Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist: 30 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist - Softcover

Mcelwee, Meg

 
9781596681613: Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist: 30 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist

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Resurrecting the art of applique--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 applique techniques, as well as a history of applique 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.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

An internationally certified Montessori teacher and successful sewing pattern designer, Meg McElwee is the author of the Sew Liberated crafting blog. She writes tutorials on sewing and other handmade projects and shares tidbits about her life. Until July 2008, Meg was a Montessori teacher in a one-room school house in rural Mexico. She now lives in North Carolina with her husband to focus full-time on her business and family.

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