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Improv Sewing

A Freeform Approach to Creative Techniques; 101 Fast, Fun, and Fearless Projects: Dresses, Tunics, S

Nicole Blum
4.5
(2)
Pages
320
Year
2012
Language
English

About

Add charm and personal style to your crafting. Nicole Blum and Debra Immergut offer 101 fun project ideas that will have you incorporating decorative touches and texturally interesting patterns into your sewing repertoire. Each project is designed to take less than a day, meaning that before you know it you'll be whipping out dozens of dazzlingly high-style creations that showcase techniques like pattern-making, appliqué, doodle-stitching, and more. Get inspired and turn old T-shirts into fashion statements and forgotten pillowcases into works of art.

Introduction

1 Getting Started

2 Finding Your Fit

3 Five Basic Designs

4 Ruffles, Pleats, and Trims

5 Lines

6 Doodling, Sketching, and Writing

7 Applique

8 Stenciling

9 Beyond Fabric

10 Upcycling

11 Instant Gifts, Instant Gratification

Templates

Our Favorite Sources for Fabric and Specialty Supplies

Acknowledgments

Index

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