Sew & Stow: 31 Fun Sewing Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself! - Softcover

Oppenheimer, Betty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1603420274 ISBN 13: 9781603420273

Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC, 2008

Synopsis

In "Sew and Stow: 30 Fun Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organise Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!", Betty Oppenheimer, an avid crafter and sewer, shares 30 of her favourite patterns, including functional items for the home, workshop, camp, and garden. From aprons to hammocks, and from lunch totes to laundry bags, Oppenheimer's projects will help crafters get organized and help the planet with a wide assortment of reusable totes, carry-alls, and shopping bags.Oppenheimer includes fuss-free patterns for everyday necessities, as well as one-of-a-kind items not often found in sewing books - a log tote for a strapping lumberjack, a stadium seat for the sports enthusiast, and a dog bed for that favourite furry friend. Her projects will appeal to novice and expert crafters alike; each pattern includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and each can be completed in just a few hours. Projects are presented with fresh, contemporary fabrics, and are sure to delight even the most trendsetting crafter. With Oppenheimer's help, anyone can turn a swatch of fabric into a practical - and eye-catching - item that can be used again and again." Sew and Stow" includes everything today's sewer needs to move beyond the mass produced, and to create items that are functional, fabulous, and eco-friendly!

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"Looking for inspiration for your next sewing project? Whether you're a beginner or a master stitcher, there's something for you in the new book." -Star Banner

From the Back Cover

Sew bags, packs, totes, and handy items for your home and garden--make them your own with fun, contemporary fabrics. These 31 exciting projects are suitable for every skill level, from beginner to master stitcher.

Help the Planet: Say no to plastic bags and yes to colorful, reusable, hand-sewn alternatives! It's easy to make your own bags, carry-alls, and sacks to hold everything from farmers' market finds to bag lunches.

Brighten Your Home: Stitch up an apron or laundry bag to bring style and flair to household tasks. Add panache to your outdoor activities with a hand-sewn bottle sling or a comfy hammock. You can even make a dog bed cover for your loyal pal or a log tote for your favorite lumberjack.

Functional, fabulous, and ecofriendly--these handmade projects are quick and simple with the step-by-step instructions and illustrations in Sew & Stow.

Edition details

• Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1603420274
• ISBN 13: 9781603420273
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 192