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Learn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.

Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner's signature voice will guide you through all the traditional stitches and techniques you need to extend the life of your favorite pieces and take fashion into
your own hands!

From tips and tricks on choosing your materials and preparing your fabric for sewing to more complex techniques like mending small holes, adding pockets to garments, making your own buttons and beyond―this book has everything you need. Complete with step-by-step photos and insight into what alterations each sewing technique is best suited for, Bernadette walks you through every step of your sewing journey.
For added inspiration, this book also includes profiles on exciting voices in the historic sewing community and their perspectives on how taking fashion into their own hands has changed their lives for the better.

Make, Sew and Mend is the perfect foundation for beginner sewers to start making their fashion their own.

Mend and revive your favorite well-worn garments with this comprehensive guide to visible mending techniques from the founder of Slow Stitch Club.

From the creator of the popular Slow Stitch Club, Well Worn is a fresh and engaging clothing repair guide and accessible introduction for anyone looking to explore visible mending to revolutionize their wardrobe, whether you are a stitching pro or have never picked up a needle and thread.

Mending is a creative outlet and a slow and therapeutic skill, and author and textile artist Skye Pennant shares the joys of mending by teaching traditional darning and sashiko techniques to help fight against wardrobe perfectionism as well as fast fashion, making for gorgeous visible mending results. Her introduction includes a short history of mending followed by key techniques, fabrics, tools, and materials. Sections are organized by type of clothing to mend: Jeans & Denim, Sweaters & Knitwear, T-Shirts, Socks, and more.

An outstanding gift or self-purchase for anyone interested in refreshing their wardrobe, fostering a more sustainable lifestyle, saving money and avoiding fast fashion, or simply engaging with a crafty new creative outlet, this sewing basics book is all about mending clothes you love, one slow stitch at a time.

Mending Life is not only a compendium of practical knowledge, but a moving meditation on what mending can mean more broadly. If everyone practiced the care, patience, and forgiveness suggested by the authors' outlook, the world would be a better place.
--Jenny Odell, author of How to Do Nothing and Saving Time
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Learn the art of visible mending--a joyful, meditative, and restorative practice--to repair the clothes and belongings you love!

Mending Life, a beautiful modern sewing and mending guide with vibrant, full-color illustrations woven throughout, encourages us to break free from the fast fashion industry by repairing our clothes rather than discarding them. Along with DIY and how-to illustrations and tutorials, you'll find heartfelt stories by authors Nina and Sonya Montenegro (creators of the popular @TheFarWoods) that encourage you to change your consumption habits, celebrate a sustainable, intentional lifestyle, demonstrate mending as a powerful act that not only strengthens the object we are repairing, but ourselves as well.

Beginners and Seasoned Sewers will find:

Basic Mending Skills - how to thread a needle, how to tie knots, and basic stitches
Sashiko - a striking Japanese hand-sewing technique for reinforcement and decoration
Darning - plain weave, swiss weave, crocheted patch, knitted patch, and needle-felted patch
Patching - the best three ways to patch holes how-to guide
Mending Tutorials by Item - down jackets, shirt cuffs, and linen
Other Common Repairs - snags, buttons, belt loops, leggings, pant pockets, and more
Sewing Beyond Mending - hemming pants, taking garments in, and adding pockets

Extend the life of your favorite clothes and beloved household items with mending with this timeless and practical guide to cherishing and caring for our belongings.

Sometimes less is more--and quality is more important than quantity. That's true in textile art too, and this much-needed guide brings a meaningful, thoughtful, and sustainable approach to stitchery. See how to slow down and experience more joy in your craft by trying simple techniques based on traditional practice, reusing and reinventing materials, and limiting equipment. Richly illustrated throughout, this inspirational book will connect with those who seek a new way of working--whether it's starting a stitch journal or joining a community of like-minded artists.

Fall in love with boro & sashiko stitching

Combine hand stitches to create dramatic, unique designs and learn to embrace imperfection, admiring the utilitarian beauty of every stitch. Shibaguyz Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby invite you to try your hand at boro, the traditional Japanese art of mending and quilting, and more than 30 authentic sashiko designs. Stitching lessons are true to tradition, inspired by historical works by Japanese masters. This guide in sashiko and boro includes patterns, stitch how-tos, and needle-threading and knotting tips. Put your handwork to good use with 9 contemporary projects like a sashiko sampler wallhanging, reversible knot bag, or a kimono-inspired jacket! With step-by-step instructions, even beginners can embrace the art of visible mending.

• Hand sew 30+ authentic sashiko patterns with best-selling authors the Shibaguyz
• Recreate the traditional art of boro (mending textiles) with 9 useful projects like jackets, bags, and home decor
• Read stitch charts, mark fabrics, and thread your needle with tips from the pros

We all have that favorite pair of jeans - no matter how baggy or worn they might become. In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and the joy of mending.
In Visible Mending, Arounna explores why we should mend, and how to mend a variety of different fabrics. Work through the illustrated step-by-step instructions that will demystify mending techniques and discover how these can be easily applied to old
items to give them a fresh, modern look. Packed with skill-based projects, this book reveals how to patch jeans, embroider over tears, dye stains and use the Japanese art of Sashiko. Visible Mending is a book
for those who want to learn how to make the most of their wardrobes, be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments.

