This book shows the reader how the simplest vests and jackets make perfect showcases for decorative artistry, from machine embroidery, to colorful applique. These garments may look complicated, but the designers use innovative ideas and simple, time-saving techniques to quickly create original fashions.

Pattern sheets included in pocket attached to p. [2] of cover.

Features nine beautiful jacket designs made using a variety of fabrics and techniques, including piecing, applique, fleece trapunto, stack-and-cut cutting technique, stitch-and-flip quilting, using 2 1/2" strips for patchwork, using sweatshirts to create jackets and creating button loops. Five jackets can be made by a beginner, the other four are intermediate level projects.

Photographed over the course of a year in New York, Tennessee, India, and Sweden and organised by season, Jansdotter shares her sources of inspiration and how she and her friends mix and match her key pieces while working, playing, resting, and travelling.

This DIY sewing book presents a fabulous new collection of lightweight wraps that are easy to sew and look fantastic! Stylish Wraps Sewing Book provides full-sized patterns that can be used to create 22 timeless wraps to keep the chill off--and look great in the process. All of the sewing projects can be made in a few hours for a fraction of what you would pay for a finished piece in a store. It's easy to mix and match different fabrics and styles to suit your individual style, meaning there's nothing to stop you from sewing your own clothes! Here are just a few of the fashionable pieces you can make with this book: Edgy, yet classic hooded cape Flowing draped jacket or vest Loose-and-light linen or wool coat Simple, feminine, lightweight poncho Ruffled bolero or classic blazer Coat dresses to emulate Kate Middleton's style And much more! The patterns are easily adjusted for size, and the soft, loose lines work on any figure. Whether your tastes run trendy or ultra-classic, this exceptional home-sewing book has something for you!

A collection of 16 women's garments to sew, all using 100% of the fabric with no waste.

Beginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents patterns, detailed instructions, and suggestions for personal touches. Includes over 150 diagrams and 16 color and 11 black-and-white photos.

Each of these 20 fun projects lets you experiment with color, pattern, design, and technique. "This is another offering in the popular "Vogue Knitting on the Go" series... featuring designs by leading knitwear designers. This volume includes some ambitious projects. But overall there are more socks here to interest beginning and intermediate knitters. Recommended for public libraries."--"Library Journal."

Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe. Basic Black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides sew-it-yourself Western-sized patterns for 26 basic garments, along with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. Author Sato Watanabe has published many books that are favorites among Japanese sewing fans. In this book, she shows you how to make truly professional-quality pieces easily and inexpensively at home. DIY Sewing designs include: Lace Shirred Blouse Tiered Sleeveless Dress Zip-up Vest with High Neck Frilled Shirt in Charcoal Flannel Short Coat And many more… All of the styles and fashion are easily customized to create your own personal style, and there is truly something for everyone and every occasion in this book--from a smart two-texture combo dress to a relaxed, bohemian tunic--and everything in-between. All the styles are thoroughly modern and practical, ranging from softly feminine or straight-line simple to smartly-tailored or loosely-deconstructed. Simple lines make these garments perfect for women of all ages and all sizes. This book includes a complete western-sized sewing pattern for each design that is easily adjusted to fit your body form. The understated, graceful designs in this book are ones that you'll come back to again and again.