The Sewists: DIY Projects from 20 Top Designer-Makers - Softcover

Perry, Josephine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780671822 ISBN 13: 9781780671826

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

The Sewists are a new breed of designer-makers. From jewelry to book-binding, felt craft to embroidery, screen printing to dressmaking, they encompass all areas of art and craft, and often combine techniques in new ways.

Author and fellow sewist Jo Perry has interviewed 20 designers about their working life and inspiration, and persuaded each one to part with a project for readers to make. Projects include a cameo brooch using freehand machine embroidery, a fun fur and felt creature, a circus troupe mobile, block-printed napkins, subversive cross stitch, and many more. Each project is clearly explained and includes step-by-step illustrations and specially commissioned photographs of the finished piece.

Also included is a CD containing templates, stitch charts, and a blouse pattern—everything you need to complete the projects in the book. Anyone who enjoys sewing and crafts, and can use a sewing machine, will relish The Sewists.

About this title

About the Author:

Josephine Perry is a designer-maker and sewing workshop tutor based in London. In 2010 Josephine combined her love of making and her career in teaching and began developing and leading creative workshops for adults and children. She teaches regularly at Fringe and Liberty Sewing School. A champion of fellow designer-makers, Josephine also loves old things and firmly believes in makers sharing their traditional skills in an inspirational fashion.

Review:

'Leaf through the pages and you'll see posts brimming with pencils, paintbrushes and scissors, pin cushions filled with pins and needles at all angles with tangles of colourful threads, every kind of sewing machine, mood boards and more' The Sewing Directory 'Each talented sewists' creations are truly one of a kind and will be sure to inspire and delight' Making Magazine 'Takes a rare look into the sewing rooms of sewing stars and creative crafters such as Colette's Sarai Mitnick and talks to them about their love of their craft' Love Sewing 'Everything you need to complete the featured project with ease' Embroidery Magazine 'If you are handy with a sewing machine, this book will in no doubt inspire you to do a few new things and perhaps set up your own business' Reloved 'Fabulously interesting book' Sewing World

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1780671822
• ISBN 13: 9781780671826
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144