Half Yard
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The latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore has arrived – and it’s her most fun yet! Packed with 20 colourful, inventive projects, it contains something for children of all ages. It contains a fold-away easel for a budding artist, a magnetic fishing game for an intrepid naturalist, and a colourful backpack for the young explorer. Why not make some spooky Halloween bunting to get ready for trick-or-treating, make a pirate cuddle pillow for a swashbuckling bedroom, or line up some funky monkey skittles for a game or two? The book contains all the guidance a beginner sewer will need – containing useful tools and techniques sections at the beginning, and plenty of tips throughout – while its fresh, exciting designs will also inspire experienced sewers.
Sew 23 beautiful, vintage-style items that will bring a touch of elegance to your home and make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Create beautiful accessories including a lacy pillow cover, a bucket-style wash bag, a dressing table cover and cones for displaying posies of dried flowers; sew gorgeous projects perfect for an afternoon tea including a tea cosy, made-to-measure tray cover and a cake frill; and create accessories for a vintage Christmas with a stocking, advent calendar and wreath. Using half-yard pieces of fabric and Debbie’s friendly, easy-to-follow advice, vintage style has never looked better!
Are you craving a crafty, creative Christmas? Let Debbie Shore show you how to create all the accessories you’ll need in the latest addition to her best-selling Half Yard series. Featuring six themed chapters – rustic, traditional, contemporary, monochrome, Scandinavian and kids – there’s something for everyone: you can select your favourite Christmas style or mix and match throughout your home. With over 30 simple, stylish projects, each requiring only a half yard of fabric, this book will have you feeling festive in no time. Featuring Debbie’s unique brand of friendly guidance, and packed with easy-to-follow photography, this book is ideal for beginners as well as providing inspiration to more experienced sewers.
This exciting new title comes from bestselling author Debbie Shore, who was awarded Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017.
This fantastic book contains 24 projects: 12 bags and 12 matching purses. Choose from flowery patchwork totes, backpacks with faux leather detailing, clasp-top clutches, cute floral messenger bags, practical folder holders and a stylish business travel bag, all complete with a matching purse. Each purse is made in the same style and from the same fabric as its corresponding bag - mix and match the bags and purses or make yourself the pair.
Each bag requires no more than half a yard of outer fabric, plus all the necessary hardware, trimmings and lining. All the instructions you need are provided in Debbie's clear, friendly style, along with inspiring, easy-to-follow photography, and any templates required are included at full size. There are also 8 QR code video links, providing additional support and advice from Debbie.
Sewing superstar, Debbie Shore, has designed 31 gorgeous home accessories that can be made using half a yard of fabric or less. The projects are divided into accessories for the Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and Bedroom, with a special section for picnics. Clear step by step instructions and beautiful photography make it easy to create desirable projects from a tablecloth, magazine box, chair slip, napkins, napkin ring, oven mitt, apron, tea cosy, cafe curtain and jewellery roll, to a picnic place mat, bread bag and bottle bag, and more. Debbie's flair for design and eye for fresh, beautiful fabrics make these home accessories that readers will make to run up for themselves.
This book would be perfect if you are new to sewing and need some guidance with the basic techniques and key information, as Debbies friendly advice and clear step-by-step photography make it a doddle. But its also packed with fresh ideas and designs that will inspire you even if youve been a keen sewer for many years and are looking for a way to use up your stash and create meaningful gifts that your loved ones will treasure.
A collection of Half Yard™ sewing projects for wintertime style, designed by the award-winning and best-selling author Debbie Shore.
Debbie has chosen 35 of her favourite winter designs from her much-loved Half Yard™ series, and added five brand-new projects for you to sink your needles into.
Whether you're decorating the house for the holidays, looking for crafts to keep the little ones occupied or searching for gift inspiration, you'll find a gorgeous collection of items to make: from classics such as stockings, advent calendars and fabric baubles to snuggly slippers, gorgeous gift bags and cheeky Christmas gnomes!
Each item requires no more than half a yard of outer fabric, plus all the necessary hardware, trimmings and lining. As always, every project features Debbie's friendly, easy-to-follow instructions, along with helpful tips and advice.
Ideal for beginners and beyond, this heavenly book is a must-have for every sewist!
The revised anniversary edition of the classic, contains 26 colorful fun, easy-to-follow projects, including
- a pincushion and sewing machine cover for organizing your sewing space
- an apron and oven gloves for a practical, customized kitchen
- bags, slippers, a tea cozy and even a doorstop.
These wonderful projects make great gifts… if you can bear to give them away!
7 of the original projects have been reimagined and reworked by Debbie, and the book contains a useful techniques section at the start, along with friendly advice and practical tips throughout.
Since publication of the original edition in 2014, which has now sold over 100,000 copies, Debbie has published a further 30 popular sewing titles selling over 750,000 copies, won countless sewing awards and set up an award-winning online sewing club, and has over 270,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel.
"This revised classic offers a great way for new sewists to learn basic skills from doing easy, giftable projects that don’t require major commitments of time or resources." LIBRARY JOURNAL
40 stylish, easy-to-follow autumnal sewing projects, designed by award-winning and best-selling author Debbie Shore.
‘Debbie Shore is a genius when it comes to making a lot from just a little bit of fabric.' Love to Make magazine
Whether you're preparing to cozy down as the days draw in, planning a spooky Halloween celebration or wanting to re-organize your space and reinvigorate your home décor, you'll find a gorgeous collection of items to make: from draught excluders and comfy cushions to a playful witch's hat and some fun, pumpkin-inspired bunting.
Each item requires no more than half a yard of outer fabric, plus all the necessary hardware, trimmings and lining. Every project features Debbie's friendly, easy-to-follow instructions – perfect for even complete beginners – along with a beautiful photograph of the finished make.
The 40 inspiring projects have been specially curated by Debbie: 30 are taken from her much-loved Half Yard™ series, along with 10 brand-new projects.