The Feisty Stitcher: Sewing Projects with Attitude [Paperback]

Susan Wasinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2010

New from the author of ECO CRAFT: a unique approach to stitchery!

Meet the most creative power tool in a stitcher’s arsenal: the ordinary sewing machine! Cutting-edge author Susan Wasinger turns it into a source of fun and experimentation with more than 20 innovative projects—some with surprising variations.

Susan encourages sewers to play with their machines, giving them eye-opening techniques to try: stitch without thread to puncture non-fabric materials; use leather needles to sew through layers of fused felt; reorient seams to transform flat projects into 3-D.  Along with the familiar fabrics and recycled garments, she gets into the spirit of exploration with unexpected materials, from paper and tire tubes to neoprene. And with the skill level set at beginning to intermediate, every crafter can join in!

Projects include:

Bags and Totes  

Home décor and gift items 

Wearables, such as hats and other accessories

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Susan Wasinger was taught to sew at age four by her couture-trained Swiss grandmother and has sewn for everything from trade show booths to modern dance performances. Her work has been featured in Metropolitan Home, Stitch, Natural Home and Piecework magazines as well as on HGTV.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; 1 edition (March 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600594654
• ISBN-13: 978-1600594656
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #498,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun easy projects April 22, 2010

By L. Benjamin

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I looked through this book at a bookstore before buying it. I actually wasn't going to buy it because many of the projects are simple and easy for me to figure out on my own, if that's what I want to make. But there are a few that are clever and use interesting techniques so I decided to purchase it. There are things to every sewing level. I think I will refer to it a lot because the basic patterns can be updated and upgraded, enhanced and expanded.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fiesty Stitcher Fun Stuff for Busy People August 5, 2010

By Karen

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I just received the book a few days ago - and I think it is really great. While the projects are all fairly easy - they are clever and use some interesting items from around the house. Since I am busy and don't get much time for sewing I love the fun pieces in this book - quick, easy and inexpensive. I think you can take some of the ideas and create beyond for some great gifts or fun things for yourself. I really like the book and think it is great for people on the go --

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Feisty STITCHER October 16, 2011

By SusieQ

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This is an awesome book with many easy projects to make and many can use recycled materials to make it less expensive. Most can be done in a short time. It was also great getting the book at <half price @ AMAZON.