FABRIC BY FABRIC ONE YARD WONDERS introduces a fabric type, then highlights how a yard or less of it can be used to create practical clothing, accessories (everything from scarves to diaper bags), and home decor items. Some projects allow you to get multiple pieces of a set of matching items out of one yard. The instructions are clear and outlined step-by-step. Occasionally, knowledge is assumed of a basic sewing technique, such as when an instruction will simply say, "create buttonhole." Patterns are included for some projects, whereas others require measuring and cutting basic shapes, and a few recommend measuring the wearer for a custom fit.
This is an excellent resource for beginning sewers, with information on reading and using patterns and making friends with your sewing machine. Even more advanced sewers will find the "Fabric Type Cheat Sheet" and information at the beginning of each section on best practices for each type of fabric valuable.
Projects vary in difficulty, for a variety of skill levels, and are fresh and modern. Many of them teach different sewing techniques (such as gathering, smocking, tufting and quilting). The apparel designs are decidedly young in feel. Some of the clothes are intended for adults, but the majority are sized for children. Some of the patterns encourage making the project your own, such as the option of adding extra embellishments to the "Flirty Skirty," or adding numbers to the "Kansachi Clock." A number of the home decor patterns involve gluing the cut fabric to other objects.
The one-yard of fabric parameter makes a few of the projects feel limited in scale. Overall, though, the attractive photographs make the projects appealing, and their variety and whimsy ensures there is something everyone will want to try.
This book is a follow-up to ONE YARD WONDERS, and the editors chose the best entries from an open call for fabric designers to submit designs highlighting their favorite fabrics.
Note: I reviewed a digital edition of this book, and thus did not have access to the packet of patterns.
The best-selling authors of One-Yard Wonders are back with
another all-new amazing collection of 101 sewing projects.
Responding to the increasingly diverse range of fabric
weights and types now available, Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard
Wonders is organized by fabric type. From home dec to knits,
wool to flannels, corduroy to cottons, these patterns show
how to make the most of each fabricβs unique characteristics.
Sewers will love the affordability and ease of these
patterns, each requiring just one yard of fabric. Thereβs
something for every skill level and interest. Waterproof
coated cotton fabrics are perfect for a gym bag or set of
bicycle panniers, wool makes a warm cap for the outdoor
enthusiast, knit jersey whips up quickly into a ruffle scarf
or sassy dress, corduroy makes a sturdy farmersβ market
tote, lightweight cotton voile is perfect for a little
girlβs smocked sundress, and cozy pink fleece makes an
irresistible mother pig and piglets stuffed toy set. The
perfect blend of fabric and function is evident throughout
this wide-ranging collection.
Every project is shown in a full-color photograph,
accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions and
illustrations and a complete cutting layout. All required
pattern pieces are included in a secure envelope inside the
book. As with the original One-Yard Wonders, the
contributors to this volume include popular sewing bloggers
and designers from all over North America. This blockbuster
collection of projects is sure to be enthusiastically
embraced by the ever-growing number of fans of one-yard sewing.
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