What can you do
with small pieces of leftover fabric? Be a green crafter and
make them into Christmas decorations! Much more fun than a
trip to the recycling center…
I do
like a book that starts with something like "no fancy
sewing machine required." Just a working model that does
a straight stitch, plus pieces of woven cotton fabric and
some felt. There are projects in here for children to make
too so they can get involved with the Christmas preparations,
another nice touch. Not too much sewing know-how is involved
either to make the items, and the techniques (most very simple
and basic) and all explained at the beginning. Cut your own
bias strips, mitre corners, learn a few hand sewing stitches
and set up your machine for free-motion embroidery among others;
nothing too hard. If you don't favor the traditional colors
of Christmas then there are five other styles to choose from,
as the projects are listed in themed chapters. Into watching
all that Scandi drama on TV? There is a section for this.
Also an ultra modern monochrome style, a rustic style (lots
of Hessian), a contemporary white and green look and a fun
felt one for the children. Make table and tree decorations,
advent calendars, wreaths, stockings, gift bags and more with
projects laid out clearly with lots of staged steps. There
are not many templates at the back because, another nice touch,
the author encourages you to make your own (don't worry, this
is very simple). This does help to add an extra dimension
to making it yourself, and as nothing will take too long to
make, you can make all the items in one section to suit a
theme. A good user friendly book with wide appeal.
If you cannot find a good range of sewing materials locally
try www.searchpress.com for a list of suppliers.
Reviews of other craft books by Debbie Shore
Making
Cushion Covers
Quilted
Covers and Cosies
Half
Yard Home
Half
Yard Christmas
Sewing
Room Accessories
Half
Yard Vintage
Half Yard Bags
& Purses
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