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A crochet border is the perfect finishing touch on the edges of any fiber project, but creating one often means…
shaping the edging around an unforgiving 90-degree angle. It&’s no easy task, but Edie Eckman guides you through it with style and poise. This collection includes 150 vibrant crochet frames to suit every fiber need, with color photographs by John Polak that showcase the beautiful details of each technique. Now painless, marvelous crochet borders are just around the corner!Pattern Magic 2
Par Tomoko Nakamichi. 2007
Pattern Magic 2 is the follow up to the best-selling Pattern Magic. This series takes the cult pattern-cutting text from…
Japan and gives the reader an easy-to-follow guide to creating stunning, sculptural garments with a couture feel. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.This book looks at creating interesting surfaces, optical illusions and curved shapes through pattern cutting. All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the muslins (toiles) and the finished garments. The 200 illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes.Review for Pattern Magic 2:'A super useful thing I found in these books is that EACH of the projects shown has its own tutorial with text, measurements and step by step images that show you how to create the paper pattern. This allow you to learn new sewing techniques.' Imaginativebloom.comCONTENTS:Using this bookFundamentalsPart 1: Playing with GeometricsWearing a balloon; wearing a circle; wearing a triangle; wearing a square; sprouting at the back; sprouting at the front; just like a stole; a ball-shaped accordion; circular accordion; circular sleeve; square accordionPart 2: Decorative structuresKnots; like a jungle; stars; flip turn; different facings, different looks; cowl neck; application of the cowl-neck designPart 3: It vanished...A vanishing scarf; a vanishing tie; a vanishing lapel; a vanishing pocketBunka-style sloper for an adult womanBunka-style sloper for an adult woman (size M) (half-scale)*The dress form used as the basis for the designs in this book is the Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult Japanese woman. All patterns are for a size M Japanese woman (bust 83cm, waist 64cm, and centre back length 38cm). The position of the cutting and opening out lines, the allowances, and other measurements may vary according to garment size. If you are using the half-scale dress form, reduce the full-sized measurements on the drawings by half when you develop the patterns.For more Pattern Magic inspiration try the companion titles:Pattern MagicPattern Magic 3Pattern Magic: Stretch FabricsPattern Magic
Par Tomoko Nakamichi. 2005
Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street,…
this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Pattern Magic takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the toiles and the finished garments. These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look.Step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers - with clear diagrams and photographs.Gives all the basic information needed to start pattern cutting: from the basic block to measurements and scaling.Easy-to-follow, detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture lookReviews for Pattern Magic:'The feeling of figuring the puzzle out makes this book series a joy to explore' House of Pinheiro'If you've mastered the basics of pattern cutting, have caught the bug and are eager to experiment with complex 3d designs, you should definitely take a look at Pattern Magic' Tilly And The Buttons Blog'I've had an explosion of inspiration, and I'm not even an expert in sewing!...I'm sure that many of you, fashion designers or not, can learn a lot from these tutorials' ImaginativeBloom.comCONTENTS:Part 1: Creating form through inspiration:Accents, Gathered hole, Crater, The drop hole, Lumps and bumpsPart 2: Making patterns for haute couture garments:Draped design, The twist, Hide and seek, Interwoven design, Bamboo shoot, The knot, Two distinct expressions, An intriguing curve, Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman, Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman (Size M) (half-scale)Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics
Par Tomoko Nakamichi. 2010
Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics is the third in the series of cult Japanese pattern cutting books, now translated into English.…
The new volume looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric. Material that stretches lengthways or sideways can be magical in itself. This book takes the special qualities of stretch fabrics and uses them to create stunning, sculptural designs. In two parts, the book shows how to work with stretch fabrics and how to cut patterns that exploit their properties with truly original results. The book is accompanied by a basic paper pattern block.Pattern Magic 3
Par Tomoko Nakamichi. 2014
In this new addition to the Pattern Magic series from Japan, Tomoko Nakamichi teaches you how to sculpt with fabric,…
creating beautiful shapes, waves and accents. Next, she looks at creating dynamic movement in garments, using ruffles, shirring and precise, sharply pleated lines.All the measurements and scaling information you need to start pattern making is included. As throughout the series, all the patterns are based on a basic block, supplied in the book. Thorough step-by-step instructions and diagrams will ensure that your own patterns translate beautifully to your choice of garment, while photographs of the finished garments will inspire you to create your own designs.The expanded edition of the ultimate no-math reference guide for quilters—featuring even more blocks, diagrams, and essential tips! Cutting and…
