Storey' Fiber Crafts Catalog, 2011

Storey Publishing

FIBERCRAFTS

knit • crochet • sew

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Watch your sales take off with the best fiber craft

collection around. This selection of our best-selling books will give you a lucrative craft book section while inspiring your customers to expand their craft know-how. Customize the mix to fit your audience with titles from Storey, Workman, Artisan, and Black Dog & Leventhal.

Be a resource destination for crafters everywhere.

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The Knitter’s Life Listgwen w. steege

Every enthusiast needs a “bucket list,” and knitters are no exception! The explosion of online pattern-gathering sites; Flikr feeds detailing

current projects; and the popular website Ravelry inform the vocal group that embraces yarn and needles. The Knitter’s Life List, by fiber fanatic Gwen W. Steege, is a comprehensive guide to everything a knitter wants to know, from yarn types to classic techniques for sweaters, shawls, hats, mittens, bags, and socks and interviews with ground-breaking designers. Festivals, museums, trivia, and a lighthearted attitude make this a must-read for fiber-lovers serious about their art.

The Knitter’s Life List Paper with flaps: $24.95 US / $29.95 CANNo. 62996 | ISBN 978-1-60342-996-2Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout320 pages | 8 x 9N9-copy floor display: $224.55 US / $269.55 CANNo. 622034 | ISBN 978-1-61212-034-8

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Circular Knitting Workshopmargaret radcliffe

Margaret Radcliffe, author of the bestseller The Knitting Answer Book, has produced the first comprehensive reference work on circular knitting for

knitters of all levels. Like her previous book, The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques, this seminal and user-friendly workbook covers all the methods and techniques best worked in the round, including Fair Isle, twined knitting, helix, tubular knitting, and double knitting. Basic patterns for working with each technique are included, so readers can try their hand at socks, hats, bags, sweaters, shawls, mittens, and vests.

Circular Knitting WorkshopPaper: $24.95 US / $29.95 CANNo. 62999 | ISBN 978-1-60342-999-3Full-color; photographs throughout320 pages | 8K x 10Y ◆ Coming in January 2012

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Bring colorful life to all your knitting projects! Multicolor knitting techniques are clearly

explained with step-by-step photographs. Includes chapters on stripes, stitch effects, knitting with multicolor or variegated yarns, stranded knitting, and intarsia, as well as basic projects to illustrate each technique.

The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques Hardcover with jacket: $29.95 US / $35.95 CANNo. 62040 | ISBN 978-1-60342-040-2Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout320 pages | 8K x 10Y

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The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebookdeborah robson & carol ekarius

Created for knitters, spinners, weavers, and other fiber artists as well as animal raisers, all of whom are passionate about their craft, The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook

is a one-of-a-kind photographic encyclopedia of more than 200 animals and the fibers they produce. Each spread includes photographs of the featured animal (including sheep, goats, alpacas and llamas, bison, musk oxen, and even dogs!), as well as samples of the raw fiber, cleaned fleece, and yarn spun, knit, and woven. No other book covers so many fiber animals in such detail; it’s a stunning collection of photographs and an inexhaustible source of expert information.

The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook Hardcover with jacket: $35.00 US / $41.95 CANNo. 62711 | ISBN 978-1-60342-711-1Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout448 pages | 8N x 10

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Knit Your Own Dogsally muir & joanna osborne

No barking, feeding, or shedding — and no vet bills. The knitted dog is the ideal companion! Knit Your Own Dog is the irresistible guide to knitting the perfect

pup, with patterns for 25 breeds from Poodle to Labrador. The patterns are easy for both new and experienced knitters, and each pattern is accompanied by a description of the breed as well as tips for choosing yarns, stuffing and finishing the dogs, and adding personality to your creations. It’s the perfect pet for knitters and dog lovers and includes breeds from Afghan hounds to Wire-haired Fox Terriers, French Bulldogs to Siberian Huskies.

