The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to break out of your comfort zone and try a new craft. We’ve shared some of our authors’ resolutions for 2012. Now CrafterNews wants to know what’s on your list. Since we all know how hard it is to stick to a resolution, we’re giving away five beginner-friendly books to help you on your crafting adventure!
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Posts Tagged ‘Sewing’
New Year, New Craft. Win a Book to Keep Your Crafty Resolution
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012Travel Checkers from Sew What You Love by Tanya Whelan
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends. We at CrafterNews have a good old-fashioned solution to passing those long, lazy vacation days: checkers!
Exclusive Free Project from Tanya Whelan of Grand Revival Designs
Sunday, December 18th, 2011 Grand Revival designer Tanya Whelan’s new book Sew What You Love hits bookstore shelves (and online retailers, of course) December 27, 2011, but Tanya is offering an exclusive free project not featured in the book on her website. Check out the details here!
Celebrate The America’s Cup with Racing Stripe Towels from Annie Selke
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
It’s not every day that we at CrafterNews get to mix craft with sport, but alas, we have found the perfect occasion!
Update Your Winter Coat with Tips from Built by Wendy
Friday, November 4th, 2011
No cold weather ensemble is complete without the perfect coat. With these four simple tips from Wendy Mullin, author of Built by Wendy Dresses and Built by Wendy Coats and Jackets, you can transform an old garment into a totally new piece that you’ll wear season after season. After all, as Wendy says, “Since outerwear is the kind of piece you may end up wearing every day, it’s a great billboard for expressing your personality.”
Never Too Late for a Tutu
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011Halloween has come and gone, but given its crafty nature, we would like to dedicate one more post to one of our favorite days of the year. On Monday, we showcased the gorgeous and spec-friendly Black Swan mask from Karrie Witkin. Today we will share the basic steps to creating a sweet tutu, from [...]
Clear the Clutter with help from The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
From BurdaStyle.com, the largest DIY fashion and sewing community, comes The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook, the most comprehensive, hip, and creative guide to sewing clothes with style. But before you begin a new project, you must clear the clutter! In the below excerpt, our authors offer helpful tips and tricks for making the most of your sewing space.
Ask the Experts: Sewing Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Monday, October 31st, 2011Have you ever sewed something that ended up in the scrap pile? A skirt that was too short, wonky seams that wouldn’t lie flat, or a fabric that looked great on the bolt but didn’t suit the pattern you picked? Not to worry, you’re in good company. Some of our favorite sewing authors share a few disaster stories lurking in their past and offer tips to salvage projects gone bad–or at least prevent future catastrophes.
Amy Sedaris on The Party Dress Book by Mary Adams
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Comedian and entertainer Amy Sedaris is no stranger to crafting. In addition to writing her own craft book, Simpler Times, in November 2010, she is also a fan and friend of our own Mary Adams, author of The Party Dress Book. In fact, Amy owns at least nine of Mary’s gorgeous dresses. Check out Amy’s fabulous introduction to The Party Dress Book.
