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Hand sewing magic : essential know-how for hand stitching : with pro tips, tricks, and troubleshooting ; master tension and other techniques ; 10 easy, creative projects / Lynn Krawczyk.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781589239685
  • 1589239687
Subject(s):
Contents:
The hand stitcher's toolkit -- Utilitarian stitches -- Outline and filler stitches -- Decorative stitches -- Dimensional stitches -- Templates and stitch guides.
Summary: Hand Sewing Magic is a modern, all-in-one guide for hand stitchers of all levels of skill and experience, and for all applications. In this unique guide book you will: *Get an in-depth overview of essential tools and materials, including thread, needles, fabric, and other key supplies. *Explore a comprehensive visual dictionary of 35 stitches plus dozens of variations, from basic mending to stylish decorative embellishment to unique art stitching. *Discover key techniques, from starting and ending threads to the right way to use an embroidery hoop, from stitching curved shapes to color shading, and more. *Learn essential tips and tricks from influential and innovative stitchers, including Joanne Sharpe, Allison Aller, and Catherine Redford. *10 simple and stunning projects show unique ways to use stitches and techniques. With Hand Sewing Magic, you'll make the most of your hand stitching and give all your projects a beautiful handmade look.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

With an overview of essential tools and materials, a comprehensive dictionary of stitches, instructions on key techniques, and 10 easy projects, Hand Sewing Magic is your source for all things stitching.

Includes index.

The hand stitcher's toolkit -- Utilitarian stitches -- Outline and filler stitches -- Decorative stitches -- Dimensional stitches -- Templates and stitch guides.

Hand Sewing Magic is a modern, all-in-one guide for hand stitchers of all levels of skill and experience, and for all applications. In this unique guide book you will: *Get an in-depth overview of essential tools and materials, including thread, needles, fabric, and other key supplies. *Explore a comprehensive visual dictionary of 35 stitches plus dozens of variations, from basic mending to stylish decorative embellishment to unique art stitching. *Discover key techniques, from starting and ending threads to the right way to use an embroidery hoop, from stitching curved shapes to color shading, and more. *Learn essential tips and tricks from influential and innovative stitchers, including Joanne Sharpe, Allison Aller, and Catherine Redford. *10 simple and stunning projects show unique ways to use stitches and techniques. With Hand Sewing Magic, you'll make the most of your hand stitching and give all your projects a beautiful handmade look.

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