Knit Your Own Dog Paper: $14.95 US/$18.95 CAN No. 81874 | ISBN 978-1-57912-874-6 Full color; photographs throughout 176 pages | 8½ x 6¾ 6-copy counter display: $89.70 US/$113.70 CAN No. 81877 | ISBN 978-1-57912-877-7 Black Dog & Leventhal

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“They’re quiet, they’re small, and best of all, they won’t leave coiled piles of yarn on your lawn.” — entertainment Weekly

“A book full of the fun of knitting and the joy of being a dog lover.” — Knitty.com

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Spud & Chloë at the Farmsusan b. anderson

Fans of world-class knitter Susan B. Anderson have something new to celebrate with Spud & Chloë at the Farm, a knit-and-read book with 13 farm-centric projects

for homespun toys, plus a read-aloud story. The projects follow Spud, a feisty sheep, and Chloë, his perky owner, as they travel to a farm and meet the barnyard denizens, including a brown cow, mice, a dog, and a barn cat. The book also gives instructions for making all the farm props, such as a picket fence, bales of hay, baskets, and even a foldable barn, making it a must-have for knitters and their loved ones.

Spud & Chloë at the Farm Paper-over-board: $13.95 US | $16.95 CAN No. 85430 | ISBN 978-1-57965-430-6 Full color; photographs and illustrations throughout 112 pages | 6¾ x 8N Artisan

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Sock Yarn One-Skein Wondersjudith durant

Sock yarn isn’t just for socks anymore! Veteran knitter Judith

Durant has selected 101 original patterns for items that can be created from just a single skein of sock yarn — adorable baby clothes, warm mittens and hats, beautiful scarves, original jewelry, bags, cozies — even a dog sweater and a lampshade! Contributed by yarn shops and designers throughout North America, the patterns are fetching and fun to knit. Some knit up in less than three hours, others make creative use of sock yarn leftovers, and several make heirloom-worthy gifts.

One-Skein Wondersjudith durant

Every knitter’s closet has lonely skeins of orphan yarn that never

seem to get used. Now they have a purpose — 101 purposes, actually. Contributed by yarn-shop owners across the country, these patterns for hats, mittens, scarves, bags, socks, baby sweaters, and much more can each be knit with a single skein of yarn.

◆ 108,000 copies in print

Sock Yarn One-Skein WondersPaper: $18.95 US / $22.95 CANNo. 62579 | ISBN 978-1-60342-579-7Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout288 pages | 8 x 8K8-copy counter display: $151.60 US / $183.60 CANNo. 62758 | ISBN 978-1-60342-758-6

One-Skein WondersPaper: $18.95 US / $22.95 CANNo. 67645 | ISBN 978-1-58017-645-3Two-color with 24-page full-color insert; photographs and illustrations throughout240 pages | 8 x 8K8-copy counter display:$151.60 US / $183.60 CANNo. 67728 | ISBN 978-1-58017-728-3

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101 Designer One-Skein Wondersjudith durant

For every solitary skein of yarn there is a perfectly wonderful small

pattern. Knitwear designers from across North America offer their favorite little projects — each using just one ball of yarn. Hats, scarves, bags, shawls, pillows, and other one-skein wonders make fun weekend projects.


Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wondersjudith durant

Indulge in one skein of high-end yarn and knit a

fabulous project to cherish forever. Projects include cuddly baby blankets, fancy wraps, personal accessories, and plush toys. A little indulgence has never been so rewarding.


101 Designer One-Skein Wonders Paper: $18.95 US / $22.95 CAN No. 67688 | ISBN 978-1-58017-688-0 Two-color with 32-page full-color insert; illustrations throughout | 256 pages | 8 x 8K 8-copy counter display: $151.60 US/ $183.60 CAN No. 67708 | ISBN 9781580177085

Luxury Yarn One-Skein WondersPaper: $18.95 US / $22.95 CANNo. 62079 | ISBN 978-1-60342-079-2Two-color with 48-page full-color insert; photographs and illustrations throughout272 pages | 8 x 8K8-copy counter display:$151.60 US / $183.60 CANNo. 62111 | ISBN 978-1-60342-111-9

16-copy One-Skein Wonders series display: $303.20 US / $367.20 CANNo. 62771 | ISBN 978-1-60342-771-5

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Stitch ’n Bitch Superstar Knittingdebbie stoller

Lace, intarsia, beaded knits, Fair Isle . . . knitters who learned the

basics with Debbie Stoller’s Stitch ’n Bitch are hungry to learn these advanced techniques from the master! Debbie’s “get your needles out, girlfriend” style and friendly direction give confidence to knitters eager to get past the knit-and-purl scarf and into delicious techniques showcased in 41 patterns. Full-color photos show off the dresses, sweaters, accessories, and socks in loving detail, and step-by-step instruction offers the finishing touch.

