Sewing for Children by Emma Hardy Sewing is fun, simple & inexpensive, so why not share this great activity with your children? Kids love to make things & this collection of animals, dolls, fancy-dress outfits, bags, jewellery & more is sure to appeal to tiny tailors. Crafting expert & mother of two Emma Hardy guides you through all the fundamentals of sewing with clear step-by-step instructions that will help little ones to learn while at the same time having fun. & once the basics have been mastered, a whole world of crafting possibilities will be unlocked. With 35 simple projects for boys & girls, each one designed specifically to help children learn to sew, this is the perfect book for beating boredom & entertaining little ones in a creative, traditional way. Hardcover 128 pages 200 colour photographs 235 x 228 mm ...

Sewing in No Time by Emma Hardy Sewing in No Time sets out 50 simple step-by-step projects using nothing more than the most basic of sewing skills. With designs ranging from a striped duvet to a children's play tent, this is the perfect book for people who are big on ideas but short of time. Whatever your style of home, you're sure to find plenty of ideas to inspire you. Paperback ISBN 13: 9781906094256160 pages 100 colour photographs & 200 colour artworks 276 x 208 mm ...

Sewing Machine Basics by Jane Bolsover 9781907030734 Jane Bolsover takes the mystery out of sewing machines, which are often accompanied only by a difficult-to-understand technical manual. She holds first-time stitchers by the h&, showing them the easiest ways to get the most from their sewing machines. Beginning with an essential overview of the sewing machine, learn how to thread it & wind bobbins, why tension is important & which needles to choose. Theres information on the basic sewing kit you will need, plus advice on which fabrics to choose & how to cut out. The chapters then build into a complete sewing course, & at the end of each chapter is a simple project to consolidate the skills you have just mastered. The projects include items for the home, including a cushion cover & a lampshade, stylish accessories, such as bags & scarves, plus great clothing basics, such as an A-line skirt & a simple shift dress. Also included at the back of the book is a full-size pull-out paper pattern section. MACMILLAN9781907030734 ...

Sewing Machine Basics by Jane Bolsover 9781907030734 Jane Bolsover takes the mystery out of sewing machines, which are often accompanied only by a difficult-to-understand technical manual. She holds first-time stitchers by the h&, showing them the easiest ways to get the most from their sewing machines. Beginning with an essential overview of the sewing machine, learn how to thread it & wind bobbins, why tension is important & which needles to choose. Theres information on the basic sewing kit you will need, plus advice on which fabrics to choose & how to cut out. The chapters then build into a complete sewing course, & at the end of each chapter is a simple project to consolidate the skills you have just mastered. The projects include items for the home, including a cushion cover & a lampshade, stylish accessories, such as bags & scarves, plus great clothing basics, such as an A-line skirt & a simple shift dress. Also included at the back of the book is a full-size pull-out paper pattern section. ...

Shesto Compact Fluorescent Table Lamp Magnifier (LC8093) Round table lamp with 12 watt circular fluorescent energy saving tube.
 Ergonomic design.
 Shadow-free light with no heat emission.
 High quality 100mm glass lens featuring 1.75x magnification & a 4x close-up lens.
 Built-in table base.
 Very light
- suitable for mobile use MANUFACTURER: SHESTO PRODUCT CODE: LC8093
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Ship Ahoy! by Pauline Johnston Foundation piece a fabulous beach bag.. . This roomy beach bag is large enough to hold everything you need for a day at the beach, with two pockets to hold your sunglasses & sun cream. The design incorporates all the elements of the seaside, with foundation pieced lighthouses & colourful sailboats. The lighthouses are pieced in three separate blocks, which are sewn together after piecing. The sails of the boats are pieced mainly in plain white, plain red or red stripe. Add two or three sails in a variety of black & white stripes. Follow the cutting instructions on the pattern sheet for the foundation patterns & bag sections including the lining. Finished

Size: 40cm x 37cm (16 x 14, 5) Skill Level: Intermediate This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine first published in July 2008. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file. Templates for this project are of A3 size. You need to purchase them separately & they will be printed out & sent directly to your home.

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Ship Shape by Katharine Guerrier Decorate a bathroom or a child’s room with this nautical hanging. This single block can be incorporated into a sampler quilt, or repeated to make a bed quilt. You could even adapt the pattern to accommodate the size of space you want to furnish, for example, a series of ship themed cushions for a conservatory or a playmat for a nursery. Finished

Size: Approx. 37cm (14, 5) square Skill Level: Novice This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine first published in August 2009. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file.

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