planning blocks is easier than ever with this convenient guide featuring 110 traditional quilt blocks in 5 sizes each. This guide also has rotary-cutting charts, reference tables, a block index, and dozens of precut-friendly designs. Block diagrams make construction a breeze, while color-filled blocks and blank line drawings spur your creativity. Create a unique project for each block!There's Math in My Origami!: 35 Fun Projects For Hands-on Math Learning
Par Fumiaki Shingu. 2009
35 creative origami designs plus brain-teasing math questions add up to the perfect math activity for kids Discover how fractions,…
shapes, and symmetry turn a flat sheet of paper into a 3D work of art! Each one of the 35 amazing projects in There’s Math in My Origami!invites kids to: Follow the simple, step-by-step instructions Flex their math skills by answering a fun quiz question Fold adorable origami like they’ve never seen before! Includes educational projects for kids ages 7 and up—plus 2 pages of eye stickers, and 80 sheets of origami paper!Textile Conservation: Advances in Practice (Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology)
Par Frances Lennard, Patricia Ewer, Laura Mina. 2024
This second edition of Textile Conservation offers an up-to-date perspective on the role and practice of textile conservators, capturing the…
diversity of textile conservation work across the globe.The volume considers key factors that are integral to effective conservation decision-making. It achieves this by focusing on four major factors that have influenced development in textile conservation practice over the past decades: the changing context, an evolution in the way conservators think about objects, the greater involvement of stakeholders, and technical development. Features of the new edition include: Updated chapters that explain new techniques and recent developments in the field; New and updated international case studies that demonstrate conservation decision-making in practice, including assessments of the conservation of objects in some of the world’s major cultural institutions; Full-colour illustrations that demonstrate conservation in practice. Textile Conservation will be essential reading for conservators around the world. It will also be of great interest to academics and students engaged in the study of the conservation of textiles, as well as museum and heritage professionals.The ultimate beginners’ guide into the world of macrame with twenty unique projects to introduce you to this millenary art…
and make you fall in love with it! With guidance from macrame expert Amaia Martin, from La Terra Macrame, you will be working with sustainable materials—such as recycled cotton, jute and raffia—to create a selection of plant hangers, wall hangings and lifestyle items that will help you develop your macrame skills, as well as adding warmth and a bohemian touch to your home interior. Throughout the book, you will find tips and design variations that will allow you to adapt the projects to your style by using different fibers, colors or techniques. Learn over ten macrame knots and patterns that will allow you to master this craft and start making your own designs in the future. The world of Modern Macrame will be at your feet! You will be able to create anything from simple plant hangers to intricate lampshades, rugs or even a macrame chair. You will also be introduced to another of Amaia’s passions, plants. She has selected her top 10 indoor plants to complement each of the plant hangers in this book, and added care tips to keep them looking their best. Get ready for a crafty journey to a beautiful and sustainable home!Famous Character Dolls
Par Susan Brewer. 2013
Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as…
well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool. It also explores the world of celebrity dolls including stars such as Shirley Temple and Mae West, pop star dolls including Michael Jackson and Cher, and dolls representing royalty. Written by leading doll expert, Susan Brewer, the author of British Dolls in the 1950s and British Dolls in the 1960s, the book starts with a series of essays setting dolls in context and exploring their role in popular culture. The main part of the book is an impressive A-Z of famous dolls, with symbols to show in which field they became famous (e.g. cartoons, toys or comic strips). The stories behind each of the dolls are told, including the tragic tale of Raggedy Ann and how a little girl inspired one of the most iconic character dolls of all time. A must-buy book for everyone who has ever own or collected dolls or is interested in popular culture.Did you know? The author of Raggedy Ann, Johnny Gruelle, was a vehement anti-vaccination campaigner after his young daughter died when she was vaccinated at school without his consent Angela Rippon created the Victoria Plum doll series based on a plum tree in her garden Holly Hobbie is an author and illustrator who named the famous patchwork-wearing little girl after her. It became a popular doll in the 1970sThrowbacks Home Interiors: One of a Kind Home Design from Reclaimed and Salvaged Goods
Par Bo Shepherd, Kyle Dubay. 2024
A stunningly photographed collection of homes featuring sustainable designs that celebrate the ingenuity of reclaimed materials and unexpected antiques, from…