Stitch ’n Bitchdebbie stoller

In Stitch ’n Bitch, Debbie Stoller — founder of the first Stitch ’n Bitch

knitting group in New York City — covers every aspect of knitting and the knitting-together lifestyle. Writing with wit and attitude (The Knitty-Gritty, Blocking for Blockheads), she explains the different types of needles and yarns (and sheep, too) and all the techniques from basic to fancy, knit to purl to cast-off. At the heart of the book are 40 stylish patterns including Alien Scarf, Big Bad Baby Blanky, Mohair Hoodie, Kitty and Devil Hat, Cell Phone Cozy, and Wonder Woman Bikini.


Stitch ’n Bitch Superstar Knitting Paper: $17.95 US | $21.95 CAN No. 13597 | ISBN: 978-0-76113-597-5 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 384 pages | 8 x 9V 5-copy counter display: $89.75 US/ $109.75 CAN No. 26233 | ISBN 978-0-76116-233-9 Workman

Stitch ‘n Bitch Paper: $13.95 US | $17.50 CAN No. 12818 | ISBN: 978-0-76112-818-2 Two-color with 32-page four-color insert 256 pages | 8 x 8 8-copy counter display: $111.60 US | $140.00 CAN No. 23219 | ISBN 978-0-76113-219-6 Workman

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Son of Stitch ‘n Bitch Paper: $15.95 US | $19.95 CAN No. 14617 | ISBN 978-0-76114-617-9 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 224 pages | 8 x 8 8-copy counter display: $127.60 US | $159.60 CAN No. 24794 | ISBN 978-0-76114-794-7 Workman

Stitch ‘n Bitch Nation Paper: $15.95 US | $21.95 CAN No. 13590 | ISBN 978-0-76113-590-6 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 304 pages | 8 x 8 8-copy counter display: $127.60 US | $175.60 CAN No. 23626 | ISBN 978-0-76113-626-2 Workman

Stitch ’n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker Paper: $15.95 US | $21.95 CAN No. 13985 | ISBN 978-0-76113-985-0 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 256 pages | 8 x 8 8-copy counter display: $127.60 US | $175.60 CAN No. 24057 | ISBN 978-0-76114-057-3 Workman

Stitch ’n Bitch: A Knitter’s Design Journal Paper: $11.95 US | $14.95 CAN No. 13833 | ISBN 978-0-76113-833-4 Two-color; durable soft cover 208 pages | 5 x 7 Workman





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2-at-a-Time Socksmelissa morgan-oakes

K nitting one sock is fun and reward-ing, but finishing the second one

can be boring. Now an easy-to-learn new technique enables sock stitchers to work on two socks at one time, finishing both parts of the pair on the same day. Step-by-step photographs illustrate the method of casting on and knitting two socks together on one long circular needle. Best of all, any sock pattern can be adapted to this innovative 2-at-a-time technique, so the fun doesn’t end with the 15 original patterns in this book. Lonely, abandoned single socks are now a thing of the past!


Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socksmelissa morgan-oakes

Ever since knitwear designer Melissa Morgan-Oakes revolutionized

the world of sock making with 2-at-a-Time Socks, delighted knitters have clamored for more. Now, Morgan-Oakes demonstrates how to knit two socks at a time while working from the toe up — allowing the knitter to try on the socks as she works, avoid running out of yarn before the feet are complete, and avoid using the kitchener stitch to finish off the toes. The technique can be applied to absolutely any sock pattern, but Morgan-Oakes provides 15 original sock designs for men, women, children, and babies.

