Reinvention: Sewing with Rescued Materials
Reinvention: Sewing with Rescued Materials
Jacket Description/Back: 28 projects seamlessly merge stitching, sustainability, and resourcefulness with simple, clean design Advancements in technology have increased the pace of our lives. As a response, a vibrant do-it-yourself...
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Jacket Description/Back: Advancements in technology have increased the pace of our lives. As a response, a vibrant do-it-yourself movement has risen to reclaim age-old traditions that reconnect us to slower and simpler times. Award-winning blogger Maya Donenfeld offers a guide to working with her favorite recycled materials. You'll find linen, burlap, wool, and more with details on their history, deconstruction techniques, sewing tips, and information about their environmental impact. Reinventing everyday materials into remarkable items of beauty and utility for the modern home and family will excite new and experienced sewers alike. In this one-of-a-kind book, Maya also shares easy methods for transforming gently used fabric with paint and ink. Inside you'll find stenciling templates, clear patterns, and thorough instructions, as well as encouragement to invent your own designs. Stories, a favorite recipe, and a nature activity are tucked between and around the projects to offer you an invitation to slow down, be mindful of your surroundings, and create with intention. Biographical Note: Maya Donenfeld writes the popular green crafting and simple living blog, www.mayamade.blogspot.com. Her distinctive designs feature sustainable resources and fibers while weaving in elements from the natural world. Her website is filled with projects, inspiration, and eco-friendly tutorials to light a fire under anyone wanting to artfully recycle, repurpose, and reinvent. Table of Contents: Introduction 2 CHAPTER 1: Sewing Basics 6 Tools 8 Terms 9 Techniques 9 Tips 12 CHAPTER 2: Printing Basics 14 Freezer Paper Printing 16 Tips 18 Stamping 19 CHAPTER 3: Linen 22 Story Scarf 26 Arithmetic Pillows 30 Portfolio 34 Reversible Summer Sling 38 CHAPTER 4: Burlap 44 Onion and Garlic Sacks 48 Log Carrier 51 Inspiration Board 54 Burlap Bin 59 CHAPTER 5: Jersey 66 Pillow Pal 70 Blossom Band 74 Little Forager Skirt 78 Barn Throw 85 CHAPTER 6: Wool 90 Wool Trivet 94 Insulated Lunch Sack 97 Poufs 102 Toadstool Cottage 106 CHAPTER 7: Denim 112 Double Duty Oven Mitt 116 Indi-Go Bag 121 Little River Rug 128 Hammock Hideaway 133 CHAPTER 8: Mailers 138 Color Block Zippered Pouch 141 Banner 145 Notebook 149 Luggage Tags 152 CHAPTER 9: Vintage 154 Fold and Tie Case 157 Apron Blouse 161 Summer Bolster 164 Traveling Hamper 168 Resources 172 Stencils and Templates 174 About the Author 184 Index 185 Marc Notes: Includes index.; Presents a guide to working with recycled materials such as linen, burlap and wool. Shows 28 projects with deconstruction techniques, sewing tips and information about their environmental impact. Projects include totes, lunch sack, scarf, onion sack, skirt, bin and many more--; Source other than Library of Congress.. Publisher Marketing: 28 projects seamlessly merge stitching, sustainability, and resourcefulness with simple, clean design Advancements in technology have increased the pace of our lives. As a response, a vibrant Do It Yourself movement has risen to reclaim age old traditions that reconnect us to slower and simpler times. A sewing renaissance has been set in motion at a time in history when economic instability and an awareness of the importance of using sustainable resources is peaking. With this in mind, award-winning blogger Maya Donenfeld offers a guide to working with her favorite recycled materials. You'll find linen, burlap, wool and more with details on their history, deconstruction techniques, sewing tips, and information about their environmental impact. Reinventing everyday materials into extraordinary items of beauty and utility for the modern home and family will excite new and experienced sewers alike. To add an element of personalization, Maya draws on her experience leading print workshops to share easy methods for transforming gently-used fabric with paint and ink. Stenciling templates and thorough instructions are provided, as well as encouragement to invent your own designs. Stories, a favorite recipe, and nature activity are tucked between and around the projects to offer the reader an invitation to slow down, and create with intention. |
Author: Donenfeld
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Binding: Spiral
Pub Date: 2012-05-01
BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies / Sewing
Subjects: Machine sewing|Clothing and dress|Remaking|Sewing
Weight: 1.72 lbs
ISBN: 9781118077535
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781118077535
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