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Seville: Through the Urban Void (Built Environment City Studies)
by Miguel TorresRecent years have seen a growing interest in undetermined and unqualified urban spaces. Understanding cities as spaces for encounter, conflict and otherness, this book argues that this indeterminacy is not marginal but a key characteristic of urban space, and degrees of liberty foster change, creativity, and political action. The urban void is a conceptual construct that aims to render a principle of absence apprehensible, and to describe how it intervenes in place-making in the city.Seville: Through the Urban Void build mostly upon Henri Lefebvre’s work using concepts drawn on the social sciences, in order to articulate a biographic narrative of the Alameda de Hércules in Seville, Spain, which stands both as an outstanding instance of urban space and a very influential urban type. During its long historical span the Alameda has undergone alternating periods of decline and development, revealing the relations between successive urban paradigms and ideas of nature, territory, and the people. For the first time its whole history is told in a single account, which adds new perspectives to its understanding, and brings forward formerly disregarded aspects. This book shows how its liminal nature, which stubbornly persists over time, creates the conditions for creative processes.
Sew & Stow: 31 Fun Sewing Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!
by Betty OppenheimerIndulge your passion for sewing as you clear your life of clutter. Whatever your experience and wherever the mess, you can sew up a cloth sack or organizer to fit your needs. Gardening tools, groceries, shoes, toys, jewelry, and more will find new homes in these colorful and reusable handmade alternatives to mass-produced products. With Betty Oppenheimer&’s easy-to-follow instructions for 31 fun and functional projects, you&’ll be inspired to break out your needles and create a more organized, bright, and eco-friendly home.
Sew A Beautiful Window: Innovative Window Treatments for Every Room in the House
by Sally CowanA Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Great Looks for Your Windows Dress up any window with creative, unique, and attractive window treatments. Learn how to select the right fabric and hardware and how to sew everything from valances to pleated drapes. From casual to formal, the right window treatment can change a good room into a great room. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions with helpful photos and illustrations Covers a wide variety of window coverings and window shapes Explores new, never before seen ideas Includes "Inspirational Potpourri" for additional ideas
Sew Advent Calendars: Count Down to Christmas with 20 Stylish Designs to Fill with Festive Treats
by Debbie ShoreCount down to Christmas with Debbie Shore. Sew unique, personalised advent calendars for your loved ones, and fill them with their favourite festive treats and handpicked goodies that they’ll really treasure. There are 20 designs included, from traditional flat-pocket calendars to hanging cones and festive pouches, for both adults and children alike, along with a treat-filled calendar for the family dog! The book contains all the techniques needed to make the calendars, and every project is shown clearly step-by-step, with helpful tips and advice throughout. Using Debbie’s friendly and easy-to-follow instructions, it’s time to get crafty and create a new festive family tradition!
Sew Any Fabric: A Quick Reference to Fabrics from A to Z
by Claire ShaefferFabric Basics at Your Fingertips Have you ever wished you could call an expert and ask for a five-minute explanation on the particulars of a fabric you are sewing? Claire Shaeffer provides this key information for 88 of today's most popular fabrics. In this handy, easy-to-follow reference, she guides you through all the basics while providing hints, tips, and suggestions base don her 20-plus years as a college instructor, pattern designers, and author. In each concise chapter, Claire shares fabric facts, design ideas, workroom secrets, and her sewing checklist, as well as her sewability classification to advice you on the difficulty of sewing each fabric. Color photographs offer further ideas. The succeeding sections offer sewing techniques and advice on needles, threads, stabilizers, and interfacings. Claire's unique fabric/fiber dictionary cross-reference over 600 additional fabrics. An invaluable reference for any one who sews, Sew Any Fabric provides practical, clear information for novices and inspiration for more experienced sewers who are looking for new ideas and techniques.
Sew Baby: 20 Cute and Colourful Projects for the Home, the Nursery and on the Go (Sew Series)
by Debbie ShoreBring up baby in style with this inspiring guide full of delightful sewing projects by the author of Love to Sew and the Half Yard series.Bursting with 20 gorgeous projects for babies, moms and dads, this book contains a mix of fun play items and must-have practical projects. Sew Baby includes everyday necessities, such as bibs, burp cloths, a hooded towel, a portable highchair, a baby nest, and nursery storage. You&’ll also find items for playtime, like a balloon mobile, a playmat, and a quiet cube. These are perfect projects for new parents or for anyone who wants to make a memorable baby gift. Author Debbie Shore offers illustrated, step-by-step instructions that make these projects easy. This eBook edition also includes links to templates and videos in which Debbie demonstrates some key techniques from the book.