2-at-a-Time SocksHardcover with concealed wire-o:$16.95 US / $19.95 CANNo. 67691 | ISBN 978-1-58017-691-0Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout144 pages | 7 x 9

Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time SocksHardcover with concealed wire-o:$16.95 US / $19.95 CANNo. 62533 | ISBN 978-1-60342-533-9Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout176 pages | 7 x 9

“Imagine — socks that match perfectly every time! Double your output with half the effort.”

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Itty-Bitty Toyssusan b. anderson

Knitters of all levels will love making these adorable hand-knit playthings, created by one of today’s most exciting designers. Includes step-by-step directions, clear diagrams and drawings, and gorgeous photographs.

Itty-Bitty Nurserysusan b. anderson

Itty-Bitty Nursery showcases 40 projects that are utterly charming and very usable: baby sets, toys, stroller blankets, and so much more, from the designer behind the iconic Spud & Chloë series from Blue Sky Alpaca yarns.

Itty-Bitty Hatssusan b. anderson

40 irresistible designs for infants and toddlers — fun, hip, creative patterns with decorative flourishes that are witty, whimsical, and undeniably unique. The perfect gift for any knitter who loves gift knitting and appreciates a creative spark from one of today’s hot designers. Itty-Bitty Hats Paper-over-board with concealed wire-o:$17.95 US / $22.50 CAN No. 85295 | ISBN 978-1-57965-295-1 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 176 pages; 7 x 9K | Artisan

Itty-Bitty Nursery Paper-over-board with concealed wire-o:$17.95 US / $22.50 CAN No. 85334 | ISBN: 978-1-57965-334-7 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 176 pages | 7 x 9K | Artisan

Itty-Bitty Toys Paper-over-board with concealed wire-o:$17.95 US / $22.50 CAN No. 85376 | ISBN: 978-1-57965-376-7 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 176 pages | 7 x 9K | Artisan

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The Knitting Answer Bookmargaret radcliffe

All knitters would love to have access to a 24-hour hotline that

helps stressed-out crafters solve the problems they encounter. Here it is — a portable resource that answers every question and soothes every worry that knitters are likely to face. From needle sizes and yarn weights to dropped stitches, tight ribbing, chart reading, and curling edges, veteran knitter Margaret Radcliffe unravels every mystery.

Knit Socks!betsy lee mccarthy

Now in a paperback edition that tucks easily into your knitting

bag, Storey’s best-selling sock-knitting book is better than ever! Classic, cozy, colorful sock patterns plus new advice on choosing sock yarns — what feels best, what holds its shape, and what really lasts — help even beginners make great socks on the first try. Betsy McCarthy has added a new chart that provides alternative yarn weights and the corresponding number of stitches needed for each pattern and size. Knit Socks! offers an endless array of exciting options for keeping feet comfortable, warm, and beautiful.


The Knitting Answer Book Flexibind with cloth spine: $14.95 US / $17.95 CANNo. 67599 | ISBN 978-1-58017-599-9Two-color; illustrations throughout400 pages | 4K x 6W10-copy mixed counter display (5 Crochet Answer, 5 Knitting Answer):$139.50 US / $169.50 CANNo. 67788 | ISBN 978-1-58017-788-7

Knit Socks! Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN No. 62549 | ISBN 978-1-60342-549-0 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 176 pages | 6 x 9

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Teen Knitting Clubjennifer wenger, carol abrams, maureen lasher

Whether on their own or together with friends in after-school

clubs, recreation centers, or yarn shops, kids are discovering that knitting is more than following directions. It’s a fun way to relax and hang out, a way to surprise a friend with a handmade sweet sixteen present, a way to discover the creative “me” in themselves. Teen Knitting Club shows them how they can do it all — from learning the basics to forming knitting clubs of their own. Firsthand stories and tips from scores of teens both advise and encourage readers, while lively four-color photographs show what can be done with just a little practice.

Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleecegail callahan

Hand dyeing is easy and fun, and the result is gorgeous yarn or

fleece, dyed to suit a specific color whim or to provide a precise quantity for a special project. With little more than yarn, dye, and heat (a microwave or traditional oven, a sturdy kettle, or even a Crock-Pot), fiber enthusiasts can satisfy every color craving right in their home kitchens. Detailed advice on color theory and types of dyes sets beginners on the right color path, and eight patterns offer fun projects for using colorful yarns.

Teen Knitting Club Paper-over-board with concealed wire-o: $17.95 US/ $26.95 CAN No. 85244 | ISBN: 978-1-57965-244-9 Full-color; photographs throughout 144 pages | 7 x 9K Artisan

Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece Hardcover with concealed wire-o: $18.95 US / $22.95 CAN No. 62468 | ISBN 978-1-60342-468-4 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 168 pages | 7 x 9

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Beyond the Square Crochet Motifsedie eckman

Crochet motifs can be circles, stars, triangles, hexagons, and much more. Here are 144 designs of every size and shape, guaranteed to keep crocheters happy for

years as they experiment with color combinations, different sizes, and endless uses for the finished motifs. Sixty clever project ideas show readers how to create trendy wearables, accessories, and soft home goods.


Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs Hardcover with concealed wire-o: $18.95 US / $22.95 CAN No. 62039 | ISBN 978-1-60342-039-6 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 208 pages | 7 x 9

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Around the Corner Crochet Bordersedie eckman

A crochet border is the perfect finishing touch on the edges of any fiber project. Creating one, however, often requires turning a corner and shaping the edging

around a 90-degree angle. This is rarely simple, and most edging patterns don’t include specific instructions for turning the corner. Edie Eckman comes to the rescue with this collection of 150 colorful crochet frames that do supply these instructions. Color photographs let you see the details up close. Easy, marvelous crochet borders are just around the corner!

Around the Corner Crochet BordersPaper: $16.95 US / $19.95 CANNo. 62538 | ISBN 978-1-60342-538-4Full-color; photographs throughout320 pages | 8K x 6

“The perfect addition to a crochet reference library.” — Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot

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The Crochet Answer Bookedie eckman

No matter how experienced the crocheter, sticky questions arise

with each new project. Here are all of those questions, followed by reassuring answers to set every problem right. With advice on everything from counting stitches to blocking and joining, this handy little resource always comes through in a crisis.


Knitting Loves Crochetcandi jensen

Soft, shapely knitting meets pretty, crocheted edgings and embellish-

ments in a collection of designs guaran-teed to convert the knitting-only crowd to the pleasures of crochet. Simple crocheting instructions get knitters up to speed, and lovely photographs will inspire all kinds of stitchers.

The Crochet Answer Book Flexibind with cloth spine: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN No. 67598 | ISBN 978-1-58017-598-2 Two-color; illustrations throughout 320 pages | 4K x 6W 10-copy mixed counter display (5 copies each of Knitting Answer Book and Crochet Answer Book): $139.50 US / $169.50 CAN No. 67788 | ISBN 978-1-58017-788-7

Knitting Loves CrochetPaper: $18.95 US / $22.95 CANNo. 67842 | ISBN 978-1-58017-842-6Full-color; photographs throughout192 pages | 8K x 9K

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Crochet: The Happy Hookerdebbie stoller

Lacy, sexy summer tops. Chic, cozy sweaters. Chunky, funky hats and

colorfully crafty afghans — it all starts with the single, simple act of wrapping a hook around a strand of yarn. Then come the stitches, the flourishes, the unlimited creativity. Stylish, cheeky in tone, and chock-full of information and inspiration, this is the indispensable guide.


Hooked on Crochetcandi jensen

Novice and veteran crocheters will love these 20 projects for bold and

sassy hats, bags, clothing, and home accessories. Beginners will appreciate the thoroughly illustrated instructions on basic crocheting techniques. Step-by-step instructions and trendy patterns make this the book for a new crochet generation.

