in here that are not commonly recorded in other books. If you are an experienced handicrafter and especially a lover of Liberty designs you might find this a good book to look at.
There is a history of the Liberty Company given and the projects to make include; pillows, drapes, shopping bags, doorstops, jewelry rolls, aprons, quilts and lampshades among others. There are some sewing basics in the back of the book, a glossary and 4 pages of pictures of small samples of the fabrics and information about them. There is no index.
There is a very nice jewelry roll for travel that we have made and a round pillow that is not as hard as it looks and would make a welcome gift for many. We have also started on the brick quilt; but again I feel that I would not have been as successful at these if I had not already had experience sewing some craft and quilting projects.
There are beautiful designs, as one would expect from Liberty and there are a few project items in here that are not commonly recorded in other books. If you are an experienced handicrafter and especially a lover of Liberty designs you might find this a good book to look at.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By F. Manuel
Format:Hardcover
I checked this book out from the library to preview before buying because I just adore Liberty fabrics. I'll be honest--I was expecting fabric porn, pure and simple. But, I thought, cool home sewing patterns would be a plus.
Well, here's the thing. There's really not that much eye-candy at all. I can let that pass, however, as that's (ostensibly) not the intent of the book. What I cannot let pass is the dearth of instruction in "home sewing." Beginners and advanced beginners beware: there is very little handholding here. But then, if you are a beginner or advanced beginner I highly doubt you feel comfortable sewing with fabric that retails for around $35 per yard. And, people that do feel comfortable sewing with this expensive fabric probably don't need this book of very basic, uninspiring patterns to follow.
So, who is this for??? Liberty lovers might find *some* satisfaction but, like I said, I didn't get all that much. Beginning home sewers (whom I know this book isn't necessarily marketed toward, I know) won't find much help, if any. Intermediate to advanced home sewers probably can come up with 85% of these patterns off-the-cuff. I'm confused...
Well, here's the thing. There's really not that much eye-candy at all. I can let that pass, however, as that's (ostensibly) not the intent of the book. What I cannot let pass is the dearth of instruction in "home sewing." Beginners and advanced beginners beware: there is very little handholding here. But then, if you are a beginner or advanced beginner I highly doubt you feel comfortable sewing with fabric that retails for around $35 per yard. And, people that do feel comfortable sewing with this expensive fabric probably don't need this book of very basic, uninspiring patterns to follow.
So, who is this for??? Liberty lovers might find *some* satisfaction but, like I said, I didn't get all that much. Beginning home sewers (whom I know this book isn't necessarily marketed toward, I know) won't find much help, if any. Intermediate to advanced home sewers probably can come up with 85% of these patterns off-the-cuff. I'm confused...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a visual treat, lots of color and pattern, and fairly accessible projects. That being said, this is NOT a book for the sewing beginner, or probably not even an intermediate! Lots of assumptions are made....like it never says how to attach the rings assembly for the roman shade, etc. So you have to be a fair hand at sewing to actually make the projects. Also, the diagrams for such things as the kimono are about 4 inches high in the book and have to be enlarged, on grid paper they suggest, to adult size! Like you're going to take the time to do that....when you could just buy a pattern for a kimono already made. So a good book if you just need some ideas, or only want to do a basic project like a small make-up bag or something. But you'd better have some sewing chops before handling the more involved stuff!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for the Liberty Lover!
Beautiful photos and ideas, I love this book! I collect Liberty fabric and this book has a lot of history about the company and fabrics, great resource!
Published 3 months ago by Janelle Wohlschlegel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fab projects, light on instruction
OK, I get the previous reviewers complaints. This book couples very simple projects with VERY light instructions. Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Lucas
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for beginners.
I wanted to love this book, and while it is nice to look at, is is very much beginner oriented. Unfortunately I already have so many other books which have similar projects, so... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Munkee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Buyer beware
I'd highly recommend looking at the sample pages in Amazon before buying this book, to see if you like the fabric aesthetic. Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. Gately
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can you buy LIberty of London in the USA? if so where?
I love the idea of the book! I have not seen this book but Amazon says in "What makes a good review": "What would you have wanted to know before you purchased the product? Read more
Published 18 months ago by stargirlcat
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