This is a classic book first published in 1950, with many updates and revisions. Written with amy s characteristic warmth and flair, you ll find information on basic equipment. Reading amys writing is like having a friend in your living room showing you the basics. Patterns and howto for 24 fresh and easy projects this book comes with patterns tucked away in a special pocket, i love this book. Check out the bend the rules sewing flickr group where people post their completed projects and you can ask amy karol questions. Bend the rules sewing the essential guide to a whole new. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about bendtherules sewing. Bendtherules sewing by amy karol is approachable and fun.
This book comes with five original patterns from their supercute, modern pattern collection, and all the tips and tricks youll need to get started sewing your own clothing. Please show and tell about your sewing projects from the bendtherules sewing book here. Just leave a comment to this post and tell us why you want this book. While you do need to know the rules of sewing, karol says you can get.
Patterns dont always do a good job of explaining techniques in detail, so its wonderful to have a basic reference book like vogue sewing in your sewing library. Amys book is all about customizing fabric to fit your style, so the best part of this project is that you could make one for every kid in your class and still feel unique. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Bendtherules sewing book yarra plenty regional library. I wasnt sure what to expect, but let me just say that i am glad i went and that amy is really nice. What i can and want to talk about is amy karols fabulous new book, bendtherules sewing. Her projects can be done as directed or offer a great jumping off. I am glad i know the right way to sew because it comes in handy when i want to take some short cuts. Bending the rules to fit your sewing styles craftstylish. The patterns are cute and simple and she gives helpful little tips along the way. Karols book is fantastic for beginners as well as seasoned sewers. Bendtherules sewing the essential guide to a whole new way to sew book.
No cash wallet from bend the rules sewing purses, bags, wallets. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew by amy karol. I liked the contrast pleats, the roominess of the bag, the rigid bottom i used timtex for this fabric used. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Bendtherules sewing this is a super fun book, especially for tweens or anyone daunted by sewing. Fun sewing projects with stencils, stamps, dye, photo transfers, silk screening, and more as want to read. Popular sewing craft books meet your next favorite book. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Author amy karol has two pieces of advice for new seamsters. For the embroiderer who appreciates the value of beautiful stitches but also likes to break a few rules along the way, rebecca ringquists embroidery workshops is a refreshing new resource for both standard and outofthebox techniques. The bending of the rules isnt new techniques in sewing, its simply adding embellishments to what youve sewn i. I have that book on my wishlist on a paperback swap site as i have seen some of the projects on flicker and they look incredible. This book would make a great gift for a teenaged sewer who just got her first sewing machine. There are a number of projects that use only a small amount.
The essential guide to a whole new way to sew by amy karol, in very good condition. Here s the place where you can show projects you have made from the bend therulessewing book. Ive had bend the rules sewing by amy karol for a while now but only recently made some of the projects. While you do need to know the rules of sewing, karol says you can get creative by bending them to fit your style.
Based on the popular classes ringquist leads across the country, rebecca ringquists embroidery workshops teaches everything from the proper way to. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew amy karol author amy karol, whose angry chicken is one of the bestloved craft blogs on the web, brings stitchers everywhere a downtoearth introduction to sewing, including thirty projects so adorable and cool theyll inspire anyone to pick up a needle and thread. This book is a book written with the flare of amy karol whose blog angry chicken brings stitchers everywhere a. Written with amy s characteristic warmth and flair, you ll find information on basic equipment and supplies, advice on.
Bendtherules sewing by amy karol, 97803073472, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Check out these awesome turtles, made from the pattern in amy karols bendtherules sewing book. Definition of bend the rules in the idioms dictionary. Bendtherules sewing amy karol, who writes the blog angry chicken, has written a beginning sewing book that even has some nuggets for the experienced sewer. I was lucky enough to get a copy a little early, and im very. Sep 01, 2009 photo by bend the rules with fabric in an effort to endow you or your child with some social clout, this weeks howtuesday project is a vintageinspired lunch bag from amy karols book, bend the rules with fabric. Amy karols book bendtherules sewing comes out today, congratulations amy. Ive been reading the angry chicken blog by amy karol for a long time now and am excited about her new book, bend the rules sewing.
I took the liberty of labeling each one with the flickr id of its creator. Her projects can be done as directed or offer a great jumping off point for your own creativity. Three lucky craft winners are going to win a copy of bend the rules with fabric and a box of the bend the rules gift labels pictured below. Bend the rules sewing the essential guide to a whole new way to sew book. Bendtherules sewing is a standard softcover book format though no spiral binding a bit of a hassle and the pattern pieces are all in reduced format at the end of the book so you have to use a photocopier to increase the pattern size, a major hassle imho. Jun 19, 2007 bend the rules sewing by amy karol, 97803073472, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Up for sale today is a sewing book entitled bendtherules sewing, the essential guide to a whole new way to sew, by amy karol, 2007. Jun 19, 2007 amy karols book bendtherules sewing comes out today, congratulations amy.
