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Perfectly Fitted
by Lynne Garner
Learn to create your own sewing patterns with the use of muslin through author Lynne Garner's step-by-step instructions. The resulting patterns fit, are shaped specifically for the body intended, and work with virtually any fabric. Read along as Lynn demonstrates how to adapt a basic bodice, plus sleeve and skirt blocks to create a limitless number of gorgeous tops, trousers, skirts and dresses that all fit to perfection. You'll be able to choose from a range of styles, plus follow professional tips to create your own personalized look!  As a special bonus, detailed instructions cover specifics such as pockets, facings, plackets, waistbands and cuffs, allowing you to further customize garments. The ideas are limitless with Lynn's pattern instruction.
Softcover, 128 pages.

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The Best of Sew Simple Magazine

this treasury of the best of Sew Simple magazine's fresh projects and easy instructions, you now have the freedom to express yourself. Even if you've never sewn a stitch, you'll learn the basic skills while creating polished projects that you'll be proud to flaunt. If you're a seasoned seamstress, you'll find tons of inspiration and dozens of irresistible ideas. With Sew Simple's easy-to-follow illustrated instructions, comprehensive technique guide, and timesaving tips, it's never been easier to express your personal style without breaking the bank! Revamp a room or make over your wardrobe. You can easily customize your world with these 50+ projects for home decor, clothing, and gifts. Happy sewing!
Softcover, 208 pages.

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Sweetly Stitched for Kids
by Gooseberry Patch
18 delightful ideas for stitching up fun for kids.  Make a ruffly skirt, comfy baby quilt, soft building blocks, bibs, dolls and more.  Full-color photos of each project.  Easy-to-follow instructions and complete patterns.
Soft chenille, bright calico, rick-rack, buttons and more...stitch up some goodies for your favorite little people and make memories to last a lifetime. With the help of our brand new craft book, you can make the sweetest toys, pillows, aprons, baby shoes and so much more...18 projects in all! Our book features full-color photos of each project plus complete patterns and easy-to-follow instructions for each one so you can get started in no time.
Softcover, 52 pages.

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Absolutely A-Line
by Wendi Gratz
 Absolutely A-line…absolutely adorable! The classic, always fashionable A-line undergoes a charming reinvention at the hands of stitching whiz Wendi Gratz and a host of talented designers. Working off a single, simple pattern, they demonstrate the versatility of the basic form by creating over two dozen adorable variations—all just for little girls. The 26 projects, all captivatingly photographed, feature a range of structural adaptations and styles. Some have pockets, others have sleeves, and still more have embellishments such as appliqué, piecing, embroidery, and quilting. And there aren’t only dresses, but also jumpers, smocks, tops, and skirts.
The book includes the full pattern, with children’s sizes from three to eight.

131 page soft cover book.

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One-Yard Wonders
by Rebecca Yaker & Patricia Hoskins
Look at all you can make with just one yard of fabric! 101 fun and stylish sewing projects range from clothes and accessories to toys, home decor, baby items, pet beds, bags, and much more. All projects require no more than a single yard of fabric, and most can be completed in just a few hours. Simple step-by-step instructions, plus templates and pattern pieces where needed, make it easy to create something wonderful!

303 page hard cover book.

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Sweet Nursery Chic
by Susan Cousineau
 10 irresistible themes that feature friendly frogs, posh poodles, blushing bunnies, funky monkeys and more! A detailed techniques section with clear and easy instructions for sewing the projects, including tutorials on fusible web applique, choosing fabrics and color schemes, and personalizing your creations to fit your own unique style. Tips for planning the perfect baby shower, from preparing themed foods and decor, to displaying and wrapping shower gifts. A full-scale bound-in pattern insert to complete projects with accuracy and ease. Now it's easy to design the nursery of your dreams with whimsical quilts, pillows, blankets, bibs and wall hangings that will transform your child's room into a magical playground.
127 page hard cover book.

