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Posts Tagged ‘Sewing’

Sneak Peek: Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts

Monday, February 1st, 2010

It may still be chilly where you are, but spring is on the way! As temperatures warm up days get longer, and buds begin to bloom, we all start the annual traditions of spring decorating, organizing, and of course, cleaning. Brightening up your home after the cold winter can be a daunting task, but who better to help than Martha Stewart and her all-new book Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts. The book isn’t available until April, but we’re so excited about it that we wanted to give a sneak peek to CrafterNews readers! Don’t forget to check back in April, when we’ll offer CrafterNews readers an exclusive project download from the book.

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Tags: martha stewart, Sewing
Posted in Sewing


Which Wendy Dress Suits You Best?

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Sofia Coppola and Zooey Deschanel, Claire Danes and Amy Poehler: what do these stars have in common? They’re all huge fans of the classic, clean, and contemporary dresses, separates, and graphic tees that make up Wendy Mullin’s clothing and accessories line, Built by Wendy. And that sounds great for Sofia and Zooey, but what about you? Take our little quiz below to find out which of Wendy’s dresses suits you best.

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Tags: Built by Wendy, potter craft, quiz, Sewing, Wendy Mullin
Posted in Sewing


Project of the Month: Back-to-Back Kanzashi Ornaments

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Shiny tinsel, colorful ornaments, and twinkling lights all make elegant and classic decorations for your Christmas tree, but if you’re looking for something new this winter, try your hand at the Japanese craft of Kanzashi! These fabric flowers made from small petals made of folded fabric were traditionally used to adorn the elaborate hairstyles of the geishas, but have been reinvented by modern crafters as decorations for tote bags, clothing, and Christmas tree ornaments.

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Tags: Diane Gilleland, download, free, japanese, kanzashi, kanzashi in bloom, Sewing, watson-guptill
Posted in Free Projects Project of the Month


Press Release: Design-It-Yourself Clothes by Cal Patch

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Whether you are one of the 3.8 million Project Runway viewers dying to get started creating your own designs or you are tired of trying on clothes that don’t fit exactly right or express your completely unique style, Design-It-Yourself Clothes (Potter Craft, September 22, 2009; $24.99) is the book you have been waiting for. Former Urban Outfitters designer, Cal Patch, teaches you the fundamentals of modern patternmaking so that you, too, can create your own inspired clothing.

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Tags: Cal Patch, crafts, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, patternmaking, Sewing
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A Conversation With Wenlan Chia

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

In 2002, Wenlan Chia’s Twinkle by Wenlan collection debuted at New York Fashion Week and earned rave reviews. Today, Wenlan’s whimsical designs can be found in boutiques around the world and in the pages of In Style, Marie Claire, and Lucky magazines. In her fourth book, Twinkle Sews: 25 Handmade Fashions from the Runway to Your Wardrobe (Potter Craft; September 2009), Wenlan shares the secrets of her sought-after collection, and shows fashionistas how to sew runway-ready designs like the Annie Hall Skirt, the Origami Blouse, and the White Magic Dress.

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Tags: author, fashion, fashion week, interview, Knitting & Crochet, Sewing, twinkle, twinkle sews, wenlan chia
Posted in Sewing



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