I was lucky enough to get a copy a little early, and im very glad i did. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew by amy karol author amy karol, whose angry chicken is one of the bestloved craft blogs on the web, brings stitchers everywhere a downtoearth introduction to sewing, including thirty projects so adorable and cool theyll inspire anyone to pick up a needle and thread. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew by amy karol and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bending the rules to fit your sewing styles threads. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew, karol teaches the reader how to sew with the least amount of frustration. I have also written sewing books, taught online classes, had fine art shows selling in. Bendtherules sewing, signed published november 8, 2007 life 6 comments tags. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. I liked the contrast pleats, the roominess of the bag, the rigid bottom. Its high time you made your own fashions even more you with amy karols next craft revolution. Great sewing books for beginners and nonbeginners, too.
Sewing books for beginners that are actually helpful. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew as want to read. Just like her other book, bend the rules sewing, the instructions are clear and complete and the projects are charming and hip. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew by amy karol online at alibris. Blogger amy karol of angry chicken gives great instructions with an easy and laidback approach. Fun sewing projects with stencils, stamps, dye, photo transfers, silk screening and more comes from the blogger who produced angry chicken, a top crafting blog, and accompanies her first bendtherules sewing guide to blend humor with tips on trendy, fun new approaches to sewing. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew by amy karol, the loveliness behind angry chicken and kingpod. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Bend the rules sewing essential guide to a whole new way. I have been reading so many blog posts 1,2,3,4,5,etc about fellow portlander amy karols book bendtherules sewing, that i was really curious to attend her booksigning event at bolt tonight. The book provides a lot of great advice for sewing beginners including buying a sewing machine, buying fabric, tools and techniques. Ive had bendtherules sewing by amy karol for a while now but only recently made some of the projects. Nov 08, 2007 i have been reading so many blog posts 1,2,3,4,5,etc about fellow portlander amy karols book bendtherules sewing, that i was really curious to attend her booksigning event at bolt tonight. This book is for those who are completely new to sewing as well as those who know how to sew but could do with being a little bit more relaxed about it all. Jul 11, 2007 what i can and want to talk about is amy karols fabulous new book, bendtherules sewing.
Jun 01, 2007 buy bend the rules sewing by amy karol isbn. Make sure you enter in your email address in the form field wont be published. Apr 30, 20 this book comes with five original patterns from their supercute, modern pattern collection, and all the tips and tricks youll need to get started sewing your own clothing. Author amy karol, whose angry chicken is one of the bestloved craft blogs on the web, brings. No cash wallet from bend the rules sewing purses, bags. Fun sewing projects with stencils, stamps, dye, photo transfers, silk screening and more comes from the blogger who produced angry chicken, a top crafting blog, and accompanies her first bend the rules sewing guide to blend humor with tips on trendy, fun new approaches to sewing. The essential guide to a whole new way to sew by amy karol, the rhythm of family. Check out these awesome turtles, made from the pattern in amy karols bend the rules sewing book. Dec 28, 2019 bend the rules sewing amy karol is a fun writer, and the philosophy she lays out in bend the rules sewing is one that will serve you well as your skills increase.
This book is very approachable for the beginning sewer. Simple sewing 30 this is filled to the brim with helpful tips and techniques. The results are in from my flickr groups first semiofficial simulsew, and they are so great. Half the book is a basics overview and nothing you cant get in a good reference book. Bendtherules sewing by amy karol is approachable and fun, i used to love reading her diy blog angry chicken.
Amy karol has written another accessible, practical, and welldesigned book, this time focusing on fabric dying, embroidering, and silk screening rather than beginning level sewing. I am completely sure that this tutorial bends some sewing rules. Author amy karol brings stitchers everywhere a downtoearth introduction to sewing, including thirty projects so adorable and cool they ll inspire anyone to pick up a needle and thread. Jun 23, 2007 bend the rules sewing amy karol, who writes the blog angry chicken, has written a beginning sewing book that even has some nuggets for the experienced sewer. Fun sewing projects with stencils, stamps, dye, photo transfers, silk screening, and more by amy karol. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Bend the rules sewing essential guide to a whole new way sew. As a kid, i loved altering my own clothes and fabrics. Mostly because i do bend the rules when it comes to sewing. Alexandra grablewski a clear, commonsense guide to sewing presents twentyfive innovative projects for the home or wardrobe along with information on basic equipment, techniques, and supplies and tips on selecting and.
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