A comprehensive manual on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes! The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, and more. Learn how to take a pattern you already have and adjust it to your unique needs, install a zipper, use notions, and get a good fit out of any sewing pattern for any body type! Whether you're new to sewing or have experience, expand your skill set and build confidence so you can sew like a pro! Also included is a bonus tutorial on making pants and fitting material, as well as finishing your garments and instructions on detailing to make one-of-a-kind clothes.

A comprehensive guide to 200 beautiful Fair Isle designs. Learn to read colour charts and rapidly gain the confidence to use these stunning designs to create your own stylish projects and garments. A unique "selector" at the beginning of the book makes it easy to choose a design you like. Organised by row and stitch count, each of the patterns is accompanied by an easy-to-follow chart indicating both the pattern stitches and the colours used, and each sample is shown charted in an alternative colourway. A "mix and match" feature lets you combine patterns with ease. Includes guidance on yarn choices and special techniques unique to Fair Isle knitting.

Perfect for anyone looking for fun-to-make, quick-to-stitch Christmas projects, The Big Book of Christmas Quickies In Cross Stitch is packed with the best little holiday designs collected from over 15 years of Leisure Arts publications. This book was created with stitchers of all skill levels in mind.

Ranging from whimsical Santas to nostalgic Yuletide greetings, the compact, charming designs add homemade holiday warmth to Christmas tree ornaments, festive clothing, home decorating accents, and other holiday treasures.

Crochet forms part of a series of 25 crochet projects each. The first in the series introduces the reader to modern and unique crochet projects for women. The author or designer has a refreshing approach in which she uses a bohemian undertone in her designs. Boho or bohemian style is the latest trend in fashion internationally. The projects are diverse and are crocheted with different yarn, which includes chunky as well as lacework – something for everyone. The 25 projects includes: 4 Summer garments: A triangle top in pure cotton, an unusual flower shawl, a lacy block top and strap top; 4 Winter garments: An interesting lace block top with aran cotton (unusual), a hexagon waistcoat in pure wool, a tunic with wide sleeves and a kimono in different pattern stitches; 4 Scarves and shawls: Infinity scarf, triangular shawl, lace shawl with buttons, shoulder shawl with flowers and pastel square scarf; 9 Accessories which includes a belt, a sun hat, a slouchy, slippers and leg warmers as well as 4 handbag patterns; 4 Jewelry items like bangles, earrings and a unique richly decorated necklace; The patterns are unique designs by the well-known author, Karen Adendorff; All the patterns are designed with local yarn, mostly sponsored by Saprotex, but other local yarn like pure cotton and wool by local South African producers, are also included; The book includes basic stitch explanations used, as well as abbreviations and symbols; Patterns have diagrams and make it more user-friendly.

A book with the theme of "Let's make clothes to wear tomorrow," where adult women can make the clothes they want to wear now. Full of useful items for every season, such as coats and dresses and tunics made of warm materials. This book consist of sewing patterns of adult clothes delivered by the editorial department of the quarterly sewing magazine Cotton Friend. Under the theme of "Let's make tomorrow's clothes today," we have gathered adult clothes that are easy to make. Including items that are easy to make, such as ponchos, solid and kimono coats, as well as pants, tunics, dresses. Also note the proposal to enjoy the arrangement by changing the collar and fabric. The motto is "I want to make and wear them now."

Round up your scraps, precuts, and stash fabrics for scrap-happy quilting! Quilting expert Kim Brackett is back with 18 all-new designs that are ideal for the eclectic assortment of fabrics you love--including traditional prints, florals, batiks, and solids. Scrappy quilt projects with concise, easy-to-follow instructions mean you'll be quilting up a storm in no time Discover how to create pinwheels, geometric motifs, and flower designs from 2 1/2-inch strips, charm squares, and Layer Cakes Is your stash stuffed with more than precuts? Yardage requirements for both precuts and stash options are provided for each project

Onesies are essential clothing for babies, toddlers and young children. In this practical and fun book, author and expert Janelle Fischer shows you how to personalize a plain garment to tie in with your child's favourite animal. You can choose from a dog, a cat, a tiger, a reindeer, a cow, a duck, a pig, a rabbit or a monkey. Each motif is cut using a template as a guide and is appliqued in place. Decorative stitching adds definition, humour and style to the garment. Alternatively, make your own onesie using the patterns provided. You can choose from a skeleton, superhero, princess, pirate and even a dinosaur. Basic sewing skills are required.

