Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching (Hardcover)

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More than just a pair of days, a weekend is also a state of mind—a feeling of relaxation and freedom to immerse ourselves fully in a favorite activity. In Weekend Sewing, designer Heather Ross presents creative projects for clothing, accessories, and home items that can be made in a weekend or less. Some, like the Quick Garden Gloves and Ruby’s Bloomers, take a few hours; others, like the Weekend-Away Travel Bag and Trapeze Sundress, require a day or two—but all of them capture that weekend feeling.

 
And because weekends are often the most fun when they’re social, Ross features ideas that encourage us to share our stitching and our time, such as a recipe for soup to simmer while sewing, then serve to guests later in the day, and tips for transporting a sewing machine to a friend’s house for an afternoon of social stitching.

The sewing instructions are beautifully illustrated, and patterns for the projects are included on pullout sheets.
 
 

About the Author

Heather Ross designs fabric, fashion projects, sewing patterns, and stationery goods. Her two lines of fabric, Heather Ross for Free Spirit and Heather Ross for Kokka, are sold in quilting and fabric stores in the U.S. and abroad. Ross lives in New York City. Visit her website at www.heatherrossdesigns.com.

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Product Details Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book (March 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1584796758 ISBN-13: 978-1584796756 Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.7 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,120 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #15 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlework #38 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Sewing

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48 Reviews 5 star:  (15) 4 star:  (8) 3 star:  (7) 2 star:  (12) 1 star:  (6)           Average Customer Review 3.3 out of 5 stars (48 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 99 of 108 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Odd Man Out, March 4, 2009 By  Soapmaker "jlea" - See all my reviews I must be a less educated seamstress that the other reviewers, because I found the directions to be less than complete. There is an assumption in this book that you know what the seam allowance should be in some instances, that you know which is the "right" side as opposed to the "wrong" (not to be confused with the right and wrong side of the fabric), and that you can interpret drawings without having a clue as to which side is truly right or left or why that makes a difference. Also, as an example of deficient instruction, the photo of the trapeze dress is shown with ample box pleats while the pattern show meager ones and none in the back. However, when you try to put it together it's clear that there should be some in the back. I will have to rework and adjust the entire pattern to come up with anything that looks like the photograph. It's a sad lesson to learn after using material that I could not afford to waste. I also made the wrap around skirt in large/extra large and after struggling to interpret the minimal directions, I find that it is too small. Granted, I'm a size 14 to 16, but the pattern is a 10 to 12 and that's not large/extra large, to me. Measurements would be a good thing to have for reference on the patterns. All of this is regrettable as her pictures are so appealing and her styles are so lovely with such clean lines. My ultimate opinion is that the author is a talented artist with, as many artists are, an inability to translate into precise, detailed instruction. Again, perhaps I am simply too much of a beginner, but beginners should be able to make lovely things too. 46 of 48 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars It does take all weekend to sew one of Heather's Patterns, April 18, 2009 By  C. Jowers "My2Girlz" (GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    First off, I would like to note that I have successfully sewn many outfits for myself using patterns, as well as create bags and quilts. However, this book has so many errors I do not know where to begin. The sewing patterns do not have strait seem lines, nor do they have marks to match things up. They are mere sketches. The directions lack most basic information, as well as details about which pieces go where. The yard sale skirt is way too small, which Heather even states on her blog that 7 panels would work better than the printed suggestion of 6. I spent about 3 hours attempting to get the waistband correct, and finally attached it using a different method as hers seems impossible. I did use 7 panels and extended the waist band a full 2" on the large- x-large pattern, I am a size 10-12 and I can barley tie the skirt on. The fabric cutting diagram shows two skirt panels cut side by side on a folded piece of fabric (22"wide), yet the panels are about 21" wide each. You could never cut it that way. The yardage requirement for the Everything Tote is printed wrong at 1/2 yard for the exterior and 1/2 yard for the lining, yet you would need at least 1 1/4 for each. I am so very disappointed in this book, and frankly I am afraid to attempt another of Heather Ross' projects and waist expensive beautiful fabric. 33 of 36 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars I really want to love this book..., March 29, 2009 By  Crafty Mom - See all my reviews This book has gorgeous patterns and is just what I've been looking for. I've made two items and both have major errors in the patterns! bummer. The yard sale skirt is missing a panel or two so after I made it - it let me quite indecent. The tunic top doesn't have markings on the pattern that it refers two for gathering the sleeves. I'm very disappointed.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Photos are lovely, nice to have on hand It's a beautiful book, but there are lot's of errors which leads me to believe it was rushed or re-written a lot. Read more Published 13 days ago by JEgmont 4.0 out of 5 stars great sewing projects I saw the author on the Martha Stewart show and wanted to see her book. Many raved about it and I see why. Super cute projects with patterns included. Read more Published 1 month ago by sewmama5 3.0 out of 5 stars Nice projects, poor sewing quality I love the projects in this book! It is unfortunate that the patterns have so many problems, as addressed in many other reviews. Read more Published 1 month ago by P. Taylor 2.0 out of 5 stars Gahhh!! Stupid Wrap Skirt Pattern! This book is very pretty, and fun to leaf through. I bought it to make the simple wrap skirt, I'm not a newbie seamstress but I'm not an expert - (I've sewn a Folkwear dress,... Read more Published 1 month ago by Miss DePlume 4.0 out of 5 stars Overlapped patterns, directions not clear, not enough fabric, but great items! I bought this book because I'm a sewing novice, and it has some really cute straight-forward projects. Most of the instructions are simple and easy to understand. Read more Published 2 months ago by S. Davis 5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must' for any needlework library, especially those catering to novices WEEKEND SEWING: MORE THAN 40 PROJECTS AND IDEAS FOR INSPIRED STITCHING offers the first title from clothing designer Heather Ross and will appeal to sewing novices who want to... Read more Published 2 months ago by Midwest Book Review 2.0 out of 5 stars too simple I found the book had clear and simple directions. I was looking for more advanced projects. In my opinion, it is a perfect book for beginners. Published 2 months ago by J. L. Schmidt 2.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, good ideas, but full of errors Let me start by saying that I have done a lot of sewing over the years, and own many sewing books. This book is really stylish, and the pattern ideas are super cute. Read more Published 3 months ago by morr0226 5.0 out of 5 stars happily surprised I am so happy to have found this wonderful book. My 7 year daughter loves to sew and I was on the search for a book that would give us patterns to sew together. Read more Published 3 months ago by Angela Gharabegian 3.0 out of 5 stars A Mixed Bag I was very excited to find this book and in that excitement I failed to do one important thing and that was to take a look at the enclosed patterns to see if it fit my standards... Read more Published 3 months ago by M. Norment Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584796758
• ISBN-13: 978-1584796756
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,120 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

