kraft-tex Style

Author: Roxane Cerda
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607059118
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
Today’s top designers share 27 stylish sewing projects featuring the rugged craft paper that combines the best qualities of fabric and leather. Kraft•tex™ is a truly amazing material. It looks and feels like leather, but cuts, sews, and washes just like fabric. In kraft•tex Style, top designers demonstrate its endless creative possibilities with projects that involve stitching, embossing, painting, dyeing, embellishing, inkjet printing, washing, distressing, weaving, burning, and die-cutting. Kraft•tex Style features more than two dozen projects, from home décor to bags and accessories. The 18 well-known contributors include Jen Carlton Bailly, Carrie Bloomston (SUCH Designs), Rachel Gander (Imagine Gnats), Michelle Jensen (Mixi Heart), Maryellen Kim (Twist Style), Cheryl Kuczek (Paradiso Designs), Karen LePage (One Girl Circus), Nicole Mallalieu (YOU SEW GIRL!), Caro Sheridan (Splityarn), Alyssa Thomas (Penguin & Fish), and Annabel Wrigley (Little Pincushion Studio).

Caitlin's 3-in-1 kraft-tex Bag Pattern

Author: Betsy LaHonta
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617456470
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
With three exterior designs to choose from, plus mix-and-match pockets and closure choices, you can make exactly the bag you want! Carry it like a tote—or use the shoulder strap for the trendy foldover shape. When you unexpectedly have your hands full, feed the shoulder strap through the convenient loop and you have a backpack! The pattern also includes a clever and useful purse organizer that you can use to make switching bags a cinch. Comes with complete instructions.

Lucy's 3-in-1 kraft-tex Bag Pattern

Author: Gailen Runge
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617456489
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 51

Book Description
This versatile and stylish bag comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large weekender—perfect for those overnight trips (fits carry-on luggage requirements)! Play with 2 different colors of kraft-tex and customize the interchangeable band with outside zipper pockets, inside passport pockets, and even knitting needle holders! Or add elastic straps and use the band by itself to carry your yoga mat or picnic blanket. The clever zipper treatment allows each of the three bags to open wide, making finding your necessities a breeze. Includes advice and tips on sewing and handling kraft-tex.

Patternless Sewing Mod Style

Author: Patty Prann Young
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617451819
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Sew a complete wardrobe without the hassle of pricey paper patterns! Learn to properly measure, cut, and sew for a fabulous fit every time. From a maxi skirt to a shirred blouse and even a raincoat, these projects are ideal for beginning sewists and women and girls of all sizes. Customize looks with a variety of pockets, belts, and hem bands. This entire collection costs less than a few tissue-paper patterns!

Quilter's Precut Companion

Author: Jenny Doan
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617452211
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Everything you need to know about making quilts with precuts Master precuts with this compete and indispensable guide to working with Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Turnovers, and more! Sew 25 traditional blocks from squares, half-square triangles, and precut strips with timesaving tips and tricks from the one and only Missouri Star Quilt Company. You’ll cover all the basics, including precut options, standard quilt sizes and needle types. Plus, finish your quilt like a pro with yardage and cutting info for borders, backings, and bindings! Easy-to-use charts, tables, and illustrations are at your fingertips in this handy, spiral-bound guide that’s easy to take with you. • All-in-one guide to precuts in a portable, spiral-bound reference that’s easy to take with you • Make 25 traditional quilt blocks from precut squares, strips, and triangles, with bonus info on easy half-square triangles • Time-saving tips and tricks plus easy-to-use charts with basic quilt sizes, and yardage for borders, backings, and bindings

The 3-in-1 Emma Messenger Bag

Author: JoAnn Connolly
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 161745883X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Fun, fresh, and fabulous! Turn up the volume with this groovy messenger bag, inspired by retro leather links of the 1970s. You’ll love creating with kraft-tex, a washable paper textile that looks like leather and sews like fabric. Hand-cut the kraft-tex links, download SVG files for super-speedy results on your digital cutting machine, or embroider the links with your computerized embroidery machine (file included!). You can finish the whole project with a standard sewing machine. A coordinating chain-link wristlet and key fob complete the tempting trio.

#OOTD (Outfit of the Day) Sew & Style

Author: Angela Lan
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617451371
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Fourteen-year-old fashion designer Angela Lan of lovespunk.com teaches 12–16 year olds to design their own wardrobes from 6 classic looks! This in-depth guide shares garment-sewing basics, from choosing the right fabric to installing zippers, for a professional, store-bought finish. Encouraging girls to find and sew their perfect style, Angela helps readers build their skills through 6 versatile clothing patterns and 4 altered fashions to show how easy it is to change up basic pieces for a totally different look! #OOTD (Outfit of the Day) is ideal for avid DIYers and beginning garment sewists looking to try something new.

Curve Stitching

Author: Jon Millington
Publisher: Tarquin Group
ISBN: 9780906212653
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Curve stitching is a creative, practical activity with a strong mathematical background. This book explains the technique and there are large colour photographs of a good selection of beautiful designs, with stitchbystitch sewing plans. The different families of designs are put into their mathematical context and there are many suggestions for further development. There is also a good collection of computer programs written in Basic. These programs can readily be modified and adapted so that one can find on screen those patterns which will be most pleasing to sew.

Arts and Activities

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 700

Book Description

The Appliqué Book

Author: Casey York
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617451223
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
Learn the secrets to fearless, modern appliqué! Top appliqué designers share 16 innovative projects with full-size patterns. Master 7 classic techniques from invisible machine appliqué to bias tape design, each with step-by-step instructions that make it easy to learn. Then, peek inside the design process with profiles of 9 award-winning quilters, inspiring you to rethink the bounds of appliqué.