Stitch ‘n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker Paper: $15.95 US / $21.95 CAN No. 13985 | ISBN 978-0-76113-985-0 Full color; photographs and illustrations throughout 256 pages | 8 x 8 8-copy counter display: $127.60 US / $175.60 No. 24057 | ISBN 978-0-76114-057-3 Workman

Hooked on CrochetPaper: $18.95 US / $22.95 CANNo. 67547 | ISBN 978-1-58017-547-0Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout144 pages | 8K x 10

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Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wondersrebecca yaker and patricia h0skins

Building on the success of Storey’s best-selling One-Yard Wonders, now with 116,000 copies in print, Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins are back with an all-new

collection of 101 sewing projects featuring every kind of fabric used in home sewing today. Each project requires only one yard, making it affordable to explore the qualities of a wide range of fabrics, from home decorating weights to flannel, corduroy, knits, cottons, woolens, and more. Waterproof coated cottons are perfect for a gym bag; knit jersey whips up quickly into a sassy dress; lightweight cotton voile is perfect for a child's smocked sundress. The incredible value of the 101 projects included here is not available anywhere else. Appropriate for all skill levels; many projects can be completed in a few hours.

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Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders Hardcover with concealed wire-o and patterns: $27.50 US / $32.95 CAN No. 62586 | ISBN 978-1-60342-586-5 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 400 pages | 8 x 8K ◆ Coming in November

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Wondersrebecca yaker and patricia h0skins

A single yard of fabric holds endless possibilities. A sturdy shopping

tote, a cuddly stuffed animal, a cheery curtain for a kitchen window, or a festive “Happy Birthday” banner — these and 97 other projects are fun and simple enough to complete in a few hours. Easy-to-follow instructions, templates, and patterns guide crafters from cutting the fabric through sewing on buttons. Beautiful fabric never had it so good!


One-Yard WondersHardcover with concealed wire-o and patterns: $22.95 US / $27.95 CANNo. 62449 | ISBN 978-1-60342-449-3Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout304 pages | 8 x 8K

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Mend It Betterkristin m. roach

Sewers and crafters of all stripes are looking for new ideas and fresh ways to reuse and refresh old clothing — and what better way to do that than to “mend

it better”? Blogger Kristin M. Roach, creator of the popular website Craft Leftovers, takes an innovative approach to using traditional techniques such as darning, patching, and stitching to give new life and contemporary looks to worn jeans, jackets, dresses, coats, homewares, and more. The techniques are showcased with clear step-by-step instructions and feature dozens of inspiring examples and photographs from her own work and that of other notable craft bloggers and artisans. Wear those patches proudly!

Mend It BetterHardcover with padding: $18.95 US / $22.95 CANNo. 62564 | ISBN 978-1-60342-564-3Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout272 pages | 7 x 8◆ Coming in January 2012

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Sew Up a Home Makeoverlexie barnes

Designer Lexie Barnes shows readers how to stitch up 50 fresh, fun, pattern-free sewing projects to create new looks that reflect the individual sewer’s unique

needs, taste, and personal style. The illustrated instructions are easy to follow and include options for creative variations and customization, making this book a fun, inexpensive, and creative alternative to expensive new furniture and remodeling. Go from drab to fab with simple slipcovers, handmade pillows, lampshades, and window treatments. Show your flair for décor with a chair cover or colorful floor mat. With dramatic before-and-after examples, Sew Up a Home Makeover is a creative resource that crafty sewers will turn to every time they’re ready for a new look.

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Sew Up a Home MakeoverPaper: $19.95 US / $23.95 CANNo. 62797 | ISBN 978-1-60342-797-5Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout192 pages | 8 x 9◆ Coming in August

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The Fashion Designer’s Handbook and Kitmarjorie galen

According to the New York Times, the No. 1 dream career for tween girls is fashion designer — and why not? They love Project Runway, read fashion magazines

and blogs, and follow their favorite designers on Facebook and Twitter. Now with The Fashion Designer’s Handbook and Kit, girls ages 7 to 12 can learn everything they need to start designing clothes and can test their ideas by creating doll-size outfits. Combining a full-color book with a starter kit of tools and trimmings (a dress form, 27 patterns, ribbon, rickrack, and two swatches of fabric), it will inspire any girl to create a fabulously hip wardrobe to fit her 11½-inch fashion dolls, including Barbie. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions, The Fashion Designer’s Handbook and Kit covers design and sewing basics and expands on them with ideas for stitches, appliqué, patterns, and how to design clothes.

