Crafts & Hobbies : Sewing

Knit designs from head to toe and beyond. From sweaters and slippers to pillows and purses — create classic, beautiful knits with ease. Looking for great knitting projects? This fun, friendly guide is chock-full of simple instructions and more...

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Knit knockout items with sassy, roller derby-inspired patterns. With its cheeky players, fast-paced jams, heart-stopping pileups, and rowdy, raucous atmosphere, roller derby is hot! This book is jam-packed with thirty hip knitting patterns designed by the Naptown Roller Girls of Indianapolis, Indiana, who are aggressive skaters and avid knitters. On skates, they're hell on wheels; in their spare time, they've discovered that knitting is a relaxing, creative outlet. Audacious and unconventional, Knockdown Knits features:. Fun, devil-may-wear patterns for everything from fishnets to an I ? Derby sweater to a hangover kit. Some patterns created out of sore necessity, such as ice pack covers, slings, and armpit cushions for crutches. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow, detailed patterns. 100 photos and 40 color drawings showing steps and techniques. Photos of each design modeled by members of the Naptown Roller Girls. If you've been looking for something different to sink your needles into, you'll love these edgy designs that reflect the fun, brash roller derby bravado and your free spirit. more...

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Metric Pattern Cutting was first published in 1975 to provide a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting. The fourth edition continues to offer an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting, with a range of good basic blocks and examples of their application to garments. However, the great expansion of casual wear, cut in jersey or stretch fabrics, has led to the growth of 'flat cutting' with no darting to create the shape and this edition devotes a whole section to this type of cutting. The sections on computer-aided design and grading have been updated. The size charts of body measurements have been revised, reflecting the changing shape of women's bodies. more...

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The ideal offering for crocheters who want unique designs and ideas Fifty-three million women know how to knit or crochet, and millions more are jumping on the bandwagon. Crocheters will love this book because, while it covers the basics boot camp—style, it focuses on exciting projects, not boring practice. more...

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Reconstructing Clothes for Dummies offers inspiring projects and savvy tips on how to salvage those tired old clothes in your closet and turn them into a one-of-a-kind wardrobe. It shows craftsters, DIY enthusiasts, budget-conscious fashionistas and people from all walks of life how to unleash their inner fashion designer and transform outdated duds into hip new clothes. Featured projects include making good use of old scraps; reviving shrunken sweaters; finding redemption in that bridesmaid dress; decorative repair and embellishment of existing pieces; and creating unexpected home décor with what’s hiding in your drawers. more...

Price: $19.99