the founders of Detroit-based furniture design brand Woodward Throwbacks.In an effort to celebrate the unique and beautiful material that is often scrapped in renovations Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay founded Woodward Throwbacks, which creates original furniture and home goods using reclaimed materials salvaged in Detroit. In Throwbacks Home Interiors, they dive into the creativity of home salvage, showing readers how to incorporate found and reclaimed materials into their home décor and furniture. Each chapter showcases inspiration for incorporating salvaged materials into your home in new ways, includingUpscale furnishings made from unexpected materials, like old signs turned into a credenzaWays to incorporate original hardware, flooring, or trim into any style, whether you prefer a more traditional look, a modern sleek design, or an eclectic mix.Spotlights on various materials and how to include them in your home, whether that's using a marble remnant to make a brand new countertop, turning broken tiles into a bespoke backsplash, or using offcuts of wood to create a one of a kind gorgeous side table.Tips for finding salvaged and reclaimed material as well as insights into thrifting furniture and finding old things to love in your new home.Along the way, authors Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay give readers the tools to bring that unique style home. For fans of historic details and homes with a story, Throwbacks Home Interiors offers plenty of inspiration for reusing, restyling, and elevating items that you find or love, matching modern with antique for a home that is stylish and personal.Woodworking: The Complete Step-by-Step Manual
Par Dk. 2024
Get started on your woodwork practice with this ultimate guide to essential carpentry skills, techniques, tools, tips, and tricks.Complete and…
easy directions for key skills, from simple joinery techniques to more involved woodworking projects, with clear helpful photographs. Key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking projects, through clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs.New carpenters will learn about the essential tools needed and the principles of basic design and practice crucial techniques like wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration.Experienced crafters will enjoy enhancing their skills and learning something new. We&’ll make sure you choose the right wood for the job and find more than 100 hard and softwoods, plus their properties, in our handy directory.Put your skills into practice with 28 DIY woodworking projects. This carpentry book will show you how to create home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more. This reference book provides all the information you need to become a master carpenter and have a houseful of fine furnishings to show for the effort! Everything You Need to Know About WoodworkingWoodworking is a complete illustrated carpentry course with comprehensive and extensive photos to show you how to become a craftsman. You&’ll have all the information you need to start your projects right away with simple step-by-step instructions. It also makes a fantastic gift for hobby carpenters.Inside, you&’ll discover:• Tools: Understand how to use hand, power, and machine tools, and choose the right wood for every job.• Techniques: Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to master all key woodworking techniques.• Projects: Put your skills into practice to create well-crafted and practical objects, from a wine rack to a chest of drawers.Start Spinning: Everything You Need To Know To Make Great Yarn
Par Maggie Casey. 2008
For knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed instructions for spinning both…
on a spindle and a wheel, and offers a special section devoted to troubleshooting and wheel maintenance that keeps projects on track. It offers a comprehensive look at the various available fiber options, choosing and preparing each type of fiber for use, and crafting these materials into ready-to-work pieces. A final chapter on the various uses of spun yarn focuses on project planning, with definitions and context for measuring wraps per inch, determining yards for specific projects, and choosing a yarn size.Macramé Bags: 21 Stylish Bags, Purses & Accessories to Make
Par Chizu Takuma. 2018
Craft your own stylish accessories worthy of a high-end boutique with this collection of 21 macramé bags, belts, and straps.From…
durable market totes to cross-body boho bags, there&’s a purse for every occasion. After mastering basic macramé techniques, discover how to add special details, such as wooden handles, metal buckles, and zippers, to elevate the style and function of your designs. With its assortment of small-scale projects, this book is great for beginners, but also provides fresh inspiration for veteran macramé enthusiasts looking to create wearable art.The Cloth Paper Scissors Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating Mixed-Media Art
Par Barbara Delaney. 2011
Where paint, paper, fabric, metal, and wax all come to play!Uncover the very best articles and projects from Cloth Paper…
Scissors magazine. Editor Barbara Delaney has assembled a gold mine of hands-on inspiration and ideas for mixed-media artists of all types. Explore the exciting worlds of collage, journaling, encaustic, printing, assemblage, and more. Learn how to make interesting surface designs with Beryl Taylor, how to keep a uniquely-you sketchbook with Jane LaFazio, and how to transform a basic photograph into a whimsical wonder with Kelly Nina Perkins. The only rule in this mixed-media guide is that there are no rules.In addition to the tips and techniques, the experts elaborate on their favorite tools and mediums, including paintbrushes, adhesives, papers, waxes, found objects, and more, taking the guesswork out of achieving tricky effects. Perfect for all skill levels, The Cloth Paper Scissors Book showcases inspiring projects for both those who are new to the world of mixed media and those who already love mixed media and are looking for exciting new ideas.Spin Art: Mastering the Craft of Spinning Textured Yarn
Par Jacey Boggs. 2011
