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Rediscover the elegance of bygone eras! Turn your bedroom into a luxurious sanctuary with 20 vintage-style projects in
And Sew to Bed. From silky slips to quilted slippers, you can enjoy a return to feminine glamor with chic projects for the boudoir: stylish pajamas, a comfy pleated cushion, satiny sleep mask, lavish power puff, and richly embroidered makeup bag.
Recycled gems you'll treasure. Immerse yourself in a time when sophistication seemed effortless, but the thrifty ethos of make-do and mend was a daily necessity. French knickers made from a worn shirt, a hot water bottle cover made from old curtains - these are just two examples of how remnants and scraps can be given a new and beautiful life.
Complete instructions and handy pattern sheets. You'll find all the sewing know-how you need fully explained in the pages of And Sew to Bed. Plus, handy pull-out pattern sheets take the hassle out of cutting out the pieces and then - voil
Synopsis
Re-discover the refined elegance of bygone eras with this book of gorgeous vintage-style projects that will turn your bedroom into a luxurious sanctuary. Quilted slippers, embroidered make-up bags, lounge suits and silky slips will add a touch of simple feminine glamour and timeless chic to your boudoir. Immerse yourself in a time where the sophistication seemed effortless, but the thrifty ethos of make-do and mend was a necessity. All the sewing know-how you need is fully explained and shown with clear step-by-step illustrations. Handy pull-out pattern sheets take the hassle out of cutting out and tuck neatly into the back of the book.
About the Author
Vanessa Mooncie learned to knit and crochet as a child and went on to study fashion and textile design and became a self-employed children's wear designer, illustrator, and commercial interior designer. She now specialises in designing crochet jewellery through her company Kissy Suzuki (www.kissysuzuki.com). She lives with her family in the south of England. Vanessa has also written Crocheted Accessories (9781861088291) and Animal Hats (9781861088246) for GMC Publications.