Dozens of Ways to Repurpose A Pillowcase
by Suzanne Tourtillott
 Take the challenge! Craft challenges are all the rage among online crafting communities, and this new series—the first ever on the subject—marries the popularity of repurposing with the appeal of the “new pretty” aesthetic. This time, it’s the common pillowcase that’s undergoing uncommon transformations in 28 beguiling projects, ranging from patterned pinafores and aprons to decorative, embellished boxes and quilts. A friendly and informative basics chapter introduces the key techniques, delicate ink and watercolor illustrations show essential assembly details, and all necessary templates are included. There’s plenty of handholding for beginners plus a wealth of novel ideas for more advanced sewers.
128 page hard cover book.

The Apron Book
by EllynAnne Geisel

 The Apron Book provides full-color photos of new and vintage aprons from the author's collection, patterns for four basic apron styles and myriad variations, recipes, tips on collecting and preserving vintage aprons, and heart-tugging stories from the author's traveling apron exhibit. The book also explores the heyday of aprons and looks at the various roles aprons still play when worn in the kitchen, around the house, by the backyard grill, on the job, and for special occasions.  Full size Bib Apron pattern included
138 page hard cover book.

Sweatshirts With A Twist

12 sensational sweatshirt redesigns - changing the ordinary into the extraordinary!  Transform this simple, humble ready-to-wear garment by adding designer spice - trims, appliqués, fabric paint, interesting fabric, buttons & quilting - to change it into wearable art.
47 page Soft cover book.

Canine Couture
by Linda Gillum
You'll love these top dog fashions for all occasions.  Canine Couture was created for the best dressed dogs in town, no matter the size or breed!  Using four basic patterns, plus collars, patches & pockets, you can dress your dog from head to tail in a fashion parade of coats, jackets, t-shirts and scarves.  Full patterns in 5 different sizes, plus variations.  Easy and clear layouts, instructions, and diagrams are included, along with fabric yardages.
44 page Soft cover book.

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.

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.

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.

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 ultra stylish 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

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Ready Set Serge
by Georgie Melot
Quick & easy projects you can make in minutes.  Dust off that serger! Urge to Serge presents a basic introduction to the serger, along with 15 projects - each with a more advanced variation (30 in all!) so you can fine-tune those newly acquired serging skills. Many of the projects can be made from scraps or fat quarters, and are quick to sew. Learn just how versatile that serger can be!

125 page soft cover book.

Seam to Me
by Anna Maria Horner
Anna Maria's signature style combines the techniques of a seasoned sewer with the vision of an artist. In Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing, she walks you through the fundamentals, offering practical advice on everything from fabric selection to color choices to choosing and buying a sewing machine. Simple step-by-step instructions show you how to turn clever ideas into fanciful creations. Vivid full-color photographs and illustrations will invite you into the creative process. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, the twenty-four projects in this beautiful book will transform your home and wardrobe into a collection all your own
176 page hard cover book.

Home Decor Sewing 101

Written for the absolute beginner, these thorough instructions and step-by-step photographs expertly guide you through the basics of sewing home decor.  From choosing the fabrics & notions to threading the machine and completing each project, this book takes the time to teach you every detail.  You'll learn techniques and tricks to build your confidence & help you sew successfully from the very start.  Written by experienced sewing educators.  20 easy projects, pillow, window treatments, table linens & more.
176 page Hard cover

I Can't Believe I'm Sewing
by Pat Sloan
Sewing is a way to turn your dreams, your imagination, and your ideas into real life "goods." Presented in a class format by Pat Sloan, a fabric-obsessed sewing and quilting teacher, this book gives you the basic information you need to have your sewing machine humming and your needle moving lickety-split. From how to find a sewing machine to buying fabrics and notions, this book will have you sewing in no time!  Beginner introduction to sewing, plus 18 projects: Coaster Set; The Perfect Table Runner; Scarf Magic; Oh-So-Soft Baby Blankets; A "Green" Grocery Sack; A "Ditty Bag" for Every Use; Shower in Style; Valance Love; A Summer Spread; "Round and Round We Go" Pillows; and "Easy Peasy" Pillowcases.
59 page Soft cover book.

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.

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

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