Books!

very first off is Yeah! I Made It Myself, by Eithne Farry, which has been languishing under a stack of language-related books I have to evaluation for I don’t understand exactly how long. since I came back from London, at the extremely least. Which is a shame, since it’s a charming book.

I fell into instant sympathy with the author, who declares (in the very first fifty pages) her like for bias tape, stitching with providing fabric, as well as bright colo[u]rs.

But, be conscious this is much more of a punk-rock, you-go-girlfriend-type book than a Martha Stewart “here are my 105 downloadable templates” type book. most of the measurements provided are approximate; the “diagrams” are performed in what appears like magic marker. If you requirement constant reassurance that you are “doing it right”, this is not the book for you; if you want to feel as if any type of method you do it is right (within reason), jump right in.

This book would be a perfect present for a teen buddy who wishes to sew however is put off by the embellished-quilted-vest crowd you see on a great deal “traditional” stitching books … just keep an eye on your curtains.

The other book that’s up for evaluation today is 99 methods To Cut, Sew, tie & rock Your scarf I was truly looking ahead to this one, since I’m always thinking about methods to make clothing-type stuff from things that aren’t necessarily material (although of program with scarves it’s altering one clothing-type thing into one more clothing-type thing, or, in this case, 99 other clothing-type things).

All of the 99 versions in this book have women’s names, and, believe it or not, my copy fell available to “Erin” … which is a balloon skirt. Not an auspicious start, although your viewpoint of balloon skirts may differ from mine. (My viewpoint is I dislike ’em.) I believe this was a indication that I’m not the meant audience for this book: very first off, I don’t truly ever “rock” anything I’m using — I prefer to “power-pop” my clothing, the choruses are much better — likewise I’m not a huge fan of the halter top, versions of which I would quote take up a great quarter of the “99 ways”. One other reason why I figured I wasn’t the audience for this book: none of the illustrated designs are using eyeglasses! (Sunglasses don’t count.)

However, if you are a halter-top fan, as well as you have been looking for a great quick balloon-skirt pattern, this book is totally for you. The directions are remove as well as simple to comply with as well as there’s a fantastic glossary of terms at the end. as well as even if you don’t want 47 scarf-based tops that you can’t wear a bra under, the “Jolene” kimono-style jacket is truly lovely.

Again, though, this is a stitching book for non-sewers: almost every job can be made without a machine, as well as the emphasis is heavily on “find the scarf (preferably in a thrift store) today, wear it out tonight.”

I really got two copies of this, so if you want one, here’s exactly how to get it: be the very first person to tell me where I can buy two more lawns of this cotton poplin camouflage fabric:

I had just sufficient for a skirt … I thought. then I saw that I’d dropped the center-back pattern piece on the floor. D’oh! So assist me out, as well as get a free book! email or comments are both fine methods to enter. If you leave a comment, though, make sure I can reach you to get an address for the sending of your prize!

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