Sew Bags: The Practical Guide to Making Purses, Totes, Clutches & More; 13 Skill-Building Projects
by Hilarie Wakefield Dayton&“Applicable to a variety of projects despite the handbag focus, this spirited primer will leave readers feeling well-prepared and ready to start sewing.&” —Publishers Weekly Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you&’re a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you&’ll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape when you learn the basics of construction, transferring a pattern, and finishing details. A must-have primer for the beginning sewist! &“Not only does this book have 13 cute and unique bags, but Hilarie also gives insight on how to think like a designer, and some really cute embellishments . . . If you have sewn before, but have never made a bag this will be great, and if you have made multiple bags and are looking to improve your skills this is also great!&” —Brooklyn Sewcial &“Full of different styles of bags that are fun and easy to make for yourself or as gifts! . . . All of the patterns and designs are easy to customize.&” —Needle, Ink and Thread &“One of my favorite parts of the book, however, was the section where Hilarie writes about learning &‘How to think like a designer.&’ She gives several exercises that help spur one&’s creativity.&” —The Sewing Room
Sew Birthday Fun
by Mandy ShawBeautiful projects for special celebrations!Sew Birthday Fun by Mandy Shaw includes:Birthday CakesBirthday BadgesCrowns and TiarasTechniquesAnd more!
Sew Brilliant Bags: Choose From 12 Beautiful Projects, Then Design Your Own (Sew Series)
by Debbie ShoreThe crafting superstar and author of Love to Sew shares 12 customizable bag projects plus tips and techniques for creating your own designs.It can be difficult to find just the right bag design: you might want the shape and pockets of one combined with the size and handles of another. But how do you put all these different elements together to create your perfect bag? Debbie Shore teaches you how in Sew Brilliant Bags. Her friendly advice and step-by-step instructions make it easy to create these designs or mix and match the techniques, ideas, or fabrics to make your own creation. Debbie offers a wide variety of projects, including a large, square-bottomed beach bag, a zipped, curved-top shoulder bag, an oilcloth tote, a pleated cosmetic bag, and a three-pocket cross-body bag with a magnetic fastener. She also covers a range of techniques, from adding piping and making eyelets to inserting zips, adding handles and straps, and creating a square bag base.
Sew Cuddly: 12 Plush Minky Projects for Fun & Fashion—Tips & Techniques to Conquer Cuddle
by Judy GauthierLearn to sew with plush fabrics and faux fur just as easily as any other substrate using Judy Gauthier's expert tips! Keep velvety fabrics from stretching and shedding, plus discover how to appliqué, add binding, and insert a zipper as you sew useful, stylish accessories, quilts, home decor, and cool gifts for kids, all from minky cuddle fabrics. Twelve projects include fashionable animal hats, a clutch purse, a sleeping bag, and a vintage-inspired fox stole.
Sew Cute & Clever Farm & Forest Friends: Mix & Match 16 Paper-Pieced Blocks, 6 Home Decor Projects
by Mary HertelBest-selling author Mary Hertel brings readers sixteen more of her adorable paper-piecing blocks, along with six new projects! Whether you’re an experienced paper piecer or a beginner, Mary provides clear, simple instructions that will have you paper piecing her cute animal designs in no time. Mix and match the blocks with each other or with any of Mary’s previous books to create fun home decor projects, including a quilt, table topper, table runner, bench pillow, throw pillow, and pillowcase. • Get started on paper piecing with simple instructions for scrap-friendly blocks • Uniform designs for endless creative combinations • New patterns from the author of Cute & Clever Totes and Sew Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Sew Cute Baby Animals: Mix & Match 17 Paper-Pieced Blocks; 6 Nursery Projects
by Mary HertelPaper-piece baby animals, the perfect shower gift Everyone loves adorable baby animals. Now you can learn to sew 17 paper-pieced baby animal blocks, from farmhouse cuties to zoo-ey patooties! Even better, each block is perfect to mix-and-match into 6 projects for a sweet nursery set. From a cozy quilt to a baby bib or an adjustable diaper bag, you can make meaningful handmade gifts for the little ones in your life. Want variety? Interchange these blocks and projects with countless others across Mary Hertel’s best-selling series of books with versatile paper-pieced projects. With Mary’s tips and techniques, paper piecing is a breeze for beginners and experienced quilters alike; just follow the illustrated steps to sew by number, and watch the image emerge. Stitch sweet nursery decor and baby gifts from whimsical newborn animal blocks Mix-and-match 17 new blocks and 6 fresh projects across all of Mary Hertel’s best-selling books Improve your paper piecing with this easy method, no matter your skill level
Sew Cute to Carry: 12 stylish bag patterns for handbags, purses & totes
by Melanie McNeiceIndulge your love of stylish handcrafted bags with this crafting guide featuring twelve easy-to-make sewing patterns for totes, handbags, and more! You can never have too many bags and this collection from Melly McNeice is the perfect inspiration to make a few more! SewCutetoCarryis packed with bag designs for all occasions—including totes, clutch bags and handbags, as well as more practical items like the &‘sleepover&’ bag, back pack and ubiquitous nappy changing bag. All the patterns have step-by-step diagrams for easy piecing. There&’s also a general techniques section explaining the tools and equipment you&’ll need to get started.
