NEW
T-Shirt Style
by Gabrielle Sterbenz
Get out your scissors & a t-shirt and get ready to fashion one of a closet-full of hip t-shirts in styles from chic to street.  Most take only minutes to make.  31 fresh projects plus 31 style variation.  Over 480 full color photos, easy-to-follow instructions, step-by-step illustrated techniques and a stand-up format that allows "hands-free" crafting!
127 page Soft cover book.

See and Sew
A Sewing Book for Children
by Tina Davis
This book is an invitation to sew.  No single book can teach you everything there is to know about sewing.  There are some things about sewing that you have to discover for yourself.  But this book can give you a good start by showing you what some of the possibilities are. Basic instruction along with 14 projects.
139 page hard cover book.

The Sewing Stitch & Textile Bible
by Lorna Knight
An invaluable resource for sewers of all abilities, this guide offers practical help with all of the essential hand- and machine-sewing techniques, from stitches & fastenings to fabrics and seams.  Beginners will find instruction in basic skills, guided by clear photographs and diagrams.  Advanced sewers will find new applications for the sewing skills.  A comprehensive Stitch Directory features functional & decorative stitches created by hand, sewing machine & serger.  A Textile Directory provides information on working with over 70 fabrics, from delicate chiffon & lace to heavy-duty denim, and tips on suitable stitches & applications.  Hard cover, 256 pages.

Denim Redesign
by Indygo Junction
Create altered clothing!  Repurpose denim jeans from your closet or thrift shop and make your own one-of-a-kind fashions.  Learn techniques - appliqué, needle felting, image embellishment, and yarn collage.  Customize purses, jeans, jackets, aprons & skirt. 20 projects.  Soft cover, 87 pages.

My Style, My Place
by Allyce King & Nicole Thieret
Do you ever find yourself browsing through stores or fashion magazines & wishing you could afford even a fraction of what you see?  Well, you can!  You just need the inspiration & know-how.  My Style, My place will show you how to transform the clothes in your closet into designer-inspired new looks that will make your friends envious.  Then once you've spiced up your wardrobe, the authors share ideas for making your space truly you own with cool projects for your apartment, dorm room or bedroom.  More than 24 projects and a free CD-ROM with 15 embroidery designs. Soft cover, 123 pages.

Pillow Talk
by Pam Damour & Katie Bartz
Sensational home decor through embroidery.  Pam and Katie are a powerful team, combining their years of sewing & decorating experience to show you how to create for your home - beautifully and professionally.  Basic information and 20 projects.  Free CD-ROM with beautiful machine embroidery including two alphabets.   Hardcover, 160 pages.

The Impatient Patchworker
by Jayne Emerson
Perfect for would-be stitchers who love the idea of beautiful handmade crafts for the home but don't have lots of time.  Using patchwork patterns & techniques,  you can create beautiful items for home & wardrobe, all with a unique handmade look.  Create placemats, throw, tote bags & more using the easy to follow step-by-step instruction that accompany each design.  Filled with tips for choosing & matching fabrics, piecing projects together, and sewing shortcuts.  Soft cover, 112 pages.

Romantic Home Sewing
by Christina Strutt
Cottage-style projects to stitch for the home.  From the creative talent behind Britain's beloved Cabbages & Roses vintage-style fabric company, Romantic Home Sewing includes more than 30 easy-to-sew projects that will transform your home into a warm, lovely tableau of hand-crafted detail.  From pillow to aprons, duvet covers to lamp shades,  Romantic Home Sewing is the ultimate guide to creating the inviting, charming home you crave-all with your own two hands.  Soft cover, 144 pages.

Fun & Fabulous Tops to Sew
by Valerie Van Arsdale Sharader
10 Easy designs for the totally cool beginner.  The hippest tops ever are right here and they're so easy to sew!  If you want to wear super stylish tops without spending a lot of money, you should make them yourself!  You can choose the perfect color, fabric & design to match your coolest skirts or favorite jeans.  From the Happy Halter and Day or Night Blouse to the Sensatinal Shrug and Sunday Jacket, every project is fabulous!
112 page Hard cover book.

Walk & Roll
by Lynn Lancaster Gorges
Easy sewing projects to assist those with special mobility needs.  Covers, bags & pouches that can be used on traditional walkers, seated walkers, electric scooters & all types of wheelchairs.  Fully illustrated, easy to follow plans, metric conversion instructions.
84 page soft cover book.

Sew Hip
by Shannon Mullen
Make it, wear it, live it!  Strut your style in fashions and accessories you design and make 10 projects include belts, bags, pillows and a quilt.  Impress family and friends with one-of-a-kind hand-sewn gifts!  Bonus DVD teaches the basics of sewing.
71 page soft cover book.

Last-Minute Fabric Gifts
by Cynthia Treen
This book features 30 gifts to make, most of which can be completed in 1 to 6 hours, many of which offer innovative twists on traditional hand-sew, machine-sew and no-sew techniques.  A scarf, sarong-type skirt, baby quilt and handbag are just a few of the fun projects.
144 page Hard cover book.

Altered Clothing
by Kathleen Maggio
Does your wardrobe need an upgrade?  Altered Clothing shows you how to transform basic, out-of-date, or vintage garment & accessories into new custom fashions with a DIY twist.  Tips & tricks from a fashion professional that require minimal investment and allow you to reinvent your entire wardrobe.  Simple sewing tasks that become fabulous embellishment opportunities.  Complete photographic step-by-step instructions, before-and-after shots of every garment, and an array of gallery pieces that provide more inspiration and ideas.
136 page soft cover book.

