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Everything you need to know to sew your own clothes and home
furnishings.
Demystify your sewing machine and get to grips with essential
techniques with The Sewing Book. This bestselling guide covers over 300
techniques with illustrated step-by-step sequences, showing you how to
create everything from seams and hems to darts, gathers, and collars.
Discover how to read a pattern and adapt designs to suit your
measurements, get to grips with tools and materials, and find the best
fabrics to suit whatever you want to make.
Complete with ten homeware and clothing projects to help you put your
new-found skills to the test, The Sewing Book shows you everything you
need to know, stitch by stitch.
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Charms
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Sophie Robertson
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This title features: 20 achievable projects suitable for
jewellery-makers of all ages and abilities; simple, easy-to-master
techniques to ensure perfect results; thorough guidance on tools
and materials, all easy to attain and suitable for crafters on a
budget. Fun, quirky, cute or vintage, in this beautifully
illustrated book you will discover a wide range of contemporary
charms adorning various items of jewellery - including bracelets,
earrings, necklaces, rings and brooches - any of which will
instantly update your outfit, whatever your style. Creating that
individual charm bracelet for yourself or to give as a personalised
gift can now be achieved using Sophie Robertson's bespoke designs.
Each versatile charm can be mixed and matched to make your dream
handmade jewellery. Twinkling beads, sparkling silver, retro finds
and treasured pieces are a selection of the project materials. The
choice is yours! With 20 inspirational projects to choose from, all
with simple, step-by-step instructions, plus informative tools,
materials and techniques sections to guide beginners, making
jewellery has never been easier.
Blackwork has a rich history that has developed over the years into
an iconic and sophisticated style of embroidery. This practical
book presents a number of ways to approach blackwork embroidery,
from forming basic stitches and patterns to developing complex
shaded pieces with confidence. Through an assortment of exercises,
it introduces the principles of shading along with several projects
to further explore the potential of blackwork. Detailed
instructions on designing and developing shaded pieces of blackwork
embroidery are given along with guidance on how to choose suitable
images for translating into stitch. Step-by-step instructions on
how to form basic stitches and how to form patterns are included as
well as almost 250 shaded patterns, indicating how differing
patterns appear when worked in different thicknesses of thread.
Finally, patterns are grouped by family for easy identification and
pattern blending.
Create your own unique tarot deck and discover the secrets of the past,
present and future with Colour Your Tarot.
Using tarot cards is a time-honoured practice of foreseeing what is to
come, as well as interpreting past and current events. Colouring a
tarot echoes a mystical tradition as secret as the origins of the cards
themselves. By focusing on every detail of a card’s design, you will
connect with its symbols and grasp its messages in a reading. Colour
Your Tarot includes two full decks of tarot cards, one in
black-and-white and one in full colour, so you can follow the colour
cards as a guide or choose your own shades and schemes. Also included
is a 64-page full-colour illustrated companion book with card spreads
and meanings. Guided by this vibrant oracle, you will discover the rich
symbols of the tarot and be able to create a deck that is entirely
unique and personal to you.
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 can also 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.
Fold forming is a creative and dynamic way to manipulate metal.
This practical guide explains the process, starting with simple
line folds and showing how a few techniques can reveal the rich
potential of the method. Written for jewellers and metalsmiths, it
goes on to explore the many beautiful ways in which fold forming
can be used to distort and shape metal to incredible effect. It
introduces the concept of fold forming by exploring different
methods and types of single folds; it covers how to create multiple
folds in sheet metal using hammers and then the rolling mill to
forge folds; it explains how microfolding is particularly suited to
jewellery and smallwork, and can be used to strengthen thin
material. Finally, it encourages interpretation, experimentation
and development of the techniques to produce original pieces.
PREFACE. THE preparation of this work has occupied the writers
spare moments for a number of years. Originally the matter was not
intendcd for publication, but the manu script has grown so large
and complete, mhich consideration, combined with many repeated
requests, has induced the writer to publish the matter in book
form. While all other trades and professions have their lit erature
more or less complete, the coopcrage industry has never before been
represented by any teclinical work, and appears to have been
neglected along these lines. Therefore, me trust that the t, rade
m-ill appreciate our encletzvors in bringing before them this work,
as well as the difficulties encountered in compiling it, from the
fact that it is the first of its kind in existence, and we hope
that it will eventually prove to them a valuable aid. The man that
studies and applies himself attentively to any subject, seeks to
advise his fcllom-workman or give an exposition of the general
principles of any science, industry or trade, or of ixnproving
conditions generally, often mcets at times with severe criticism.
