Mary Mulari's Accessories with Style [Paperback]

Mary Mulari (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2001

Best-selling author and home-sewing favorite Mary Mulari has designed more than 40 innovative accessory projects to wear and carry, using a variety of fabrics and techniques. Two full-size, pull-out, tissue pattern sheets, which are ready-to-use with no photocopying or tracing necessary, are an added bonus to this already wonderful addition to the Mulari book collection.

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From Library Journal

Need a golf shoe bag? How about a quick-sew Polarfleece ruana, a pocket necklace, or a checkbook cover with attached pen holder? Mulari specializes in designing creative sewing projects often projects to "spice-up" or embellish readymade garments like sweatshirts or jeans. In this pattern collection, she turns her attention to more than 40 quick and easy accessories, made with a variety of fabrics including vinyl, tapestry fabric, Ultrasuede, and even nylon window screen. Generally recommended for public library sewing collections.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; Book and Access edition (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873419707
• ISBN-13: 978-0873419703
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #981,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish Sewing Projects That Won't Drive You Crazy, June 3, 2001

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okeydokey3262 "okeydokey3262" (TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mary Mulari's Accessories with Style (Paperback)

At first,I was skeptical about the quality of this book because the other books I had read on sewing accessories didn't meet my expectations.

But, this book is the real deal! It has beautiful color photos and illustrations that show you step by step how to make some of the cutest accessories I have ever seen.

The projects included are 11 totes and purses, 4 scarves and belts, 5 wraps to wear, 10 golf, garden, and spa accessories,6 jewerly bags and holders, and 5 projects decorating ready-made accessories.

The book also includes resource pages and smart sewing techinques.

The best part about the book is that it comes with full-size patterns so you can get started right away. You don't have to do any enlarging or crazy measuring. That's what annoyed me about the other accessory books I had read in the past.

Mary Mulari really knows her stuff.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, February 13, 2001

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"sewstricken" (Waldron, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mary Mulari's Accessories with Style (Paperback)

Truly a wonderful book. Beautifully photographed, this book is a treasure trove of ideas for creating innovative (and easy to make) "comfort" gifts - practical gifts you'd sew for special friends. My favorites include a nice, big bag made from window screen, a unique purse in the shape of a Japanese fan, a generously sized cowl poncho, and a multiple-use travel and television shawl (with deep pockets to store supplies or simply keep hands warm). I was especially thrilled to find full-size patterns in a pocket attached inside of the book. Each project is fully detailed and easy to understand, with many drawings that clearly explain the accompanying text. My Christmas gift-making is underway!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a few good ideas here! I'm impressed., April 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Mary Mulari's Accessories with Style (Paperback)

I got this book because I plan to be travelling in the fall, and I wanted some ideas for things to make my travels easier. I love the "poncho which folds up in its own pocket" idea, as well as a warm wrap that would be just what I need for staying comfy on the plane, some slippers that would be perfect for travel, ideas for adding pockets to ready-made clothes, a "purse/necklace" great for carrying a credit card and room key, ideas for simple scarfs which will stretch my travel wardrobe, ... well, you get the idea. (I also orderd by the same author a book on Travel Accessories to sew, but that hasn't arrived yet. If it's anything like this one, I'm sure I'll be pleased!)