Sew Cute to Cuddle
by Mariska Vos-BolmanMake your own unique and huggable soft toys with this quirky collection of 12 easy-to-sew stuffed animal patterns, so cute they are guaranteed to make children of all ages smile!With fun photography and clear detailed diagrams inspired by Japanese pattern books, each step is then broken down in jargon-free instructions--which beginner sewers will find super-helpful--while more advanced sewers will be able to work from the diagrams alone.As well as giving readers all the advice they need on materials, stuffing and sewing techniques, all the templates needed are given at actual size, meaning readers can trace them straight off the page and start sewing straight away!The 12 cute stuffed animal designs will delight boys and girls alike and include patterns for a monkey, an owl, a bear, a dragon, a tiger, a cat, a dog, a hippo and more. All the toys are made in washable and affordable quilt-weight cotton, so you can choose your own favourite colors and prints to get creative with!
Sew Easy for Kids: 3 Simple Projects for Kids to Sew
by Alice Butcher Ginny FarquharAn exciting collection of easy sewing projects for children aged 5–11, including 3 simple projects for kids to sew that they will really love to make. Your children will have great fun learning important sewing techniques with simple instructions written just for them, and can make loads of exciting things, including a kids halloween project, juggling balls and a dream catcher.Includes all the templates and techniques you need to get sewing with a gorgeous, nostalgic design style just like the craft books you loved when you were a kid!
Sew Eco-Friendly: 25 Reusable Projects for Sustainable Sewing
by Debbie ShoreSew more, waste less. It’s never been more important to be mindful of what we consume. This book will help you to make 25 small but meaningful life swaps to help reduce waste and live more sustainably. Replace disposable face wipes with skin-friendly, washable pads; make beeswax fabric wraps so that you never have to buy single-use plastic food wrap again; make a sturdy shopping tote to replace plastic bags; trade in gift wrap and tape for stylish fabric wraps and gift bags. Packed with all the easy-to-follow instructions and friendly sewing tips you expect from Debbie Shore, this book also contains hints and tips for face scrubs, bath salts and more to use with your new projects, or to make a perfect eco-friendly gift. Vegan alternatives are suggested where possible.
Sew Emoji: Mix & Match 60 Features for Custom Emoticons; Make a Twin-Size Quilt, Pillows & More
by Gailen RungeFun, crafty creations that will get a smiley face and a big thumbs up!Make this clever bedroom set for your favorite kid, young adult, or anyone young at heart! Combine thirty-five popular emojis to create four fast, fun and easy projects—a twin-size quilt, throw pillows, a pillowcase, and a bolster. Then mix and match sixty facial features, including hearts, tears, eyes, mouths, sunglasses, tongues, and a halo, with suggestions for thirty additional emoji faces, plus four popular hand emojis (fist bump, peace sign, thumbs up, and praise) . . . and even the strangely popular poop emoji. With beginner-friendly projects and instructions, this book has everything you need to know to sew emojis!
Sew Fabulous: Inspiring Ideas to Bring the Joy of Sewing to Your Home
by Stuart HillardStuart Hillard reached the semi-final of BBC2’s GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE, bringing a fantastic sense of invention, passion, creativity and style to all things fabric.
Sew Fabulous: Inspiring Ideas to Bring the Joy of Sewing to Your Home
by Stuart HillardHow to make beautiful fabric crafts for your home, from the GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE's Stuart Hillard.Stuart Hillard reached the semi-final of BBC2's GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE, bringing a fantastic sense of invention, passion, creativity and style to all things fabric. Stuart's first love is sewing for the home - transforming everything from tablecloths, cushions and curtains to garden chairs and quilts. He is an enthusiastic home sewer and teacher and his mission is to make sewing for the home accessible and aspirational, and his message is clear: sewing is for everyone.He introduces the novice sewer to the basic skills, kit and trimmings and also endeavours to teach even the most experienced sewer a new range of techniques. Ranging from the super-easy, no-sew projects for those who are enthusiastic about fabric but are under-confident, to gorgeous quilts that take a few basic sewing skills, Stuart's brilliant designs and simple-to-follow approach will help everyone to sew for their own home, their own way.
