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Designed by Betsy La Honta. Finished sizes: Closed: 8" x 4", Open: 8" x 8". Made using kraft-tex, Stone. 

Designed by Lori Miller. A sophisticated, designer tote bag with faux leather accents. This snazzy bag features leather-like trim and piped handles all made with kraft-tex™, Chocolate.

Designed by Jean-Sophie Wood. A compact, bifold wallet to hold your cellphone, ID, credit card, and cash. The wallet is constructed from three pieces that are custom-sized to fit your cellphone. Made using kraft-tex Stone. 

Designed by Betsy La Honta. Finished size: 11˝ wide × 8˝ high × 3˝ deep. Includes general instructions and hints on working with kraft-tex. 

Designed by Mary E. Flynn. With patterns, tips for working with kraft-tex, and suggested options for customizing your bag!

Designed by Betsy La Honta. Finished Size: 6 5/8" x 9" (fits iPad Mini 5 1/4" x 7 7/8"). Includes general instructions and hints on working with kraft-tex. 

This quick and easy project uses just a little kraft-tex and two notions. No lining, no turning inside out, no sweat! Whenever using kraft-tex, don’t use pins. Glue the pieces together within the seam allowance or use clips to hold pieces in place...

Dopp Kit: Shaving Kit/Makeup Bag Finished sizes:  Shaving kit/makeup bag: 8˝ wide x 4˝ high x 4  3/4˝ deep Pencil case: 9 1/2˝ wide x 2˝ high x 2˝ deep Made using kraft-tex, Chocolate. 

Jennifer Sampou ––       Stitch a scrap-friendly quilt and pillow inspired by Jennifer Sampou’s travels to Thailand. The best-selling fabric designer pairs paper-pieced and appliquéd motifs with a background...

Adapt a versatile kraft-tex cone into unlimited festive gift bags! Made using kraft-tex Chocolate and kraft-tex Marsala. 

This is an easy kraft-tex® project that is simple to resize based on the dimensions of your journal. (If you’re using the 8 1/2˝ × 11˝ sheets from the sampler pack, you can make a cover for a journal up to approximately 6 1/2˝...

Create beautiful, realistic autumn leaves that will last forever! Perfect for Thanksgiving. Made using kraft-tex, Natural. 

These little coin purses are a perfect project for the kraft-tex® sampler packs. A cute and easy project that combines kraft-tex® with felt. Buy extra fasteners and swivel hooks because you will want to make a bunch of them with all different...

This Venetian-style butterfly mask made of Natural kraft-tex is decorated in vibrant colors. While delicate and mainly decorative, it can be carefully worn, and it would be the perfect costume piece to wear while handing out candy,...

Designed by Gailen Runge with kraft-tex Roll Marsala Prewashed & Hand-Dyed

Heidi Staples ––Sew many projects, so little timeFit sewing into your busy lifestyle with practical tips that will help you put hours back on the clock! Author Heidi Staples, a creative mom of three, will help you organize your sewing space...

Summer’s coming and that means more time outside! Here’s a nifty pattern designed by popular blogger Jamellia Hilfiger to up-cycle a former camping chair into a cute side table using kraft-tex. Try it in the latest colors: stone and chocolate...

Compiled by Gailen Runge –– 22 contemporary embroidery projects from today’s coolest crafters • 22 small embroidered projects with simple step-by-step instructions - ideal for beginner and intermediate sewists • Learn 25...

Alex Anderson –– Four Must-Have Quilting and Crafting Tools in One • Flat-ended presser cap for finger pressing, folding, burnishing • Super-sharp BERNINA seam ripper for fast "unsewing" • Pointed wood end cap for turning...

Compiled by Roxane Cerda –– • Discover endless creative techniques for working with kraft-tex®, including stitching, embossing, painting, dyeing, embellishing, inkjet printing, washing, distressing, weaving, burning, die-cutting -...

Virginia Lindsay –– Turn your passion for sewing into a successful home business You love to sew. Don't you wish you could make a living from your sewing? You can, with the help of this practical guide from professional sewist and pattern...

Betsy La Honta ––        Three times the funEnjoy three different looks from the same bag! With clever construction, movable straps, and a tuck-away top panel, the choice is yours. Wear it as a large carryall, a...

Carla Hegeman Crim –– The one-stop essential reference for today’s generation of sewists! Comprehensive, this must-have book, Essential Sewing Reference Tool, is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start)...

Deborah Gale Tirico ––    New dimensions in wool appliquéSewing with luxurious felted wool, discover the secrets to dimensional appliqué that will add depth and drama to your home decor. Take your embroidery...

Enjoy this free project, perfect for Halloween! Made with kraft-tex in Chocolate or Stone. 

PLAY! Sew • Stamp • Paint • DistressWait until you get your hands on this sampler pack of the rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes like fabric. kraft-tex® is supple, yet strong enough to...

