Choly Knight
Список книг автора Choly KnightSew Me! Sewing Basics
If you’ve never threaded a needle or touched a sewing machine before, learning to sew may seem daunting… but it doesn’t have to be! Discover a creative new hobby and learn as you sew with Sew Me! Sewing Basics. With Choly Knight’s friendly and easy-to-follow directions, you’ll soon be sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch. Choly starts at the very beginning, showing you how to choose your first sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts. From cutting patterns and sewing seams, to binding edges, gathering fabric, and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise for you to try. Fifteen simple and straightforward projects will have you sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions, and placemats to hand towels and hats. Start enjoying a wonderful form of individual expression that will save you money and provide a terrific sense of accomplishment. Sew Me! Sewing Basics is the perfect book for anyone who wants get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course on sewing.
Pixel Craft with Perler Beads
The popularity of retro video games and Minecraft has turned young people on to pixel art. This book is packed with designs for the trendy pixelated look. Perler beads are a perennial favorite kids craft – a go-to for parents, camp counselors, etc. Easy to follow templates for all projects make it a good introduction for beginners. This is another great craft trend book from Fox Chapel Publishing & Design Originals.
Craft Projects for Minecraft and Pixel Art Fans
Bring your digital adventures to life with real-world craft projects inspired by the world of Minecraft® and other pixelated games. Kids and families can use this imaginative book to create instantly recognizable toys, jewelry, wearables, and accessories, based on one of the most popular video games of all time. The blocky pixelated graphics of video games are perfect for so many different kinds of crafts. This book helps children to expand their imaginations and develop their creativity as they acquire creative hobbies that will last a lifetime. Choly Knight shows how to make quick and easy versions of popular characters and game elements, using only a few basic craft supplies. Inside this book she offers 15 fun step-by-step projects for perler beads, duct tape, paper crafting, painting, sewing, and crocheting.
Sewing Stylish Handbags & Totes
Bags can be functional, stylish, colorful, or whimsical. This book shows you how to sew your own one-of-a-kind bags to satisfy all your needs and tastes. Create personalized bags that range from sophisticated to indispensable. Learn the basics of bag sewing techniques, and get tips for going green with upcycled found fabrics. This book demystifies the bells and whistles that go into designer bags so that you can craft your own with the same flair but not the same price! Whether you want your bag plain and simple or detailed and complex, you'll find plenty of fun options, motifs, and ideas to get you started.
Sew Me! Sewing Home Decor
Beautify your home with easy sewing projects for handmade decor! Whether you are new to sewing or just want to freshen up your skills, Sew Me! Sewing Home Decor will show you how to personalize your home with classic accessories. Decorating a living space has never been easier, with friendly advice, clear directions, and easy-to-use patterns that take the guesswork out of sewing. With seven simple and straightforward projects designed to help you learn as you sew, you'll soon be sewing with confidence and creating decor that matches your taste and the way you live.
Sew Me! Sew and Go
Sewing is a hot trend, as evidenced by popular reality TV shows like “Project Runway.” Today’s young women are embracing sewing as a form of self-expression and a way to assert their independence. Sew Me! Sew and Go is the perfect book for modern young people who want to create personalized accessories to match their own taste and lifestyle. Nine simple and straightforward projects help beginners learn as they sew.
Quilting Simplified
This is a quilting book for complete beginners. Many modern quilt books assume that the reader already knows how to quilt. This book teaches both “quilt-as-you-go” and traditional techniques. Readers can quilt while they learn, with 8 approachable quilt projects. All sizes are covered—baby, twin, full, and queen/king—to provide progressive challenges as readers’ skills increase.
Awesome Duct Tape Projects
Fox Chapel’s two previous duct tape books together sold more than 65,000 copies Perfect for teens and college students who are hooked on the duct tape crafting craze Packed with more than 50 original projects for both guys and girls Offers contemporary new tech and gaming projects, as well as fresh ideas for familiar classics like wallets and belts Goes beyond duct tape to capitalize on the rising popularity of other tapes like Washi tape, masking tape, and FrogTape A great value for $9.99
Wonderful One-Block Quilting
Quilting is not just your grandmother's hobby any more, with surging interest among 20-something young adults. This book is the perfect entry point for a new quilter. It will appeal to both beginners and time-challenged quilters. Wonderful One-Block Quilting features a progressive learning format—learn a technique, practice a project. It teaches basic quilting techniques via small, manageable, one-session projects.