Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew

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Author: Amy Karol
ISBN: 0307347214
Number of Pages: 144
Publication Date: 2007-06-19
Publisher: Potter Craft
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Book Description
Author Amy Karol, whose Angry Chicken is one of the best-loved craft blogs on the Web, brings stitchers everywhere a down-to-earth introduction to sewing, including thirty projects so adorable and cool they’ll inspire anyone to pick up a needle and thread.

Written with Amy’s characteristic warmth and flair, you’ll find information on basic equipment and supplies, advice on choosing and using fabrics, and a fantastic section on techniques. In addition, Amy walks readers through easy, inspiring patterns designed for the fashion-savvy crafter. Playful, modern projects, which include pillows, aprons, and purses, help novices master sewing skills while providing immediate sewing gratification—and confidence. Best of all, Amy explains what’s easy, what’s hard, and when not to sweat the small stuff.

With its best-friend tone, solid reference section, and supercute projects, this is the introduction to sewing that you won’t want to be without.

Customer Reviews (73 total reviews)

Cute, but lacking.
by Customer AMCKZ3KV8JSA at November 15th, 2008
I really liked a lot of projects in this book and I felt that the author really put a lot of ... (read more)

Great effort on Amy's part
by Customer A1GLVLP1XEROBK at November 14th, 2008
Half of me really likes this book, but the other half doesn't. At first glance, it's glossy and ... (read more)

Bend-o-saurus aceness with an Angry Chick who isn't as angry as you'd think
by Customer A60RVOGF3RSTP at October 30th, 2008
This is a really free and easy book with very inspiring projects.

The mood is very ... (read more)

good inspiration
by Customer A3O83K4UEEZZWX at October 17th, 2008
I am an experienced sewer, but have not sewn in many years. I borrowed this book from the ... (read more)

good inspiration
by Customer A3O83K4UEEZZWX at October 17th, 2008
I am an experienced sewer, but have not sewn in many years. I borrowed this book from the ... (read more)

Truly a beginner's guide to sewing and with great projects!
by Customer A3E05XIDXAN3JD at September 23rd, 2008
Love this book! Before using this book, I had never sewn a stitch, but was aching to learn. This ... (read more)

Bend the Rules Sucking more like it.
by Customer A39G9F30FSNS3E at September 13th, 2008
Okay, it's one thing to bend the rules a little when sewing, it is another to make a bunch of ... (read more)

Sewing by the rules
by Customer A10GIL6M10CETD at August 25th, 2008
Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew This book is not so much ... (read more)

Bend-The-Rules Sewing
by Customer AZCSHFF72SIR1 at July 07th, 2008
This is the best beginning sewing book I've seen so far. The projects are creative, fun and wonderfully illustrated with great photos.

Bend-The-Rules Sewing
by Customer AZCSHFF72SIR1 at July 07th, 2008
This is the best beginning sewing book I've seen so far. The projects are creative, fun and wonderfully illustrated with great photos.