Compiled by Heather Bostic –– Add a punch of color and style to any room This installment of the Design Collective series is stuffed full of pillows! Make a distinctive statement with eye-catching modern designs - choose from 25 different...

Wait until you get your hands on this rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes like fabric. kraft-tex® is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new...

Wendy Williams –– Enter an enchanted world of wool appliqué Create landscapes filled with fanciful flowers and creatures from field, forest, and ocean - designer Wendy Williams shows you how in 15 engaging appliqué projects...

Carrie Bloomston –– 30 ways to cultivate a creative life and fill your days with a passion for living You were born with a creative spark inside. Do you look at yourself now and wonder if the spark has gone out? Ignite that inner fire with...

Terese Cato –– Make an enchanting heirloom You don't have to be a doll maker to enjoy creating these little sweethearts. If you love to craft and sew, you'll have fun learning new techniques for creating a whimsical fairy, an impish elf, or...

Bring the seaside inside Make every day a day at the beach with these whimsical, one-of-a-kind art pieces and fun folk crafts. 25 sewing projects include stuffies, quilts, garlands, pillows, bags, and more-all with a bright and cheery seaside theme...

I’m the lucky Technical Editor who had the pleasure of working on the very cool book, kraft•tex Style. My friend, Del, heard me mention some of the projects in the book, and about how kraft•tex was so easy and versatile to...

Finished tote: 11 1/2˝ wide × 15 1/2˝ high × 7˝ deep  You can never have too many bags. This one is the perfect size for just about any outing, from grocery shopping to camping. You will not be disappointed with this great...

from Quilt with Marci Baker ––• Save time• Sew straight seams• Works on all machines Sew faster and more easily without losing your precision! These vinyl strips replace masking tape and moleskin with a repositionable stop...

Wait until you get your hands on this vibrant paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes just like fabric. kraft-tex is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. This cruelty-free leather...

Mary Abreu ––Totes, transformed! A visual guide to making every type of bag One pattern … infinite looks! With simple tweaks, you can reinvent the basic tote 11 ways, sewing useful projects like a backpack, messenger bag, laundry...

Nancy Johnson-Srebro –– Featherweight history at your fingertips • Enjoy an entertaining look at the history of the Featherweight sewing machine • Expanded third edition updated with the latest research • Packed with photos,...

Judy Gauthier ––You won’t believe how much you can do with this all-purpose tape! Tear-Perfect Maker Tape is gridded so that it tears easily and perfectly in either direction, providing you with just the right amount each time for...

Kelly Lee-Creel and Rebecca Soder –– Be the life of your own party! In this book, Kelly and Rebecca have captured the heart of social gatherings for special occasions—expressing your love for family and friends in the DIY spirit of...

Brenna Maloney –– Make your own story-time pals! Did you ever wish that your story-time friends would come to life? With this book, they can! Mouse visits a lot of places in this story. He gets to know elephants and snakes in Africa...

Lindsay Conner and Janelle MacKay ––    Bags for Your Life On the GoFab and functional bags to sew … that perfectly fit your life on the go! Favorite bag designers and top bloggers share 15 unique organizers,...

Table Talk: Runners, Toppers and Family Treats Gudrun Erla –– For Gudrun Erla, gathering at the dinner table brings back special memories of friends and family in her native Iceland. These memories are the inspiration for her first Kansas...

Jen Fox and Sarah Case ––Create one-of-a-kind projects using these surface designs and techniquesIt’s time for some hands-on surface design with your favorite surface—fabric! Transferring a pretty motif to your sewing project is...

fast2fuse® Double-Sided Fusible Stiff Interfacing available in Light, Medium and Heavy Weights by the pack or on the bolt. • Fusible on both sides to save you time • Easy to mark, cut and sew • Perfect for fabric and paper Use for:...

Salley Mavor ––      Create a magical world using wool felt, chenille stems, and simple embellishmentsSalley Mavor’s book Felt Wee Folk inspired tens of thousands to handcraft dolls from simple materials. Now, she...

Jennifer Clouston ––Embellish away! 10 crazy-quilt projectsEmbrace the versatility of crazy quilting with quick-to-sew projects! In a follow-up to best-selling Foolproof Crazy Quilting, Jennifer Clouston shares 10 small, useful items...

Nicole Mallalieu –– Learn professional techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for making couture bags Let’s be honest: when you make a bag, you want it to be constructed well and finished beautifully - with that professional edge that sets...

Annabel Wrigley –– 28 super-cool projects to create your own style • Learn to make one-of-a-kind jewelry, bags, and stuff for your room • Choose from 28 superfun projects to make yourself or with friends • Develop crafty...

