Knotting Natural Bags & Belts: 18 Beautiful, Easy-to-Make Macramé Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) How to Create Sustainable Fashion Accessories from Cotton and Jute Step-by-Step, with Knot Guide - Softcover

Stacy Summer Malimban

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1497101417 ISBN 13: 9781497101418

Publisher: Design Originals, 2023

Synopsis

Learn how to make your own sustainable fashion with macramé fiber art!

• 18 step-by-step projects for bohemian-inspired macramé belts, bags, and purses that are on-trend, yet timeless, and won't go out of style
• Use natural materials that are better for the earth like cotton, jute, and twine and say goodbye to wasteful fast fashion
• Beginner-friendly guide offers clear instructions and photos for each accessory, suggestions for supplies, and need-to-know knot tutorials
• Helpful advice called "Knotty Tips" can be found throughout for expert, fool-proof guidance every step of the way
• Author Stacy Malimban is a self-taught macramé artist and owner of Knotty By Nature Designs where she sells her handmade designs and original patterns, and offers workshops

Discover the inspirational how-to guide that walks you through everything you need to know to make macramé art!

Author Stacy Malimban began her macramé journey while planning her wedding. She had always wanted a "Camp Boho"-themed wedding with a macramé backdrop, table runners, and even keychain gift favors that would represent "tying the knot." She got to work learning how to bring her vision to life and soon was in love with the craft! As a self-taught macramé artist, Malimban wanted to provide complete beginners with the perfect starting point—the resource she wishes she'd had. Knotting Natural Bags & Belts is that guide!

Inside these must-have 112 pages, you'll learn how to use natural materials to create chic macramé bags, belts, and other accessories with a laid-back, boho-chic style! Projects include:

• Cell Phone Travel Bag
• Fringed Cross-Body Purse
• Net Bag with Tassel Key Chain
• Night-Life Wristlet
• Bucket Bag with a Twist
• Simple Drawstring Purse
• Spiral Knot Top-Handle Bag
• Decorative Wine Bottle Bag
• Zen Yoga Mat Strap
• Timeless Square Knot Belt
• Boho Diamonds Belt
• And more!

Each trendy and functional design includes repetitive patterns of basic knots so you can easily grasp the craft, grow your confidence, and eventually explore more advanced patterns and knots.

With 18 step-by-step macramé projects that include clear instructions and high-quality photography, you will learn over a dozen macramé knots as you make fun fashion accessories from cotton and jute cord. This complete project guide is great for crafters who want to make fashion design accessories that will turn heads without harming the planet or breaking the bank. You'll have a blast creating a collection of knot macramé crafts and discovering your own personal style!

Perfect for beginners, as well as macramé enthusiasts of any skill level, with Knotting Natural Bags & Belts, you can enjoy this popular fiber art and make your own hand-knotted masterpieces that will enhance your everyday wardrobe and never go out of style!

"An easy-to-follow primer on creating macramé bags and belts... Novices will appreciate these charming, simple projects."
—Publishers Weekly

"Stacy's book is ideal for artists looking to explore macramé in ways that are both timeless and on-trend."
—Katherine Lile, author of Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects: 16 Home Accessories to Make with a Simple Stitch

About this title

About the Author

Stacy Summer Malimban is a talented and self-taught macrame artist, instructor, and business owner of Knotty By Nature. Based in San Diego, California, Stacy began her journey in macrame while planning her bohemian-inspired wedding. She made a macrame backdrop for the ceremony, table runners for the reception, and even keychains for the favors.

From the Back Cover

Discover the Craft of Macramé Fiber Art!

My macramé journey began while I was planning my wedding. I had always wanted a "Camp Boho"-themed wedding with a macramé backdrop, table runners, and even keychain gift favors that would represent us "tying the knot." I got to work learning how to bring my vision to life and soon I was in love with the craft!

As a self-taught macramé artist, I wanted to provide complete beginners with the perfect starting point—the resource I wish I'd had. Knotting Natural Bags & Belts is an inspirational how-to guide that walks you through everything you need to know to make macramé art. Featuring trendy and functional accessories, each design includes repetitive patterns of basic knots so you can easily grasp the craft, grow your confidence, and eventually explore more advanced patterns and knots. With this fun project guide, you'll have a blast learning how to knot macramé masterpieces and discovering your own personal style!

• A complete, step-by-step guide to learning how to make macramé bags, belts, and other accessories
• Includes an opening section on supplies, plus need-to-know knot tutorials
• Features 18 macramé projects with step-by-step instructions and high-quality photography
• Helpful "Knotty Tips" included throughout for expert guidance and fool-proof advice

Author Stacy Malimban of New Mexico is a self-taught macramé artist, workshop instructor, and owner of Knotty By Nature Designs, where she sells her handmade designs and original patterns. To learn more about Stacy and see her work, check out her Instagram (@ kn0tty_by_nature).

"An easy-to-follow primer on creating macramé bags and belts. . . . Novices will appreciate these charming, simple projects."
—Publishers Weekly

"Stacy's book is ideal for artists looking to explore macramé in ways that are both timeless and on-trend."
—Katherine Lile, author of Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects: 16 Home Accessories to Make with a Simple Stitch

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497101417
• ISBN 13: 9781497101418
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112