As there seems to be present in the minds of most persons tz
certain amount of doubt and uncertainty as to the wisdom and
ability of any person to advise them in these matters, even if the
writer has been for a long time a student on the particular subject
on which he writes. Therefore, in presenting this volume, which is
launched, not as a literary effort nor as a scientific essay, but
rather as a practical discussion of principles and methods, the
writer is aware that his efforts may meet with such criticism hut
we do not desire to leave the impression that it is our own
individua1 work, or that itis an expres viii PREFACE . sion of
opinion of a single individual, but rather a poup ing together of
ideas offered by n considerable numhcr of persons connected with
the trade in its different branches, together mith data continually
collected during the authors extended career, both in this country
and in Europe, of over a quarter of a century. In regard to of
iginality, we lay claim to very little, for, although the facts
contained in a large number of the items have been gained through
years of practical experience, me are indebted to others for a
greater portion, and merely lay claim to have, as a. great poet has
said, gathered the fruits of other mens labors and bound theq mith
our own string. And we trust our efforts will present some
information that may be applied with advantage, or serve at least
as a matter of consideration or investigation. Although much of the
information contained in this volume exists in the cxpcrience of
practical men of the trade and in other technical and mechanical
worlcs, it has never before beer1 published in systematic and
accessible form and mith special application to the cooperage
industry. In every case our aim has been to give thc facts, and
wherever a machine or appliance has been illustrated or commented
upon, or the name of the maker has been mentioned, it is not Tith
the intention either of recommending or disparaging his or their
work, but are made use of merely to illustrate the text...
While everyone else is blessing-their-mess, you can stitch out a
little dose of reality. This cross-stitch-kit-for-the-rest-of-us by
Brass Monkey includes everything you need (besides the patience):
an embroidery hoop, needle, Aida cloth, and all the floss you could
possibly want. That's what they call the thread...you'll have to
provide your own dental care supplies. * Features a 6" bamboo
embroidery hoop, Aida cloth, and a needle. * Includes all the
thread you'll need to complete the design on the front of the box.
There might even be a bit left over-friendship bracelets, anyone? *
Comes with a design guide-and tutorial instructions suitable for
beginners & experts alike (but the experts will likely judge
us). * Bonus: It all comes in a pretty box...if we do say so
ourselves. * The outer box measures 7.6" square by 1.64"
deep-that's 193mm by 42mm if you're fancy.
This book presents the hypothesis that the Bayeux tapestry, long
believed to have been made in England, came from the Loire valley
in France, from the abbey of St. Florent of Saumur. This is based
on a number of different kinds of evidence, the most important of
which is signs of a St. Florent/Breton influence in the portrayal
of the Breton campaign in the tapestry, about a tenth of the whole.
Home is where the heart is, so what could be more rewarding and
enjoyable than stitching up these projects to decorate your home?
Patterns are suitable for both beginner and advanced cross
stitchers. There are many pretty, bright, and modern projects
including colorful samplers, uplifting quotes, seasonal flowers,
animals and plants, pretty sewing motifs, and many more designs to
choose from. The only question is which one to stitch first? The
projects are designed to be versatile, so make them up as wall
hangings, framed pieces, cards, gifts, pillows, tote bags, and
more!
A modern Japanese take on classic knitted accessories. With a
contemporary approach to traditional knitting patterns and
textures, Small Knits brings to life a collection of stylish
necessities for warmth and fashion. From selbu mittens to unisex
hats and neckwarmers--these pieces work for just about any mood,
recipient and wardrobe. In this book, you'll find instructions and
photos for 19 charming projects, plus variations, including:
Elegant Nordic mittens, handwarmers and a beret Stylish neckwarmers
in houndstooth and argyle patterns An eyecatching Fair Isle hat and
handwarmers Comfy, durable socks in herringbone and other classic
stitches A delicate, lacy shawl And much more! Instructions,
diagrams and Japanese-style knitting charts take you through each
project from start to finish. A section on technique shows how to
execute the stitches used in this book. These projects are fun and
rewarding for experienced knitters who've enjoyed a taste of the
Japanese knitting style or would like to give it a try.
This practical and inspiring guide to creating and using natural
dyes from plants, offers information on current environmentally
friendly dyeing techniques and more than 65 species of plants and
natural dyestuffs. This comprehensive book outlines how to: Select
fibres and plant parts Choose the right methods for mordanting and
dyeing Obtain a range of gorgeous colours from every plant. Wild
Colour is the all-in-one resource for fibre enthusiasts, including
knitters, sewers and weavers gardeners who are interested in new
uses for traditional dye plants and eco-conscious DIYers who want
authoritative information about the natural dyeing process and the
plants that are essential for it.
Fall in love with watercolours and create beautiful flower
paintings that you can be proud of! Fresh and delicate, flowers are
the perfect subject for expressive watercolour art. This
skill-building portfolio book for absolute beginners will teach you
everything you need to know to get started with watercolour
painting. Talented artist Robin Pickens introduces you to all the
basics of paint, brushes, palette and water, with easy-to-follow
advice on opacity, blending, shading and mixing colours. She then
guides you step-by-step through eight complete floral watercolour
projects. Each project features soft, muted patterns printed on
real 90# thick and tactile watercolour paper. The pages are
perforated so you can easily remove your art for gifting or
display. Just Add Watercolor Flowers also provides gorgeous fully
coloured finished examples to inspire your work on each design.
This relaxing colouring book will take you to a captivating world
of blooming flowers and beautiful people, ready for easy or
advanced colouring depending on your mood.Full-colour examples of
finished pieces will get you inspired to pick up your colouring
tools. Each design is printed on one side only of archival- grade,
acid-free, 200-year paper.Perfect for colouring with markers,
coloured pencils, felt tip pens, watercolours, or gel pens, each
perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display.
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