Kirstyn Cogan ––5 squeezable BFFs to warm your heartSnuggable, huggable, and tons of fun to sew! Stitch a quintet of friendly-faced stuffed animals from one simple pattern. Whether you prefer a playful puppy, bouncing bunny, charming kitty,...

Visual Guide to Hand-Sewing Needles Laura Wasilowski ––From best-selling author and expert hand embroiderer Laura Wasilowski comes this visual guide to 13 types of needles, from tapestry to quilting and more. You'll learn about the wide...

Easy as 1-2-3—cut, press & trim!Add just the right amount of stabilization to your next T-shirt quilt! This lightweight, 100% polyester fusible interfacing is made specifically for stretchy, nonwoven T-shirt material, but it works great on...

Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr ––The only tunic pattern you’ll ever need!Sew the perfect tunic to express your style—from simple and modest to daring and chic! Mix and match collars, neck plackets, and sleeves for an endless variety...

The following instructions are for dyes that need added soda ash/dye activator. Some packaged dyes have the dye activator already included— be sure to follow the package instructions for the dyes you are using! 

New and improved! Firm, yet flexible interfacing is perfect for shaping into purses, bowls, and other 3-dimensional crafts. Easy to cut,mark, sew and steampress. 100% polyester. Video! How to use C&T's interfacings in your projects. #20117 15 x 18...

Linda Johansen ––Quick crafty containers to get you sewingOrganize every room in your home with decorative fabric bowls, boxes, and vases! With 15 projects you can easily make in a day, best-selling author Linda Johansen teaches you to sew...

Design Collective –– Create Your Very Own Menagerie • 26 one-of-a-kind projects, from artistic to folksy to whimsical • The variety of materials and embellishments is sure to inspire you to make every bird in the book •...

A runner for every tableDress up your table with 10 colorful table runners from top designers! Whether you prefer appliqué or patchwork, traditional or modern, fancy floral or geometric designs, you’re sure to find something you’ll...

Notice on Iron On-Transfer Paper in Sew Illustrated purchased before SEPTEMBER 15, 2016  Sew Illustrated books that were purchased before SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 are affected with double sided iron-on transfer paper tear sheets at the back of...

C&T Publishing–– Artisanal kraft-tex Wait until you get your hands on this sampler pack of the vibrant, rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes like fabric. kraft-tex is supple, yet strong...

Michele Hill ––Bring Beatrix Potter’s delightful stories to lifeThis book gathers together 10 easy yet elegant projects celebrating the life and talents of Beatrix Potter. With 10 appliqué and 6 embroidery designs, even beginning...

Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and Sarah Markos –– Nurture yourself by sewing something that’s just for you You spend all day doing things for everyone else. It’s time to renew your creative energy by sewing something just for...

15 charming wool-felt projectsFrom traditional penny rugs to playful embellishments on a contemporary blue jean jacket, this delightful book offers something for everyone, whether you want to try wool appliqué for the first time (How about the...

Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield ––    Baked from scratch—12 apron styles to mix and match!Get cute in the kitchen with 12 chic and simple aprons to sew! Choose from three stylish tops and a trio of flattering skirts, specially...

Shelly Figueroa ––    Personalize your wardrobe—learn to sew in styleLearn how to make super-cute clothes from scratch that all your friends will want! Need a new dress? A chic clutch to go with that dress? No sweat! Also...

Mary Hertel ––Create more Christmas cheer in less time! Pick your project then pick your block: mix and match 8 super-easy projects with 16 adorable paper-pieced blocks just for Christmas. Simply follow Mary’s clearly illustrated...

Brenna Maloney ––Come on over to the dark side of socks...Brenna Maloney is back with 16 all-new sock creatures to stitch - key-stealing gremlins, killer snowmen, sssslow sloths, evil clowns and more pop off the pages in this fun and colorful...

Save time with prewashed kraft-tex Introducing, by popular demand, prewashed kraft•tex in classic colors! Wait until you get your hands on the rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes just like...

Gailen Runge ––Carry just one or carry them all! An exciting bag trio to hold the essentials all day longReady for a bag that does it all? Then it’s time to cut into your favorite fabrics, because this tempting trio includes a tote,...

Erin Hentzel ––Sew classic doll clothes with modern flairCreate fashion-forward outfits for today’s 18" dolls! Whether you’re sewing for your own dolls or the little doll lover in your life, these mix-and-match styles offer...

Compiled by Susanne Woods ––A hat for every season, a hat for any reasonThe latest installment in our popular Design Collective series features 25 hats from contemporary designers all over the world, each hand-selected for their freshly sewn...

Angie Wilson ––The insider's guide to fussy cuttingCut up your favorite fabrics with intention! Lifelong fussy cutter Angie Wilson teaches you how to look at your fabric stash with new eyes and piece the best bits together, like a colorful...

