Makery: Sewing is the latest craft book from Kate Smith, owner of the thriving Makery sewing cafe workshops. Now she's been busy with her needle and sewing machine to bring you a collection of 30 sewing projects spanning highly original fashion, gift and home ideas. Create and wear tailor-made fashion items such as the beautiful Smocked Purse and Skinny Bow Belt. Alternatively, give loved ones a gift with a truly personal touch, such as the Man's Wash Bag or easy Lipstick-Holder Keyring. Or add originality to your home with creative accessories destined to become household favourites like a Padded Oven Mitt, gorgeous Table Place Mat or a colourful Doorstop. Makery: Sewing is suitable for beginners and is very user-friendly with clear instructions, time guidelines and handy tips as well as required tools lists to guide you through the techniques with ease. The book includes stunning full-page photography and pull-out patterns and templates, plus there's a chapter dedicated to stitches to ensure that you sew your way to success.
Some really simple sewing projects in here, several of which would surely spruce up a home. Sadly, none of these inspired me to want to do anything. Been so long since I've last sewn a bag though. Perhaps I'll do something soon. I like the idea of using a leather belt for straps on a tote bag.