Jacey Boggs helps you bring textured and novelty yarns to the next level in Spin Art. Inside you'll learn all…
the secrets behind her exciting new fusion of traditional spinning and envelope-pushing creativity.The yarn styles explored in this comprehensive spinning guide are as well made as they are inventive. Jacey walks you through each of her techniques, with a refreshing mixture of quirky, fanciful, and unexpected designs that are always skillfully constructed. Inside you'll discover: • How to create innovative, eye-catching single and plied yarn styles, including wraps, beehives, bumps, racing stripes, loops, bubblewrap, multiplied, and more. • Detailed technical instruction with step-by-step photos with finished yarn and swatch close-ups. • Jacey's bright personality and motivational tips to inspire all spinning enthusiasts to unleash their creative spirit. Traditional spinners will love Jacey's adventurous spirit and attention to expert technique, while textured-yarn spinners will love Jacey's wild designs and solid construction.As a bonus, the instructional DVD provides additional handspinning demonstration and commentary to complement the techniques in the book. Jacey has bottled the energy and expertise of her highly sought after workshops into a personal, at-home workshop experience for you.The Art of Crochet Blankets: 18 Projects Inspired by Modern Makers
Par Rachele Carmona. 2018
Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook...the beautiful work of today's modern makers! Follow popular crochet…
blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular independent artists. The Art of Crochet Blankets will help you create your own colorful crochet blankets as unique works of art for your home! Inside this one-of-a-kind crochet blanket guide you'll find: • Details on how to translate art to hook with 18 bold and unique crochet afghan patterns influenced by the works of their feature artist. • Modern quilts, fabric designs, tapestry weaving, digital art, and more become the source of one-of-a-kind projects for a more artful home. • Biographies and beautiful photos profiling 6 inspiring modern makers--Tula Pink, April Rhodes, Maryanne Moodie, Fransisco Valle, Maud Vantours, and Caitline Dowe-Sandes. Discover the inspiration that lies beyond the world of crochet with The Art of Crochet Blankets.Mastering Beadwork: A Comprehensive Guide To Off-loom Techniques
Par Carol Huber Cypher. 2007
Are you a new beader seeking solid beading foundations? Or are you an experienced beadworker wanting to refine your skills?…
Mastering Beadwork is your ultimate resource for beading knowledge-it's a project book plus reference tool wrapped up in one.Based on years of teaching experience, Carol Cypher presents easy-to-understand instructions with informative sidebars to help anyone master beading techniques. Each of the 13 techniques are explained in detail, then further explored with projects to enhance the beader's skills and confidence. The 63 projects included here-ranging from bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings to findings, closures, beaded beads, and other beaded objects-teach a single project or technique but are arranged to build skills at any level. You'll also find suggestions for personalizing and expanding on each project or pattern.Learn all the basic beading stitches-from peyote, spiral, vertical and horizontal netting, bead crochet, right-angle weave, triangle weave, daisy chain, ladder stitch, ndebele, brick stitch, African helix, and more.Mastering Beadwork is a classroom in a book, an all-in-one reference guide, and a compendium of beading techniques. It will supplement what you've already learned in beading classes, set you on the first steps to beading confidence, and infuse your work with inspiration.Step Into Crochet: Crocheted Sock Techniques--from Basic to Beyond!
Par Rohn Strong. 2017
Everything you need to know to make stunning crochet socks!Step into Crochet is the most comprehensive guide to creating crocheted…
socks. Author Rohn Strong shares 18 patterns for cozy socks, along with a wide variety of techniques, in this must-have reference and pattern book. The first section of Step into Crochet focuses on construction methods: you'll learn basic toe-up and cuff-down construction, while being introduced to a variety of heel and toe treatments. Plus, you'll find out what makes a certain heel/toe combination perfect for socks! The pattern section includes 18 socks ranging from basic ribbed and simple socks (great for customizing) to more technique-based pieces, focusing on colorwork, lace, cables, and motifs. Whether you're ready to jump into crocheting socks feet first, or just dipping your toe in to try out a few fun patterns, Step into Crochet is your go-to resource.Rustic Modern Crochet: 18 Designs Inspired by Nature
Par Yumiko Alexander. 2013
A collection of unique and sophisticated crochet designs!Enjoy Yumiko Alexander's showcase of eighteen clean, sophisticated crochet designs. Her garments feature…
eye-catching construction based on very simple lines that come together in unexpected ways. Stitch patterns have central focus here, as the silhouettes or shapes are kept simple to emphasize the crocheted fabric. Yumiko's pieces are versatile enough that they can be dressed up or down according to your fancy.Yumiko takes her inspiration from the natural worldâ€"tide-swept sand, shells, coral, shale rock formations, the colors of sunset. Her nature-inspired palette is brought to life using luscious yarns that are as pleasing to the hand as they are to the eye. These designs will appeal to crocheters seeking a more upscale look in their garments. Rustic Modern Crochet features designs in subtle earth tones and warm sunset hues that hold a cross-generational appeal.