Samarra Khaja ––    Redonkulous crafts for the whole family!Handmade, unique, tongue-in-cheek. Stitch 15 conversation starters that are as fun to sew as they are to tie up with a bow. Designer Samarra Khaja covers the gamut...

Compiled by Rashida Coleman-Hale –– Contributions by Design Collective Welcome to the world of Zakka • Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting - Zakka! • These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic...

Erin Hentzel –– A closet full of doll clothes - all made by you You love your dolls - they go everywhere with you! Have you ever wished that you could dress them up exactly like you wanted? Maybe one outfit for hanging out with friends,...

Linda Johansen –– Make one tonight and use it tomorrow! Who says there’s nothing new under the sun? Try Linda Johansen’s innovative techniques for creating delightful fabric bowls and decide for yourself! Use your bowls for...

Carla Hegeman Crim ––A sewing supplies expert in your pocketThis mini 48 page book is packed with mega information on common sewing tools, supplies, and materials! Best-selling author Carla Crim of Scientific Seamstress shares 65+ essential...

Riel Nason ––Scary-chic Halloween decorDecorate your home for Halloween with projects made from 5 easy and stylish block motifs, including skulls, spiderwebs, and spooky eyes! Whether your look is elegant with pretty orange lights and...

Sue Kim –– The bag makes the outfit! • Make your own fashion statement with these sophisticated, runway-worthy bag designs • Each of the 19 projects has multiple variations for more than 75 different stylish ways to carry it all...

Go beyond teddy bears! 11 adorable soft toys to makeIf you want to sew up a quick gift, make a toy for a baby or toddler, or decorate your home with a little whimsy, look no further than this collection of 11 softies from popular designers Amy Adams,...

Sally Dixon ––    Craft the cutest, tiniest felt animals imaginable—all by hand!Whether you're young or just young at heart, this book will satisfy your appetite for cuteness. A whopping 31 tiny hand-sewn felt...

Michelle Van Tassell –– Keep Small Children Happy with Soft Activity Books • Lots of fun activities for infants and toddlers, from peek-a-boo photos to "tie my shoes" dolls and other games • Make a finished page in less than a...

Design Collective –– Brown bag it in style • Projects include sandwich wraps, baggies, bicycle bags, and totes• Quick and easy to make with basic sewing techniques; everyone in your family will want one!• Customize the...

Linda Johansen –– Make a Fabric Box Tonight! Linda Johansen takes her popular fabric-bowl technique a step further with fabric boxes, and you will not believe how fast, fun, and easy they are to make! • 13 beautiful projects for...

Compiled by Rashida Coleman-Hale –– Contributions by Design Collective Welcome to the world of Zakka • Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting - Zakka!• These clever, modern projects are a cinch to...

Patty Prann Young ––Make a fantastic wardrobe custom-fitted to anyone’s measurementsSew a complete wardrobe without pricey paper patterns! Learn the secrets to pattern-free garment making as you measure, cut, and sew for a fabulous fit...

Aneela Hoey ––Whip your sewing area into shapeCelebrate and use your sewing skills with well-known and popular designer Aneela Hoey's 15 stylish yet functional patterns for a wide variety of sewing organizers. Designed to work together, many...

M'Liss Rae Hawley ––Make Yourself a Brand New Bag!• Carry everything with style in super-easy bags for every season, occasion, or outfit• 10 fat-quarter-friendly projects include small and large purses, totes, and zippered...

Marilynn Bilyeu –– Make These Handy Totes & Stay Organized Wherever You Go • Easy-to-make, take-anywhere totes hold everything you need for your favorite hobby or activities • One easy pattern with 6 variations for quilters,...

Mary Abreu –– Give Your Girl Some Twirl! • Every day is dress-up day-mix and match 4 basic patterns into hundreds of adorable outfits• Complete instructions on all the basics-finishing seams, gathering, topstitching, hemming,...

Elizabeth Angus –– Stitch up small wool treasures Celebrate the seasons with this sweet collection of folk-inspired projects using wool appliqué and embroidery. Featuring Elizabeth’s signature sheep and floral motifs, these 11...

Mary Hertel ––Sassy totes with major purse-onality!With all they do for us, don’t purses deserve to have a little fun? Sew 6 easy bags for your everyday life, each featuring an adorable 8˝ paper-pieced block. Add an airplane pocket to...

Lenka Vodicka-Paredes and Asia Currie –– Welcome to the magical world of fairies • Make magical fairies, scary zombies, and cute gnomes with simple supplies and sewing skills • Learn easy crafting skills like hand sewing, finger...

Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith ––Share the gift of lifelong sewing skills with the children you loveIntroduce your kids to sewing with 14 boredom-busting projects that teach an invaluable skill they’ll carry with them for a lifetime!...

Save time with prewashed kraft-tex Introducing, by popular demand, prewashed kraft•tex in classic colors! Wait until you get your hands on the rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes just like...