Sew!: Exclusive Cath Kidston Designs for Over 40 Simple Sewing Projects [Paperback]

Cath Kidston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2010

Sew! is a treasure trove of simple projects all made using Cath Kidston's popular printed fabrics. Reflecting her love of vintage-style patterns, the fabrics feature fresh colors in delightful and unexpected combinations. There are 43 fun and useful projects, all shown in stunning, close-up photographs complete with full-size pattern and on an enclosed sheet for each project, step-by-step instructions and templates.

Some of the projects included are:

-a patchwork knitting bag

-a child's apron complete with handy pocket

-a useful inside-out tote that expands for extra bulk

-a mix-and-match bird mobile for a child

-a practical zippered knitting needle case

-a charming quilted purse

-an amusing airplane blanket

and much more!

 

All the techniques are clearly explained in an introductory wealth of fantastic ideas and tips for variations, allowing you to customize the basic designs are you wish!

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Kidston’s U.K.-based line of lovely flowery bedding, housewares, and accessories is pure crack to anyone who fantasizes about living in an English country cottage, and in Sew!, she shows you how to stitch up projects that are quintessentially Kidston.” —Bust magazine

"Britain's queen of bright, cheery fabrics, Kidston shows readers how to punch up existing items with minimal effort and big results." ---O, The Oprah Magazine

About the Author

CATH KIDSTON is known for her vintage-inspired, cheerful printed fabrics. Since 1993 when she opened a tiny shop in London's Holland Park, Kidston's clever, witty re-working of traditional English country house style led to her cult success. Her company has expanded steadily in recent years to include an extensive range of stationery products and housewares as well as fashion and accessories. Currently there are more than 30 shops worldwide and her successful mail order business continues to grow. Cath Kidston, Ltd. is considered one of the most influential and original design companies to emerge from the U.K. in recent years. Cath is also the author of Make!

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (October 12, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312652941
• ISBN-13: 978-0312652944
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun books for small quick projects, February 21, 2011

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yarrow (Pacific North West) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sew!: Exclusive Cath Kidston Designs for Over 40 Simple Sewing Projects (Paperback)

Beginner or more experienced quilters alike will enjoy this book. The instructions are clear with lots of illustrations. The projects are from small to medium and I love the bright colors of the fabrics she used. I see this as a go to book for the fun quilt projects that refresh the palate between larger more complex quilting.

3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to Read and Instructions not clear, December 8, 2011

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Nancy Jane "Lovdolls" (Alaska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sew!: Exclusive Cath Kidston Designs for Over 40 Simple Sewing Projects (Paperback)

I've had this book about a year and decided to make the bag that came with it. The instructions are so hard to see when the fonts are white on a light green they are barely readable. I've been sewing all my life and I found them to be very confusing as well. It's a very pretty book but between the struggle to see the fonts and the poor instructions it's also very frustrating.