Transform your home with folk-inspired punch needle creations

In this handbook, learn everything you need to know to punch needle rug hook, from beginner techniques to expert tips. Explore 15 cozy, folk-inspired masterpieces with designs that feature a tapestry of floral, animal, and patterned motifs. You'll learn about the elements of design and inspiration for crafting your own unique punch needle creations. Adorn your living space with charming and plush floor rugs, wall hangings, cushions, pillows, textural bags, and more designed by Crystal Ross. With this guide, you'll be ready to craft a lifetime of unforgettable textile gifts for loved ones.

• Learn everything you need to know to punch needle, from basic techniques to expert finishing methods to tips for designing your own pieces, essential for bringing every project to life
• Create 15 unique, folk-inspired punch needle projects that are high quality and beautiful in any home, including floor rugs, bags, pillows, a chair cushion, and more
• Enjoy a wide variety of project types that seamlessly blend functionality with beauty, perfect for enhancing your home decor, wardrobe, or delighting loved ones

Illustrated guide to the art of making handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread. History and development of the craft, instructions, patterns, more. 35 drawings. 24 photographs.

Creative Stitched Shibori introduces the Japanese craft of resist dyeing where a plain piece of fabric can be transformed into remarkable patterns. It starts with the simple running stitch and then explores how techniques can be combined to create more ambitious projects inspired by the natural world. With over 300 illustrations, including step-by-step sequences, this practical guide is a textile enthusiast's dream to a simple technique with vast and exciting potential.

The art of needle felting can produce endless possibilities of hyper-realistic - almost taxidermic - results. With a little know-how, some needles, wool and a few inexpensive accessories, you can learn to needle felt like a professional.

Take your needle felting to a whole new level to create a range of lifelike endangered wild animal species: this book, by world-class felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations, will take you through the steps.

Covering four different endangered wild animals, with step-by-step instructions and photos, Cindy takes you through the process of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats and blending, as well as realistic finishing touches such as eyes, nails, ears, feathers and detailing.
Learn how to achieve a professional finish you will be proud of with different textured coats: blending, clipping and adding shape to give the animals a realistic finishing touch. Some of the variety of mediums and methods detailed here have been designed and developed by Cindy herself.

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Knit and Purl Texture in Knitting A Beginners Guide to Texture with Knit and Purl Stitches

In her latest book, Knit and Purl Texture for Knitting, Violet Henderson teaches you the basics of knitting and how to use simple knit and purl stitches to create lovely textures in your projects. First Violet teaches you about yarn and the different types of knitting needles and equipment you'll need to get started. She provides a handy table you can use to choose the right weight and type of yarn for your projects. She also guides you through understanding a yarn label and the symbols yarn manufacturers use today

Each section includes easy to understand instructions and large clear images. Violet's laid back easy to understand style is just like having your own personal knitting instructor sitting beside you as you learn.Once you have the basics of knitting down, Violet then moves on to using knit and purl stitches to create texture. She teaches you the basic stockinet and garter stitches and how to use them to frame your projects, as well as the eyelet and drop stitches which can be used to create interesting and fun textures and patterns in your knitting projects. This section also includes easy to understand written instructions and large clear images.

Finally Violet shares four patterns for you to practice your new skills. These include a basket weave dishcloth, drop stitch scarf, seed stitch square, and eyelet scarf. These patterns are written for beginners, but more advanced knitters will enjoy the fun of using simple stitches to create texture and interest.

Next she moves onto a complete tutorial on basic knitting stitches and techniques. In this section you will learn how to

Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Discover...

• Knit Stitch
• Purl Stitch
• Cast On
• Bind Off
• Yarn Over
• Knit 2 Together
• How to Change Colors
• Much, much more

Don't miss out on this comprehensive book on knitting and knitting with texture. Get your copy today

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Aren't these the cutest?

- Sixteen meltingly adorable animals

- All the favorites, including cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, more

- Easy to make, great as gifts, toys, decorations

All together now: Awwwww In Little Felted Animals, author Marie-N elle Horvath shows how to make the cutest little miniature animals, using just a few simple tools and some wool roving. Birds, bears, cats, dogs, mice, a fox, a sheep, a seal, and a bunny--sixteen little bundles of fluff in all. Picture all those little eyes looking up at you as if to say, Thank you for making me Then give these critters as gifts, use them as decorations, or arrange them on tabletops. Beautifully photographed in their natural habitats, these sweet dumplings will melt the heart of every crafter.

Discover the easy craft of needle felting and make super-cute gifts in the form of lucky charms in this engaging guide to needle felting for beginners.

With accessible step-by-step instructions and the minimum of tools and experience, readers will be able to make 20 cute kawaii-style lucky charms inspired by cultures from around the world. From the iconic Swedish Dala Horse to the beckoning Japanese Maneki-neko Cat, and the symbolically rich Irish Shamrock, each project is designed to infuse positive vibes and good fortune into the lives of those who receive these adorable gifts.