The Fashion Designer’s Handbook and Kit Paper: $25.95 US/ $29.95 CAN No. 15479 | ISBN 978-0-76115-479-2 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout Kit includes dress form and fabric 144-page book; Box: 9K x 10; Book: 7 x 9Y Workman ◆ Coming in November

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When it comes to wedding dresses, most people believe the more fabric the better.

Here Comes the Bride

W hat does the fashion runway have in common with a walk down the aisle? Answer: the wedding

dress. It’s a tradition to end every fashion collection with the designer’s showstopping wedding dress design. Just when it seemed like every single variation of the white wedding dress had been done, designers take the challenge one step further. Nowadays, we see runway wedding dresses made of paper and white plastic garbage bags. See if you can come up with something new. Ours is made from a white T-shirt and rows and rows of mismatched lace trim. To make our wedding dress, follow the Princess Party Dress instructions but use white cotton jersey fabric. Before attaching the skirt to the bodice, pin and sew 18-inch-long pieces of lace onto the skirt one on top of the other, overlapping each piece of lace about 1⁄8 inch. Sew a small piece of lace to the top of the bodice. Make a veil by cutting a 14-inch circle of white tulle netting, and pinning it to the doll’s hair.

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weaters may make you feel relaxed and homey, but

jackets make you look and feel dressed and ready to

face the world. Jackets are short or long, boxy or tailored,

hooded, wooly, fuzzy, with a collar or collarless like the

mod jackets that took America by storm when the Beatles

invaded our shores. Don’t be scared—our jacket projects

look sophisticated, but they are really very easy to make.

PROJECTS

LittleRedCape,

p. 80

CocoJacket,

p. 82

DuffleCoat, p. 84

CHAPTER 9

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Supplies* 7-inch by 7-inch piece

of lightweight wool or synthetic fabric that won’t unravel (like the synthetic fabric used to make sports uniforms), or even T-shirt fabric

* Scissors

* Ruler

* Needle and thread

* Small piece of VelcroPATTERN

included

Little Black DressLevel:

Horrified by the gaudy array of colors worn by women at parties, designer Coco Chanel decided that we would be

more dignified in black and in the 1920s introduced the now famous little black dress. She was right! Today just about every woman in the Western world has at least one—it’s easy to wear, easy to dress up or down depending on the occasion, and above all, easy to look good in. Our version is inspired by the simple black sheath Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. But there’s no rule that says it must be black, so make it silver, gold, red, or any color you like.

DRESSES 71

Make It

Make the dress1. With right sides together, place the

two back pieces on top of the front,

matching the shoulders and sides,

and pin in place. Sew shoulder and

side seams 1⁄8 inch in from the edge.

2. Turn right side out and try on the

dummy. Sew on a few tiny pieces of

Velcro or snaps along the center back

opening to close the dress, leaving

1 inch or so open at the bottom.

Cut the fabric1. Copy or

trace the

pattern pieces

on page 127

for the front

and back of

the dress. Cut

out the paper

patterns.

2. Fold the

fabric in half.

Pin the front

pattern piece to the fabric along the

fold through both layers of fabric. Pin

the back pattern piece through both

layers of fabric, but not on the fold.

3. Cut carefully around the pattern

edges, and remove pins and pattern.

You will have one front and two back

pieces.

The Perfect Little Dress

S lim and sophisticated, effortless and elegant, Audrey Hepburn was a lot like the little black dress itself. She

looked great but never like she was trying too hard.One of the most famous little black dresses (right) was designed for her role in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s by French designer Hubert de Givenchy. The Givenchy creation was the perfect dress, the scene outside Tiffany’s windows was the perfect fashion moment in film, and Audrey, in her role as Holly Golightly, was the perfect new icon: the fashion forward New York City single girl.

Making a tunic

Pin in place

Folding triangles

Trace triangular shapes

Matching seams 80

Sewing the hem 80

Double layered bodice 86

Gather the skirt 86

Mark the fabric

Bodice pieces

Connecting the dots



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