Synopsis
Using up scraps is always a challenge and D'Arcy-Jean has put together over 25 projects that are simply straightforward and yet creating startling effects. D'Arcy starts with what you've got - you will find ways to assess what you've got in terms of colour and quantity, then choose what item you can make based on that, and then you can pick a design to follow or adapt yourself, and that's all there is to it. There are instructions on making 25 different items, with plenty of tips and advice so they are adapted every which way. There is even a project on how to gut a pair of jeans and use every last little bit! D'Arcy's friendly, accessible style invites the reader to be bold and experimental. In addition there is practical advice on sorting your "fabric food chain" (where size matters), how to combine colours, plus stitching tips, and finishing off and making up an item yourself. It's simple - choose what you like from the list of options and you use your existing supplies of fabric to make it. All the designs are adaptable. Techniques include machine embroidery (without any special sewing machine additions), cord-making, and jewellery-making to add finishing touches.Projects include: reversible fabric bowls, "sweet beads" - decorative items that can be adapted for all kinds of trimmings, the world's easiest fabric bag, dinky dolls, and some two-minute filler projects like "Button Blooms" that can used as brooches, pins, or hair ornaments.
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D'Arcy-Jean Milne is an American living in London. A passionate stitcher, she taught for many years at Liberty's Sewing School and now teaches privately. The inspiration for this book is D'Arcy's "Scrap Crafts" class she used to teach at Liberty of London. She has worked for major needlepoint companies (Elizabeth Bradley and The Crewelwork Company).
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Fabric Leftovers: Simple, Adaptable Ways to Use Up Scraps of Fabric from Previous Projects
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Octopus Publishing Group, United Kingdom, London, 2006
ISBN 10: 1845332326
ISBN 13: 9781845332327
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Every quilter, dressmaker or crafter ends up with fabric scraps - too small to be useful but too beautiful to throw away, but inspiration is now at hand. In Fabric Leftovers D'Arcy-Jean Milne reveals some original ways to turn your fabric scraps into something special. D'Arcy-Jean reveals her secret techniques for making fabric, including weaving fabric strips, a speedy way to make crazy patchwork, plus creative ways to make tassels and trims. Twenty projects have step-by-step instructions showing how to make everything from storage boxes, photo frames, CD cases, bowls, ornaments, journal covers, and jewellery. You don't have to be an experienced stitcher to get started - only simple machine-stitching is used and some projects can be hand sewn. There's plenty of scope to take the ideas further and adapt and make them your own. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003863520
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