Synopses & Reviews
Urban sewing lounges and stitch-centered bridal showers point to the rebirth of sewing. A new generation has finally picked up needle and thread, and they're ready to sew. And why not? With a basic machine and a little know-how, crafters can make stylish and utterly distinct items.
In Sew & Stow: 30 Fun Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!, Betty Oppenheimer, an avid crafter and sewer, shares 30 of her favorite patterns, including functional items for the home, workshop, camp, and garden. From aprons to hammocks, and from lunch totes to laundry bags, Oppenheimer's projects will help crafters get organized and help the planet with a wide assortment of reusable totes, carry-alls, and shopping bags.
Oppenheimer includes fuss-free patterns for everyday necessities, as well as one-of-a-kind items not often found in sewing books — a log tote for a strapping lumberjack, a stadium seat for the sports enthusiast, and a dog bed for that favorite furry friend. Her projects will appeal to novice and expert crafters alike; each pattern includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and each can be completed in just a few hours. Projects are presented with fresh, contemporary fabrics, and are sure to delight even the most trendsetting crafter. With Oppenheimer's help, anyone can turn a swatch of fabric into a practical — and eye-catching — item that can be used again and again.
Sew & Stow includes everything today's sewer needs to move beyond the mass produced, and to create items that are functional, fabulous, and ecofriendly!
Review
"Looking for inspiration for your next sewing project? Whether you're a beginner or a master stitcher, there's something for you in the new book." -Star Banner
Synopsis
Indulge 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.
Synopsis
Sew bags, packs, totes, and handy items for your home and garden—make them your own with fun, contemporary fabrics. These 31 exciting projects are suitable for every skill level, from beginner to master stitcher.
Help the Planet: Say no to plastic bags and yes to colorful, reusable, hand-sewn alternatives! Its easy to make your own bags, carry-alls, and sacks to hold everything from farmers market finds to bag lunches.
Brighten Your Home: Stitch up an apron or laundry bag to bring style and flair to household tasks. Add panache to your outdoor activities with a hand-sewn bottle sling or a comfy hammock. You can even make a dog bed cover for your loyal pal or a log tote for your favorite lumberjack.
Functional, fabulous, and ecofriendly—these handmade projects are quick and simple with the step-by-step instructions and illustrations in Sew & Stow.
Synopsis
It's easy to sew your own bags, packs, totes, and home storage items! In Sew & Stow, Betty Oppenheimer shares 31 of her favorite patterns, from aprons and laundry bags to lunch bags, a knitting needle tote, a visor organizer for your car, a grocery tote, and a garment bag. Her projects are great for novice and expert crafts alike; each pattern includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and each can be completed in just a few hours. With Oppenheimer's help, anyone can turn a swatch of great fabric into a functional, fabulous, ecofriendly item that can be used again and again.
About the Author
Betty Oppenheimer is an experienced crafter and seamstress who studied textile science at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has worked as textile quality assurance manager and engineer for several sportswear companies. Betty is the author of The Candlemaker's Companion and Growing Lavender and Community on the Sequim Prairie. She lives on the Olympic Penninsula in rural Washington state.
Table of Contents
1. Selecting the right equipment and fabric
2. Techniques & tools for cutting, sewing, and finishing
3. Sew simple
4. Pockets galore!
5. Bag-a-thon
6. Stow it handily
7. Pad and carry
8. Stow it your way