The straightforward instructions ensure that even those new to the art of needle felting can easily follow along, fostering a sense of accomplishment and creative satisfaction. The book not only serves as a practical manual but also as a cultural journey, showcasing the diversity of lucky symbols from different corners of the world. Readers can immerse themselves in the rich traditions associated with each charm, adding a layer of depth and meaning to their crafting experience.

Whether you are a novice or an experienced crafter, this guide provides a delightful avenue for expressing creativity while spreading good luck and positive energy through the art of needle felting. Discover the joy of crafting personalized, heartfelt gifts that transcend cultural boundaries and bring smiles to the faces of those who receive them.

Bespoke tailoring A good silhouette is the DNA of a garment, a kind of architecture for textile ideas. In this book, practical step-by-step instructions ensure that inexperienced cutters can work out the perfect fit, on average body shapes, for a suit, a coat, pants and more - based on individual body measurements. From many years of experience, the internationally active tailor and master of this craft Sven Jungclaus passes on his professional knowledge to those who are interested. Because: The gentleman of today is wearing custom made!

Reconstruction Era Fashions contains a comprehensive selection of women's styles from the years immediately following the American Civil War. The 350 patterns and 609 illustrations are drawn from a rare complete bound volume of the first issues of Harper's Bazar, from November 1867 through December 1868. This book provides sewing patterns for day dresses, evening dresses, accessories, outerwear, lingerie, corsets, crinolines, bridal wear, and clothes for riding and bathing. Instructions for enlarging, fitting, and using the patterns are included. Patterns for garment trimmings use such techniques as heirloom sewing, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, tatting, and ribbon work. Millinery patterns include bonnets, hats, and evening headdresses. Additional articles give instructions for authentic dressmaking, corset making, millinery, hairdressing, crocheted tatting, and netting. Selections from fashion columns describe materials, colors, shoes, jewelry, trousseaux, and mourning.

The comfort of handwork awaits you - the rhythm of pulling wool loops through linen, a flash of needle and the tug of thread. There are hooked rugs to warm your chairs and floors, cross stitch samplers to help you celebrate autumn, and cotton and wool appliqué done in the simplest manner. Step back in time with primitive folk artist and designer Lori Brechlin as you create 19 projects inspired by a place called Notforgotten Farm.

Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, any stitching project can be enhanced by a well-chosen color palette.

This book makes creating color palettes a fun and enjoyable part of the design process. It is divided into three parts: Understanding Colour; Feeling Colour and Stitching with Colour. The first two sections guide the reader through color theory as well as choosing color more instinctively.

The five projects that are included will encourage the reader to explore color and build confidence through exercise and experiment. Inspirational photographs are accompanied by stitching illustrations and step-by-step photographs for the color choosing process as well as stitching projects.

The art of needle felting dogs can produce amazingly hyper-realistic - almost taxidermic - results, and with a little know-how, some needles and wool, and a few inexpensive accessories, you, too, can needle felt like a professional.

If you have ever wanted to improve your needle felting and take it to a whole new level to create lifelike dogs, this book, by world class needle felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations, will show you how.

Covering four different breeds of dog (Dachshund, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle), with step-by-step instructions and photos, Cindy takes you through the processes of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats, and blending, as well as realistic accessories such as eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and nails.

Learn how to achieve a professional finish with different textured coats, clipping and shaping, and finishing off, using a variety of mediums and methods, some of which Cindy has designed and developed herself, and never revealed ... until now.

Any body shape is 'normal' Instead of forcing the customer into a norm, as it happens in the clothing industry with its ready-to-wear sizes, bespoke tailoring adapts to the people. Each body is individual and unique. There are no extraordinary body shapes in bespoke tailoring. There is also no 'norm' that should be particularly emphasized since every customer brings challenges. In this book, the proven step-by-step instructions ensure that even less experienced pattern designers can work out the ideal fit for men with trained muscles or a pronounced belly to make jackets, pants, etc. - based on individual body measurements. Master tailor Sven Jungclaus has refined his know-how over the years in a practical way and is now passing on this knowledge in a way that is easy to understand.

The art of needle felting can produce hyper-realistic, almost taxidermic results. With a little know-how, some needles, wool, and a few inexpensive accessories, you can learn to needle felt like a professional.

Take your needle felting to a whole new level to create a range of lifelike wildlife. World class felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations will take you through the steps. Covering four popular and well-loved wild animals (Hare, Fox, Badger and Otter), with illustrated step-by-step instructions, Cindy guides you through the process of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats, and blending, as well as realistic finishing touches such as eyes, nails, ears and detailing.

Learn how to achieve a professional finish you will be proud of with different textured coats; how to blend, clip and add shape, and apply a realistic finishing touch with a variety of mediums and methods, some of which Cindy has designed and developed herself.

From the author of the best-selling book A Masterclass in Needle Felting Dogs, this follow-up volume will teach you new techniques, and inspire you to try exciting creations of your own!