Stitch unique gifts and home accessories in just a few hours with these more than 30 fabulous projects, all classified by difficulty level and shown in beautiful full-color photographs. Spruce up your décor with throw pillows, place mats, curtains, chair covers, and other items. Package a bottle of wine in a luxurious gift bag. Adorable baby bibs and burp cloths are perfect for welcoming a new addition. Make stylish and beautiful totes, purses, jewelry bags, sachets, and more. Stitching basics and guidance in choosing materials and supplies ensure that even a total beginner can complete something wonderful in just an afternoon.
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Susan E. Mickey is an accomplished designer with over 20 years' experience. As a costume designer, she is particularly known for her interpretations of a period clothing for stage and film. Susan is also an experienced photo stylist with thousands of photographs for books, magazines, and catalogues to her credit. She is the author of Window Decor (0806980826).
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2.0 out of 5 stars
It was such a good idea, too!,
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This review is from: Sewing Projects in an afternoon (Hardcover)
Oh, what an attractive idea... finish a worthwhile sewing project in an afternoon. But the follow-through falls very far short of the concept. The so-called step-by-step photos are very unclear. There are text references to points 1, 2, 3 in the photos and the photos have no numbers. (See "Bob's Bias Tape Maker").Plus, why in the world would a round gathered bag need grommets if this is a shortcut book? I gave the book two stars because (1) the intention is a great one, and (2) the large photographs of the finished projects are beautiful. Almost made it, but alas, didn't ring the bell.
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Some Good Ideas,
By jancola (Encino, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sewing Projects in an afternoon (Paperback)
I picked this book up by chance at the library and was pleasantly surprised by some of the easy, pretty ideas in this book. Instructions for a duvet cover, a bias bound blanket, curtains, basket liners, hanging shoe bag, jewel bag, cinch backpack, lots of attractive and practical projects... I have so many favorites. The instructions are very brief, but most of these projects are so simple, I'm just looking at them as a starting point. Lots of good ideas for gifts in here, and I like the author's fabric suggestions.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fresh, Stylish Projects,
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This review is from: Sewing Projects in an afternoon (Paperback)
Of all of the quick project/gift ideas books I own, I like this one the best. It is more sewing than craft (my complaint about some of these types of books) and has great, fresh, stylish looking projects. Also, there are projects for beginner to advanced level sewers so the book can grow with your skill level. The book is beautiful to look at and the author selects great fabrics so that the finished projects don't look like something from the local craft show.
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