Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist
Resurrecting the art of appliqué—a technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto clothing, bags, quilts, and other creations—this enlightening resource provides today’s generation of “sewists” with a technique that can be combined with embroidery, beadwork, buttons, ribbons, and more to imbue works with a creative and personal style. Ideal for those with some sewing experience looking to break away from the restrictions of traditional patterns, this guide offers the details for both hand...
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Resurrecting the art of appliqué—a technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto clothing, bags, quilts, and other creations—this enlightening resource provides today’s generation of “sewists” with a technique that can be combined with embroidery, beadwork, buttons, ribbons, and more to imbue works with a creative and personal style. Ideal for those with some sewing experience looking to break away from the restrictions of traditional patterns, this guide offers the details for both hand and machine appliqué techniques, as well as a history of appliqué and how it was rediscovered in the fiber arts. Featured are 20 modern, stylish sewing projects ranging from aprons, skirts, pillows, and totes to a duvet cover, wall clock, blouse, baby quilt, and scarf. With step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and comprehensive how-to embroidery instructions, this is an all-in-one resource and guide. Living Life as Art I love the book.
\ Sewing WorldGrab the bag of fabric scraps along with this book for a wealth of ideas for embellishing handmade items with appliqué and trims to add that truly personal touch . . . This [is] a fun title.\ \ \ \ \ \ craftsanity.comPacked with fun projects that highlight the fantastic possibilities that come with incorporating easy applique techniques.\ \ \ \ \ Grosgrain FabulousTons of great ideas for moms.\ \ \ \ \ Living Life as ArtI love the book.\ \ \ \ \ TrueUp.netA beautifully designed and photographed collection of useful projects . . . If you're looking for new embellishment and applique ideas, pick this one up.\ \ \ \
