Transfer Embellish Stitch

Create one-of-a-kind projects using these surface designs and techniques

It’s time for some hands-on surface design with your favorite surface—fabric! Transferring a pretty motif to your sewing project is easy with 4 unique image-transfer methods: stencil, transfer paper, freezer paper, and fusible web. Express yourself through unique embellishments like paint, embroidery, and reverse appliqué. Then try your hand at 16 mix-and-match sewing projects from wearables to fun, useful gifts for the home. Use the pattern pullout to copy modern graphics in the perfect size for your project.

• Learn 4 easy ways to copy images to fabric, then embellish with 6 surface design techniques—cut-out, embroidery, discharge, paint, appliqué, and reverse appliqué
• Sew 16 modern projects for giving and living, with full-size motifs for DIY fabric printing
• Mix it up for one-of-a-kind pieces! Inspirational project gallery shows you how

Jen Fox is the owner of Jen Fox Studios, a sewing pattern and textile design company. Armed with a background in interior design, she began sewing in design school and hasn't looked back since. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. jenfoxstudios.com

Sarah Case is an artist, designer, and seamstress. In 2006, she started her own jewelry line. In 2010, fueled by her Textiles and Art degree, her focus turned to a deeper passion for fabric, fibers, design, and experimentation. sarahcasedesign.com