All ten patterns are written with four size options from crib to king. The designs in this book are carefully written and beautifully illustrated in full color. Step by step directions take you through the construction of each block and the assembly of the quilt top. With a variety of styles and genres, this book has something for everyone - perfect for quilters of all skill levels!

    

    · Choose from more than 100 animal blocks, including 55 new paper-pieced patterns and Margaret's bestselling designs, to showcase in quilts, wearables, and other fabric projects · Find animals and birds from the zoo, the barn, the sea, the mountains, and Margaret's native Australia presented in a variety of sizes, along with tips for color placement · Even computer novices will find this click-and-print format a snap to use; a handy companion folder features a thumbnail sketch of each design for easy reference Start up your own animal block party with this collection of delightful designs on CD-ROM. From the author of the bestseller A Quilter's Ark!

    It gives an in-depth look at McDowell's quilts over the last 25 years in which she shares the ideas, methods, construction tips and philosophy behind her work.

    Description:- Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch!: Make yourself comfortable sewing with knit fabrics Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch! offers perfect proof that easy-to-wear clothes can be seriously stylish with a collection of outfits that combine the comfort of stretch fabrics with Tilly Walnes signature look. The book includes complete, full-size patterns.Even experienced stitchers are often wary of working with stretch knit fabrics, but in this book Tilly demystifies the techniques needed and shows how to sew stretchy makes on a regular sewing machine no need for a fancy overlocker. Love at First Stitch: Demystifying Dressmaking Love at First Stitch gives you all the know-how you need to start making the dresses of your dreams. Written for novice stitchers by the author of the popular sewing blog Tilly and the Buttons, Tilly Walnes demystifies dressmaking for the generations that have never been taught to sew. This book presents the core sewing basics in an informal style, with Tilly's friendly and encouraging voice cheering the reader on throughout. Tilly and the Buttons Coco Dress and Top Sewing Pattern Learn to make your own Coco, a chic and wearable Breton-style top, dress or sixties style funnel neck, designed for low-stretch knit fabric. A bestselling, easy-to-use sewing pattern - great for beginner dressmakers. Winner of Best Pattern House at the British Sewing Awards 2016. Patterns printed on durable paper, with eight sizes included (UK 6-20). Step-by-step guide includes sewing tips, a jargon buster, and photos demonstrating each step

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    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.

    Customize each blouse by choosing one of three sleeve lengths, creating more variations than imaginable Included is pattern, color photographs, illustrated stepbystep instructions for each technique 11 versions Featured on 900 and 1100 Martha's Sewing room Versions include elegant entredeux, shadow garden, lace and ribbon rhapsody, mitered to perfection, smocked elegance, scalloped bias, interlocked diamonds, cutwork perfection, and more Pattern included: Women's (sizes 6 to 28) 72 page softcover book, 8 fullcolor pages

    The 200 color photographs show the reader how styles have evolved throughout the century. This book includes designs from the Edwardian era, the Roaring Twenties, and outfits right out of the 21st century. Rated according to difficulty, basic sewers need not be intimidated and can be inspired to even bigger projects. Each pattern also includes directions as to how it can be embellished for the more accomplished sewer. 200 color photos.

    

    

    Contents are Introduction to Cutwork, Adding Cutwork to Collars and Clothing, and Home Decorating Projects.

    Hardcover: 184 pages Publisher: Time Life Books (September 1975)

    This first edition was later greatly expanded in "The Dressmaker's Guide, 1840-1865," published in 2009.

    

    All of the garments in this book are custom made from *your* measurements. Because cutting chart patterns use your own body measurements, they allow for individual irregularities to be accounted for so you can be sure the proportions are correct for your size and the garment will fit well. Using a cutting diagram also provides time- and fabric-saving shortcuts, perfect for beginning pattern makers and sewers. Sample cutting chart patterns can be seen in the last picture above. The author, Mary Brooks Picken, is well known for her role as founder of the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences and was the author of more than 90 books on needlework, sewing, textile arts and fashion. She taught Economics of Fashion at Columbia University and was one of the five founding directors of the Costume Institute. She was also the first woman to be named a trustee of the Fashion Institute of Technology. Mrs. Picken was an authority on dress, fabric, design, and sewing, so you know this book was well written by a master in the industry.Sewing Magic is perfect for beginning sewers because you can start with an easy pattern -- such as the eye glass case or shoe cover bag -- and work your way up to aprons, blouses and skirts. Each garment has clearly written instructions, measurements needed, detailed cutting charts, sewing instructions and a line drawing of the finished garment. Sample fashions and patterns are shown at the top of this page.