Made at Home: A Guide to Simple Sewing - Softcover

Stickley, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440309124 ISBN 13: 9781440309120

Publisher: North Light Books, 2010

Synopsis

Chic yet practical, sophisticated yet comforting, Lisa Stickley's designs are guaranteed to delight. With hints of old-fashioned charm, Lisa reinterprets the core home items with a quirky individuality and a modern twist.

This irresistible collection of homesewn designs, ranging from simple cushions to comfy bed covers, mixes timeless classics with current trends. The book opens with a comprehensive Basic Techniques section, moving on to four key areas of the home: Kitchen, Living room, Bedroom and Laundry. All the projects are stylish yet simple; most require only minimal sewing skills and can be made in a weekend.

Who would not want to add a touch of individuality to their home with a patched bedspread, a cheery storage bag, a quirky doorstop or a pin-tucked cushion? Illustrated step-by-step instructions take you through each stage of the project, building on the techniques already learnt and increasing your level of sewing competence. Discover how to finish seams, stitch hems and hand-sew buttonholes whilst making gorgeous items for your own home. The emphasis is on practical but inspirational ideas that all share the unmistakeable Lisa Stickley look.

Wherever relevant, Lisa gives advice on alternative fabrics and trimmings, colour and pattern combinations and other special touches. Made at Home gives you all the skills you need to personalise your interior, whether you're trying to furnish a first home on a budget or you simply want to refresh a tired room with new cushions. Whatever your sewing experience, you'll find great ideas for your home.
Dimentions: 2 x 22 x 28cm

About this title

Review:

Reinvents items around the home with a twist
--Homes and Gardens, 1st aug 2010 -

All the projects are stylish yet simple: most require only minimal sewing skills and can be made in a weekend -- SW magazine, August 2010

Full of ideas to inspire you --Homes & Gardens, August 2010

Beautiful how-to book filled with old-fashioned charm
-- Image Interiors, September 2010

The designs featured are chic, practical, sophisticated and comforting --Sunday Mail, 18 August 2010

About the Author:

Lisa Stickley in an internationally renowned textile designer, with an expanding homeware and furniture range. After training at Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in London, Lisa was approached by fashion house Burberry to create a line of tablecloths in 2002. This proved to be the starting point for Lisa's own business, which sells charming yet affordable homewares. Her lines are distributed all over the world and will soon be carried by Anthropolgie. Fans of her products include Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kirsten Dunst.

About this edition

• Publisher: North Light Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1440309124
• ISBN 13: 9781440309120
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 143