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French General: Home Sewn: 30 Projects for Every Room in the House (Spiral-bound)

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'Kaari has an impeccable eye. Her take on French vintage is an inspiration, and the projects in this book are no exception.' John Derian, artist


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As the founder of the renowned crafts and notions store French General Kaari Meng scours the French countryside and Parisian flea markets for vintage treasures. Now this beloved designer has gathered her favorite patterns into a charming sourcebook sure to be coveted by crafters Francophiles and home decorators. She offers 30 simple sewing patterns for French-inspired projectsóa scalloped tablecloth piles of pillows and bedding a festive party garland totesóand more. Lay-flat spiral binding and ready-to-use pattern sheets and embroidery transfers plus step-by-step directions gorgeous photographs and helpful illustrations make it easy to bring the palettes and pleasures of traditional French living into any home.

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  • Spiral-bound: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books; Spi edition (September 3, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811864030
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811864039
  • Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,155 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book, September 29, 2008
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This is a lovely book, inspiring whether you sew or just love simple French-style decorating. The projects, everything from totes, a berry-basket liner, a lavender-filled cushion or large sachet, an apron, napkins and various pillows to a scalloped tablecloth, bed skirt, shower curtain and more, range from beginner to advanced skill level, though the advanced don't even seem that difficult, and an envelope of patterns and iron-on embroidery transfers inside the front cover make things even easier. If you don't have a stash of old fabrics (and you certainly can use new), there are resources listed in the back of the book, along with notes on care of vintage fabrics and general sewing and embroidery techniques. Beautiful photos and clear directions.
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ooo La La!, September 24, 2008
By Stacey M Smith (Fredericksburg, TEXAS) - See all my reviews
  
Kaari's charming style blossoms in the pages of her new book! The look is flawless, simple European. With a little basic sewing you can bring a bit of French style to your own maison (home). You don't have to be an accomplished seamstress to get the job done, either. The projects vary from basics (sachets & napkins & bags) to floor pillows, throws & duvets, and Roman shades (and so much more!). There are even several cute patterns for items that would make great gift giving. Plus, resource guide listed in back and general techniques are included for beginners.

I sew quite a bit, so I can see making many of these projects. The patterns are adaptable and straight forward. You could easily use vintage French fabrics (find great fabrics at Meng's FrenchGeneral.com) or even go with contemporary patterns (think Amy Butler or Fresh Cut) to show off a different look. The book is spiral bound, which makes it easy keep open while working on a project. The pictures are inspiring, deserving of a French decor magazine themselves. Fun!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Merde!!, September 20, 2008
I must disagree wth the first review of this book - I found this book to be fresh, inspiring and exactly what I needed in my life right now. What a wonderful, comforting book French General has written. Interesting projects and crafts all sewn out of someones personal collection of fabric. Kaari not only gives all sorts of options and ideas on what kind of fabric to use, she gives away a wonderful list at the back of the book... resources which are both unusual and some of my favorites.
Thank you French General, for following your own unique style and creating a prettier world for many of us. I hear you are designing for Moda - I am over the moon!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Book
I looked at this book at the bookstore, and it's completely my aesthetic: Warm, colorful, textured, vintage-inspired. Lots of fun ideas. Read more
Published 4 days ago by NYer

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun French Sewing Projects
i could just look at the pictures in this book, but the projects are simple enough to complete, and the patterns and instructions are never lacking. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jennifer Okumura

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful? Inspiring? Mais oui!
French General: Home Sewn is one of those books that makes you want to push everything to the side, pull out the sewing machine and make.something.right.now. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Francie Horton

5.0 out of 5 stars Good buy!!!
This is a good book!! I am just learning to sew... the ideas in the book have given me inspiration to continue to learn more about sewing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book and great service!
The book is beautiful, love it and can't wait to do all the projects in it.
Published 6 months ago by Katherine Hill

4.0 out of 5 stars French design to our own living room
In a beautifully designed book, Meng, the proprietor of French General, a fabric and home decor store, introduces 30 projects for the home seamstress to bring a flavor of classic... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sacramento Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely sewing book
It's a pleasure to own. I love the envelope with patterns in the front and the spiral binding makes it easy to use the book while making the projects. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Vintage Heart

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book.
and this is from someone who owns hundreds of craft books. it's lovely. and i've even lived in france for 10 years, so I'm a bit jaded. Beautiful pictures.
Published 10 months ago by S. Desprez

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Book
This is an absolutely stunningly presented book, and I would buy it just for the presentation, even if it didn't have any patterns. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Diana Young

3.0 out of 5 stars French General Home Sewn
This is a lovely to look at book. It is mostly pink in prints of antique French fabrics. Apparently these fabrics and antiques are for those people who like to collect unusual... Read more
Published 14 months ago by F. Horton

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