Sew Fantasy Toys: Easy Sewing Patterns for Magical Creatures from Dragons to Mermaids
by Melly McneiceGorgeous new collection of huggable creatures from fabulous toy designer Melly McNeice. Mums and grannies alike will love the designs for fantasy creatures including scary monsters and mystical unicorns, which will capture their imaginations as much as their children.Sewers will adore the bright, modern fabrics Melly uses for her colorful designs and won't be able to resist the simple but effective patterns that are fun and easy to sew. They will love making the pretty mermaid for their daughter to cuddle up with at bedtime, or the friendly dragon who will protect them while they sleep...There are 10 creatures in this collection so you can choose your favorite from a friendly monster, brave dragon, pretty mermaid, marching robot and a mysterious unicorn amongst others, or you can make them all and create your own fantasy world of cuddly toys - sure to make very special keepsakes in years to come.All the patterns have easy to follow step by step instructions, quirky photography and full sized templates.
Sew Fun: 20 Projects for the Whole Family
by Deborah FisherSew Fun: 20 Projects for the Whole Family is a thoughtful approach to crafting with and for children. Discover a variety of ways to get children involved in fun sewing projects, whatever their age or ability. Several projects are for adults to make and for children to enjoy. Others incorporate a child's drawings as inspiration for an adult-made project or allow older children to try out easy sewing themselves. Simple quilt patterns also allow children to work together choosing or decorating fabric while an adult handles the actual sewing. Deborah Fisher has developed a range of projects that will appeal to adults and children alike. Fun costumes, beautiful dolls, story-time blankets, and communal quilts are just some of the projects included here. Enjoy combining bright colors and contemporary fabrics while spending time with the family. Get tips for working with children and learn how to involve them in ways that are enjoyable and stress-free.
Sew Gifts with Love
by Nancy ZiemanMore than 35 Gift Projects from Nancy Zieman Discover a multitude of gifts to sew for your friends, family, or for yourself. From home decor to jewelry, evening bags to quilts - youll find a project perfect for any gift-giving occasion. Nancy teaches you the basics for five techniques - paper piecing, punched suede, strip quilting, embroidery, and photo transfer. Then she guides you through several gift projects utilizing those techniques. Clear step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations show the easy-sew path to successfully completing more than 35 gift projects. Paper Piecing - 7 projects Punched Suede - 5 projects Strip Quilting - 9 projects Embroidery - 8 projects Photo Transfer - 7 projects
Sew Healthy & Happy: Smart Ergonomics, Stretches & More for Makers
by Rose ParrQuilting shouldn’t be a pain in the neck! Stay pain-free with this quilter’s survival guide to a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Ever been unusually sore after a marathon day of crafting? There’s no need for pain! This guide will make sure you have the right posture, techniques, and stretches when putting in those dedicated hours on your next project. Expert Rose Parr will teach you the methods behind ergonomics with useful visual guides, endless tips, healthy recipes, and contributions from the best quilters in the industry! Certified health and ergonomics specialist Rose Parr shares her expertise on how to sew smarter, healthier and happier Includes exercises, stretches, recipes, and tips to keep you in prime sewing form Keep your mind sharp and your body ache-free!
Sew Home in the Kitchen: 18 Insulated Projects, Perfect for Beginners
by Abigail A. BennettQuick & easy kitchen sewing projects with insulated fleece Learn how to sew cozy home decor with Insul-Fleece, the magic fabric layer that reflects heat or cold. You’ll be inspired by 18 pretty and practical projects for everyday life, from placemats to potholders, a bowl cozy, insulated shopping bag, lunch sack, and even a bleacher cushion to take to the game. With projects suitable for beginners, Sew Home in the Kitchen is your complete guide to sewing with insulated fleece. Accessorize the kitchen or dining room with your favorite fabrics, or serve up a special housewarming gift. The possibilities are endless! Beginner-friendly sewing! Stitch 18 projects from kitchen decor to gifts and more Back fabrics in Insul-Fleece to keep the cold out and the heat in (or vice versa) Create potholders and trivets, drink sleeves, and a variety of insulated bags
Sew Home: Learn Design Basics, Techniques, Fabrics & Supplies: 30+ Modern Projects to Turn a House into YOUR Home
by Erin Schlosser“Projects ranging from simple curtains and linens to professional-quality window treatments and decorative accessories . . . excellent.” —Library JournalWritten by a sewist with a background in interior design, this is an essential guide to home-décor sewing. Included are 31 functional projects—ranging from beginner to advanced—including DIY window treatments, bed linens, storage solutions, rugs, pillows, and custom accessories for every room in your home. Work with cording and zippers, blind hems, and home decor fabric, and discover interior design basics that help you customize any space.“The must-have guide for any home-decor sewist.” —Sew News