99 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Odd Man Out, March 4, 2009

By	Soapmaker "jlea" - See all my reviews

I must be a less educated seamstress that the other reviewers, because I found the directions to be less than complete. There is an assumption in this book that you know what the seam allowance should be in some instances, that you know which is the "right" side as opposed to the "wrong" (not to be confused with the right and wrong side of the fabric), and that you can interpret drawings without having a clue as to which side is truly right or left or why that makes a difference. Also, as an example of deficient instruction, the photo of the trapeze dress is shown with ample box pleats while the pattern show meager ones and none in the back. However, when you try to put it together it's clear that there should be some in the back. I will have to rework and adjust the entire pattern to come up with anything that looks like the photograph. It's a sad lesson to learn after using material that I could not afford to waste. I also made the wrap around skirt in large/extra large and after struggling to interpret the minimal directions, I find that it is too small. Granted, I'm a size 14 to 16, but the pattern is a 10 to 12 and that's not large/extra large, to me. Measurements would be a good thing to have for reference on the patterns.

All of this is regrettable as her pictures are so appealing and her styles are so lovely with such clean lines. My ultimate opinion is that the author is a talented artist with, as many artists are, an inability to translate into precise, detailed instruction. Again, perhaps I am simply too much of a beginner, but beginners should be able to make lovely things too.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It does take all weekend to sew one of Heather's Patterns, April 18, 2009

By	C. Jowers "My2Girlz" (GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First off, I would like to note that I have successfully sewn many outfits for myself using patterns, as well as create bags and quilts. However, this book has so many errors I do not know where to begin. The sewing patterns do not have strait seem lines, nor do they have marks to match things up. They are mere sketches. The directions lack most basic information, as well as details about which pieces go where. The yard sale skirt is way too small, which Heather even states on her blog that 7 panels would work better than the printed suggestion of 6. I spent about 3 hours attempting to get the waistband correct, and finally attached it using a different method as hers seems impossible. I did use 7 panels and extended the waist band a full 2" on the large- x-large pattern, I am a size 10-12 and I can barley tie the skirt on. The fabric cutting diagram shows two skirt panels cut side by side on a folded piece of fabric (22"wide), yet the panels are about 21" wide each. You could never cut it that way. The yardage requirement for the Everything Tote is printed wrong at 1/2 yard for the exterior and 1/2 yard for the lining, yet you would need at least 1 1/4 for each.

I am so very disappointed in this book, and frankly I am afraid to attempt another of Heather Ross' projects and waist expensive beautiful fabric.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I really want to love this book..., March 29, 2009

By	Crafty Mom - See all my reviews

This book has gorgeous patterns and is just what I've been looking for. I've made two items and both have major errors in the patterns! bummer. The yard sale skirt is missing a panel or two so after I made it - it let me quite indecent. The tunic top doesn't have markings on the pattern that it refers two for gathering the sleeves. I'm very disappointed.