A fabulous collection of personality-packed designs that will have you knitting adorable toys in no time! Each of the brightly coloured characters is a joy to knit for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for children or adults alike. The variety of designs and ideas for finishing and embellishing with your choice of fabric and trimmings means limitless potential to create special gifts and keepsakes for everyone. Patterns include a kangaroo, panda, lion, meerkats, giraffe, hippo, reindeer, tiger, parrot, polar bear, monkey, zebra, as well as Ed the Explorer. Running throughout the book are enchanting photographs, illustrations and Laura's fun little rhymes, all of which bring the characters to life with a unique storybook feel. Plan travels for your toys with the pull-out map of the world.

Wearing hand knitted socks or creating them for loved ones are such rewarding experiences! As anyone who has ever worn them can attest, nothing is more comfortable than a pair of hand knitted socks. They are the best gifts a person can give, and are the nicest way for knitters to treat themselves to something very special. These 23 projects from Cynthia Guggemos include socks for adults and babies, leg warmers, slipper socks, and Christmas stockings with lots of room for gifts from Santa. Most projects include a generous range of sizes, and there is plenty of creativity here to keep knitters on their toes! Patterns include cables, lace, Fair Isle, and more.

From booties and scarves to art and fashion, "The Culture of Knitting" addresses knitting since 1970. Investigating knitting as art, craft, design, fashion, performance and as an aspect of the everyday, the text uncovers the cultural significance of knitting. Drawing on a variety of sources, including interviews with knitters from different disciplines as well as amateurs, the text breaks down hierarchical boundaries and stereotypical assumptions that have hitherto negated the academic study of knitting, and it highlights the diversity and complexity of knitting in all its guises. "The Culture of Knitting" investigates not merely why knitting is so popular now, but the reasons why knitting has such longevity. By assessing the literature of knitting, manuals, patterns, social and regional histories, alongside testimonial discussions with artists, designers, craftspeople and amateurs, it offers new ways of seeing, new methods of critiquing knitting, without the constraints of disciplinary boundaries in the hope of creating an environment in which knitting can be valued, recognized and discussed.

Traditional or modern, vibrant or subtle, the possibilities of granny squares are endless! They captivate tones and lines much like a yarn canvas and come together as snuggly blankets, soft cushions, smart garments and much more. This unique granny square collection combines the styles of 23 creative designers from all over the world, who each bring their best game to the table. With ample suggestions for captivating combinations, written instructions as well as clear graphs for every square in the book, stitch instructions and techniques for blocking and joining, this sourcebook goes above and beyond to show you the endless possibilities of granny square crochet. All motifs match in both size and stitch count, so they can easily be combined into stunning combinations, bringing you the best of this unbeaten crochet classic! - 100 unique granny squares by 23 amazing designers - Each of the 100 squares can be mixed and matched with all others - Including charts and written out patterns in US terms for each square - Including basic crochet tutorials, instructions for blocking and joining - Advice on gorgeous square combinations - Clear photography - Beginner-friendly squares as well as challenging patterns for experienced crocheters

Do you want to embroider? Are you looking for an embroidery book that explains everything from A to Z and teaches popular embroidery stitches? Are you an embroidery expert looking for a book on different techniques to improve your skills? In both cases, look no further: you have found it! The Essential Book of Embroidery Stitches is aptly named: you will find not only the explanations of the most common stitches in traditional embroidery, but also more complex techniques such as stumpwork. Atelier FIL, who is famous for beautiful embroidery, will introduce you the basic of hand embroidery. All stitches are introduced with step-by-step photos. You'll also learn the convenient tips of embroidery, 3D embroidery, and more.