Sew Subversive
by Stitch Lounge
Fashion is what you make it, not what you can buy off the rack.  Sew Subversive is about making fashion your way, whether it's embellishing or customizing shirts or skirts you bought at the store to make them uniquely your own, or transforming clothes that have lost that lovin' feeling into something completely different & absolutely you - t-shirts into skirts, sweaters into hats & leg warmers, pants into hipbelts.
 186 page soft cover book.

Sew U
by Wendy Mullin
The first truly cool sewing guide for creative girls and budding designers everywhere, it comes complete with three full Simplicity patterns produced exclusively for this book.  Wendy teaches the creatively inclined and ultrastylish how to make the perfect skirt, shirt and pants.  She gives you everything you need to know to begin sewing & provides step-by-step instructions & patterns.
209 page Hard cover book.

101 Ways To Use Your First Sewing Machine
by Elizabeth Dubicki
So you bought your first sewing machine - now what>  Expert sewing author Elizabeth Dubicki will take you from fashion to hone dec with 101 useful & money-saving ways to use your machine.  Whether you are a beginning sewer or an expert, you will appreciate this must-have reference guide to the basics, including:  Step-by-step instructions, easy clothing alterations & home dec projects, over 75 detailed illustrations and expert tips, tricks & advice to ensure success.  191 page Hard cover book.

In Stitches
by Amy Butler
Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing.  In this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns, she presents charming projects ranging from a cozy duvet cover to a smart apron.  Beautiful photographs inspire, wile illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions (minus the confusing sewing lingo) make it a cinch for sewers of all skill levels-even beginners-to achieve beautiful results.  Ten pattern sheets are included.  Amy shares tips on finding and treating new or vintage fabrics & has included a comprehensive techniques section, glossary, and resource guide.  Whether it's chic placemats, pretty hand towels or a luxurious sleeping mask, In Stitches has patterns for every room and every mood.  176 page Hard cover book.

Sewing Fun for Kids
Patchwork, Gifts & More!

Kids ages 7 & up can sew by hand or machine using clear, illustrated instructions.  Patchwork projects include game boards, pillows & quilts.   Clear instructions for using a variety of threads, ribbon, fabric and felt, fusible web, adhesives, freezer paper, rulers & templates.  Easy-to-follow instructions & safety precautions. 
128 page soft cover

Fabric Bowls
by Linda Johansen
Make a one tonight and use it tomorrow!  5 versatile bowl designs to create in the fabric and colors you choose.  Linda shares her secrets for crisp, flexible forms, choosing and using  various materials for interfacing; and creating special effects.  Bowls are reversible and washable!
47 page Soft cover

Fabric Boxes
by Linda Johansen
Make a fabric box tonight and give it away tomorrow!  13 beautiful projects for square boxes, to-go boxes, treasure chests, recipe boxes & more, all with lids included.  8 basic box designs offer unlimited options.  Each box is unique-choose theme fabrics, hand-dyes and embellish to suit your style.  Bonus full-size pattern pullout
48 page Soft cover

NEW
Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques
by Nancy Bednar & JoAnn Pugh-Gannon
If you want to get creative with your sewing machine, extend its potential, and achieve more professional results, then look up these techniques plus dozens more.  There are ten types of appliqué alone to choose from!  All of the classic and updated treatments will take your garment nd home-decorating projects from ordinary to sublime. Bonus:  tips on knowing your sewing machine.
336 page Soft cover book.

NEW
Serge Smart

17 serge and sew designs for your serger including an apron, poncho, skirt tote, quilt runner, pillow set, draperies and roman shade.  Basic instruction chapters as well.
48 page soft cover book.

Heirloom Sewing by Serger DVD
with Martha Pullen & Kathy McMakin
Do you love heirloom sewing and serger sewing? Why not combine the two, making heirloom sewing twice as fast. You will learn about appropriate trims for heirloom serging as well as the importance of needle placement when serging. This DVD will unveil serger techniques you never thought possible.
$39.00

Serge With Confidence
by Nancy Zieman
Expand your skills beyond those using a traditional sewing machine to discover the ease & versatility of creating wonderful projects with a serger instead.  Comprehensive overview of a serger & how to use it.  Overview of the types of stitches available, products & tools.  18 inspirational projects, from wardrobe pieced & accessories to home decor & holiday ides, all fully illustrated & beautifully photographed.  Thorough guide to keeping you serger running smoothly and trouble-free.
128 page soft cover book.

Let's Sew!
A Beginner's Sewing Guide
by Nancy Zieman

Chapters include:  Tool talk, sewing machine savvy, spotlight on sergers, patter power, and fabric facts.  Covers altering patterns, layout, cutting out, stitching & serging seams, darts, gathering fabric, inserting a zipper and much, much more!
75 page soft cover

Sewing 101

A complete sewing course in a book!  Written for the absolute beginner, these through instructions & step-by-step photographs expertly guide you through the basics of sewing.  From threading the machine to following patterns & inserting zippers, this book takes the time to teach you every detail.  Written by experienced sewing educators.  Twenty easy projects, including garment & home decor items.  Spiral binding keeps the pages open flat while you sew.
224 page Hard cover

Temporarily Out of Print
We will be glad to put any orders on a wait list
French Sewing by Serger
by Kathy McMakin
Whip out an heirloom in no time using these serging techniques for attaching laces, fabric & entredeux. Patterns & step-by-step directions for several projects including adult & children's collars, half slip, camisole & more.