Beginnersoefeninge wys jou die basiese knoopryg-teknieke, een-voudige steke, hoe om vasstrykstof vir lae te gebruik en selfs hoe om te hekel. Wanneer jy hierdie tegnieke baasgeraak het, kan jou ontwerpe so eenvoudig of ingewikkeld wees as wat jy hulle wil maak - en jy het geen spesiale vaardighede of toerusting nodig nie. Die basiese tegnieke word gevolg deur 'n groot versameling pragtige projekte wat by die meeste handwerkers groot byval sal vind. Die projekte wissel van funky, bonkige krale en bykomstighede vir kinders tot lieflike, delikate bykomstighede en prettige dekoritems vir jouself en jou huis. Daar is maklike aanwysings vir beginners, terwyl daar vir meer gevorderde handwerkers hope inspirasie is om hulle persoonlike stempel op die projekte af te druk. Uitmuntende kleurfoto's van al die voltooide projekte hou hulle eie bekoring en inspirasie in, en patrone van al die ontwerpe wat in die boek gebruik is, maak dit maklik om die inspirasie in pragtige geskenke of unieke items vir eie gebruik vas te vang.

The Medieval Tailor's Assistant is the standard work for both amateurs and professionals wishing to re-create the clothing of Medieval England for historical interpretation or drama. This new edition extends its range with details of fitting different figures and many more patterns for main garments and accessories from 1100 to 1480. It includes simple instructions for plain garments, as well as more complex patterns and adaptations for experienced sewers. Advice on planning outfits and materials to use is given along with a range of projects and alternative designs, from undergarments to outer wear. Early and later tailoring methods are also covered within the period. There are clear line drawings, pattern diagrams and layouts and over eighty full-colour photographs that show the garments as working outfits.

Maak pragtige kwiltgeskenke vir jou huis, of vriende en geliefdes. Hierdie pragboek bevat projekte vir elke denkbare geleentheid en alle vaardigheidsvlakke - van kitsidees wat jy in 'n aand kan voltooi, tot items met meer om die lyf. Laat die maklike laslap- en appliektegnieke jou inspireer om jou eie stempel af te druk op die mooiste handgemaakte geskenke.

Easy to Follow Instructions for 10 Classic Folds - Includes: 80 Sheets of Origami Paper, 64-page Project Book

Hierdie nuttige boek is propvol idees vir die gebruik van tradisionele fotoplaktegnieke om jou huis te verfraai, gewone alledaagse artikels in lieflike geskenke te omskep of weggooigoed en optelgoed vir verdere gebruik te herwin en op te dollie. Dit wys jou hoe om bykans enigiets om te tower en persoon-spesifiek te maak deur foto's en onthougoed slim met fotoplakpapier, karton en tooisels te kombineer. Lieflike foto's van elke projek in 'n huisomgewing sal jou inspireer terwyl die geillustreerde stap-vir-stap aanwysings jou wys hoe; Prettige, ongewone en vindingryke projekte; Fantastiese geskenke en beregoed; Afwerkings wissel van stylvol en eenvoudig tot uitbundig en oordadig; Herwinning van blikke, flesse, bottels, hout-pallette, rame en selfs inkoopsakke. Die fokus van die boek is om herinneringe op slim en kreatiewe maniere te bewaar deur items te skep wat op jou mure en rakke ten toon gestel kan word. Met hierdie boek sal jy kort voor lank na net mooi enigiets as 'n moontlike skilderdoek kyk. Die meer as 55 projekte in die boek wissel van 'n klein koevert met 'n fotobinneblad, tot 'n groot vertoondeur van pallethout en sal byval vind by handwerkers met uiteenlopende agtergronde en vaardigheidsvlakke.

Want the boot bling look? Boot jewelry is popping up everywhere right now. Rather than paying up to $50 for these cute accessories, make them at home from this fun collection of projects. With this booklet in hand, you'll find out how to turn ribbon, chain, and beads into lovely embellishments for your favorite boots. There are variations to suit every style, whether you add color with bright glass beads, sparkle with metallic ribbon, or unique personality with meaningful charms. In Boot Bling you'll find 15 easy-to-make projects for adding personal flair to your boots. Author Diana Wood offers clear, step-by-step instructions for every project, plus loads of technique advice for wielding basic jewelry-making tools. Learn to make all of the whimsically-titled pieces, including: Mermaid Drop Turquoise Petals Flower Power Silver & Pearls Rock Star Pom-Pom Perfect and more!

Beautiful handmade gifts for all occasions

In "Present Perfect," you'll discover gifts to sew for all of life's major celebrations: birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, new homes, new babies, or simply "just because."

Betz White, known for her earth- and family-friendly designs, offers a new collection of sewing projects for you to stitch and give to those you love. Projects include cuddly toys for babies and toddlers, clever bags and accessories for women and men, and beautiful items for the modern home. Sewers with a range of abilities, from confident beginner to seasoned seamstress, will find the projects achievable and enjoyable to make.

Each handmade gift begins with a thoughtful selection of materials just right for the project and the recipient. Throughout this book Betz also offers hints for using alternative materials and ideas for upcycling. Reusing a favorite fabric with a history, such as outgrown baby clothing, a grandfather's necktie, or a vintage tablecloth, can add meaning to a truly memorable gift.

Over the centuries, the corset has been a vital garment designed to support and shape the fashions of the day, and has progressed from being an undergarment to bold outerwear. This practical book explains the full process of making a corset with clear instruction and supporting photographs. Packed with information, it explores methods of creating modern corsets, whilst acknowledging the pioneering techniques of the past. Whatever your reason for creating a corset- be it for theatre- re-enactment or personal wear - this book is an invaluable guide to making a well-constructed, figure-flattering garment. Includes: a list of helpful tools, equipment and materials; step-by-step illustrated instructions showing how to self-draft or personalize a commercially purchased corset pattern; techniques showing how to correct an array of fitting issues to produce a well-shaped corset; a selection of corset-making methods, illustrated with photographs and, finally, imaginative approaches to decorating and personalizing corsets. There are three main projects showing the development of the patterns and construction techniques to create gorgeous corsets.

A book that combines texture, line and colour in unique form by way of collage, altered art and montage, Artful ways with mixed media makes this popular form of expression accessible and appealing to all. Stunning layered projects using a myriad of techniques will get your creative juices flowing and inspire you to experiment. Lavishly illustrated both to please and to teach, this book is a great source of design ideas and will boost creative confidence - a perfect companion for your artistic endeavours, even if you feel you can't draw.

'n Veelsydige versameling patrone met uitstekende geskenkidees.

Die boek bevat meer as 100 oorspronklike ontwerpe, elk op ' kleur-rooster, insluitend - vrolike alfabetprente; stylvolle monogramme en motiewe vir tafellinne; oulike motiewe vir babas; cool tienermotiewe; kersfeesontwerpe; maklike patrone vir kinders.

Daar is afwerkingsaanwysings vir al die geborduurde voorbeelde, asook verdere gebruiksvoorstelle.