Introduction 6
Sewing Basics 8
Sewing Techniques 12
Machine Applique 16
Projects 18
Stitches 60
Templates 61
Index 64
Even from a young age Cecilia Hanselmann was fascinated by history and fashion. So she started early and began to tailor and sew historical clothing in her teenage years. After high school she made her hobby into a profession. Today she lives and works as an independent master tailor in Freiburg, Germany.
Mar 13 (Love to Sew: Patchwork Bags; Love to Sew: Mug Rugs) Talk
about double the fun! The 40 projects in [these two books] provide
so many fast and fabulous ways to get creative with fabric. What's
a mug rug? It's the latest trend in sewing and quilting, that's
what! Part placemat, part coaster, it's the perfect size for a cup
of coffee and a few cookies and a cute way to add a bit of
personality to an afternoon break. Dress up your kitchen table with
a variety of mug rugs: everything from a mug rug shaped like a
giant cupcake to one with a pocket for your spoon! And if you love
making bags, you're in for a treat. These 20 speedy projects come
in a wide range of head-turning styles – retro, urban, playful,
romantic, modern... you name it!
*Crafter's Choice*
Mar/Apr 13 This is a delightful collection of 18 bags for all
abilities using straightforward patchwork and quilting techniques
with the full-size pattern sheet provided. Designs include
holdalls, handbags and phone cases, each of which can be modified
to suit. Step-by-step instructions and detailed coloured
photographs make this a perfect book for anyone wishing to make
their own unique accessory. Excellent value for money.
*East Kent Embroiderer's Guild*
Mar 13 Every girl has more than a few bags of all shape and sizes.
Add to your collection by using this lovely book with 18 bags to
choose from. There's everything from shoppers, purses, shoulders
bags, mobile devices covers and travel bags. Lovely ideas in
quilting, patchwork and applique. Fresh and modern, you are bound
to find several ideas you like. Easy to follow instructions are
provided with step by step guidance. Basic techniques are clearly
explained. There is also a fold out pattern sheet with all the
templates. Get sewing.
*Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts*
May 2013 We love this book! It demonstrates how to make 20 fun and
unique patchwork bags, with simple step-by-step instructions and
beautiful photographs. It's packed with information and includes
full size pattern sheets, so all the ideas can first inspire and
then be interpreted in machine knitting.
*Machine Knitting Monthly*
Apr/May No one can resist a beautiful hand stitched bag and here
are 18 of them, all using simple patchwork and quilting techniques,
from a variety of bags to purses, make-up bags, roomy holdalls and
eye-catching shopping bags. We all use bags; they are not only
useful, but those you make yourself can be real head-turners and
are an outward display of your love of craft and your expertise and
individuality. This book contains a wide range of patchwork designs
to choose from, many of which are suitable for beginners or those
with limited sewing experience, so there is something for everyone
to have a go at.
*Fabrications*
June 13 If you love bags, or need plenty of ideas for bags and
pouches to use as storage or for protecting gadgets and travelling,
then this is the title for you! With designs for purses, wash bags,
shoulder bags, travel bags, clutch bags and mobile phone and laptop
holders and advice on how to appliqué and embellish these designs,
Search Press' latest title is a whistle-stop tour of techniques and
designs that will make life more convenient and more fashionable.
With difficulty levels ranging from beginner to advanced this book
has something for everyone.
*SEWING WORLD*
Sept 13 There are eighteen fun bags to make inside this book, all
using the patchwork method. This is a great way of enjoying this
popular needlecraft and using up lots of scraps in the process.
Basic knowledge of sewing and patchwork is assumed here; it's love
to sew, not learn to sew, but this is a book of projects that make
up fast, so it's suitable for improvers. It helpfully includes a
short section on sewing basics at the beginning, so you can brush
up on things like finishing seams, putting in a zipper as well as
learning bag-making techniques such as making straps and rosettes.
There is a separate section that teaches machine appliqué with
fusible webbing that comes in handy later on; then it is on with
the bags. There are lots of different styles to choose from
including a makeup purse, wash bag, tote bag, clutch purse,
hold-all and shoulder bag. Each project has a page-sized photograph
of the finished item, plus materials and instructions. These are in
word form only making it, as I said earlier, a book for those au
fait with the patchwork method. At the back tucked into a pocket
are the paper patterns for the projects, a nice touch that frees up
the pages for more projects. It is printed on both sides so you
will need to trace off the parts you want, but it still eliminates
having to deal with scale drawings. The bags are all in bright,
modern styles that ought to have a lot of appeal as presents. If
you want to obtain the actual materials there is a list of websites
at the back although as this book was originally published in
Germany that is where they are all based. I plan to use up the
scraps I have from other projects, so I imagine other people will
do the same. A fun way of recycling and making a lot of useful
items.
*Myshelf.com*
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