Sew-It Kit: 15 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects for the Home [Hardcover]

Amy Butler (Author), Colin McGuire (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 2007

Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing in this kit. Inside you'll find fifteen project cards, including five brand-new projects and ten from Amy's In Stitches book. Ranging from floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags; plus thread and fabric for making the Tissue Box Cover with Amy's gorgeous fabric designs.

Includes:
- 32-page instructional booklet
- 15 folded project cards with finished photographs and step-by-step illustrations
- Thread
- 2 pieces of fabric (100% cotton)
- 7 full-size patterns

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARDSmall parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811858995
• ISBN-13: 978-0811858991
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,047,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"Utility can be beautiful. Comfy can be stylish. Organization is healthy. Handmade is best!" --Amy ButlerAmy Butler is an artist/designer who has become well-known for her lavish and sophisticated take on vintage-modern fabrics. She designs and globally distributes multiple fabric lines, stationery, sewing patterns, handbags, home décor accessories, and scrapbook materials. Her work has been seen in various books, magazines, and television shows. She also designs fabrics for licensed manufacturers in the U.S., U.K., and Japan. Amy has produced and written lifestyle and décor stories for Country Living Magazine since 1998. She co-manages Art of the Midwest Studio in central Ohio.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Repeat Patterns, October 3, 2007

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Opalesc (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sew-It Kit: 15 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects for the Home (Hardcover)

I was very excited to be getting another set of Amy Butler patterns, but was extremely dissapointed to find that only 3 of the patterns are new. All the others are available in Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects. Highly recommend purchasing "In Stitches" instead of this little kit. The only advantage that this kit provides is that the patterns are on small cards that you can take with you if you are going to a sewing group get together instead of carrying a book.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute, but nothing new, September 13, 2007

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CreativeSun - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sew-It Kit: 15 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects for the Home (Hardcover)

I love Amy Butler, and her designs are so fresh. I purchased this after her book "In Stitches", and I am disappointed that there are several repeat patterns. I was hoping for something new and different. I guess one of the dangers of buying online, you don't get to see it first.

I will say, that the packaging is very cute, and would make a very nice gift. You also get fabric with this, which is a nice touch. Overall it is a nice set, but just check and make sure you don't already have these patterns first! :)

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good kit set as gift, October 1, 2007

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Enma Rei - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sew-It Kit: 15 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects for the Home (Hardcover)

Amy Butler - Her designs and style are refreshing.

This kit is good for beginners or for someone who never come across her other products. A well packaged kit set, as will keep things [project cards etc] in place.

For me, was a disappointment when it arrived.
I was expecting new patterns, ideas etc.

To me this kit is like a cut down kit-version or portable-version of the 10 patterns in her "In Stitches" book. The 5 new sewing projects are Pillow cover, Vase cover, Pincushion, Tissue box cover and Market tote. Those five you can see images of them on her website. Rather dull new projects - only looks pretty with/in her fabrics.

As for the fabric comes with the kit - feels and looks cheap compare to her premium quality print cotton fabrics [was manufactured in china].

Next time I shall wait for reviews on her _new_ product(s) than Pre-ordering. 8)