Sewing

Marie Claire Editions ––  Become a proficient sewist today Gather up thread, fabric, a needle, or a sewing machine, and you are ready to take your first steps in sewing! Designed for beginner sewists and those who already...

Tova Opatrny ––  Start sewing in no time with basics broken down to the simplest form! Professor Pincushion’s Beginner Guide to Sewing is part textbook, part how-to, and all cheeky fun. Perfect for anyone interested in...

Gailen Runge ––  Plan a year of sewing garment projects This delightful planner is designed especially for seamstresses so that you can track multiple projects throughout the year—because let’s face it, who doesn’t...

Jona Giammalva ––  Create the classic A-line skirt with one easy pattern An A-Line skirt can be professional or casual, classic or whimsical, simple or elaborate, colorful or muted—and that’s with one pattern! Use...

Karoline Dahrling Hughes ––  Turn your clothing basics into a stylish wardrobe! Get inspired to elevate your wardrobe with dozens of tips and tricks on creating handmade, fashionable, wardrobe pieces. Dream about it one day and...

Bryanne Rajamannar ––  Is it Fresh, or is it Felt?Learn to make felt plants and flowers so rich with detail; they look freshly picked!  Aimed at absolute beginners—the book starts with an overview of basic techniques and...

Makiko Arai –– 30 Needle Felted Animals to Make and Love Craft a menagerie of miniature animals from simple materials! Author Makiko Arai’s easy felting techniques are perfect for beginners or anyone who enjoys a relaxing handcraft...

Minki Kim –– Sew handmade gifts for you and your friends Add peace to your busy life with a cozy afternoon of zakka sewing. Stitching in her signature style, Minki Kim is back with sixteen whimsical crafts for your must-sew list. With a...

Jessica Kapitanski –– Sew with a stylish new substrate  Elevate your sewing with a bagmaker’s secret—cork fabric, a leather-like, upscale version of the cork you used to know! Learn how easy it is to work with cork from...

Virginia Lindsay –– Make an investment in yourself so you can do what you love for a living!  Is this the year to jumpstart your dreams? Take your handmade business to a truly professional level with practical advice from industry...

Minki Kim –– Pretty projects to make you smile Artist Minki Kim turns her own daily sketchbook challenge into 65 stitchable drawings to mix and match. Embroider and appliqué the whimsical, easy-going way with 6 useful projects to...

Barbara Emodi –– Everything your mother would tell you about sewing if your mother could sew Experienced sewing instructor and blogger Barbara Emodi shares her sewing wisdom to help readers get started, get started back up, or hone their...

Amy Adams –– A tweet, a grunt, a squeak, and a hoot! A little time, a few supplies, and a dash of creativity are all you need to bring these adorable critters to life. Whether it's a fuzzy rabbit personalized as a gift, or a charming family...

Melissa Averinos –– Go ahead, make a face! Discover how to create freeform, raw-edge appliqué faces using Melissa Averinos' fun, creative process. Melissa walks you through the process step by step, from a comprehensive lesson on...

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...

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...

Betsy LaHonta ––Beautiful, versatile bags featuring kraft-texWith three exterior designs to choose from, plus mix-and-match pockets and closure choices, you can make exactly the bag you want! Carry it like a tote—or use the shoulder...

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...

Jennifer Heynen ––Pretty and practical organizers to sewSew 19 simply embellished projects including a card holder, coin purses, earbud holder, small wallets, pouches and organizers. These cute and useful bags are perfect for holding and...

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...

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,...

Mary Abreu ––    Give your favorite girls the gift of endless wardrobe options!Best-selling author Mary Abreu is back with a book that will shut down the dreaded words, “I have nothing to wear!” from young girls...

Nicole Mallalieu –– City-girl style and posh details combined in one trendy bagSew a fashion-forward purse that’s sure to become a wardrobe staple! With eye-catching angled zippers, O-rings, and quilted straps, this trendy bag will...

Jennifer Heynen ––     Colorful projects, perfect to give as gifts Put the fun back in sewing with little treasures to sew, embellish, and share! Popular fabric and pattern designer Jennifer Heynen invites you to choose your own...

Suzannah Hamlin Stanley ––Affordable, stylish, and trendy refashionsUnlock your closet’s potential with simple, stylish wardrobe refashions you can sew at home. DIY-style blogger Suzannah Hamlin Stanley provides her unique blend of...

Jenelle Montilone ––    Easy. Eco-friendly. Eclectic.Did you know the average American throws away more than 68 pounds of clothing each year? Join the revolution to reduce your carbon footprint—one T-shirt at a time!...

Christine Haynes ––    A sewing resource with over 300 sewing terms illustrated and explainedAre you baffled by sewing terminology, the vast array of tools and materials, or patterns in general? Take the next step in your sewing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Julie M. Creus –– 20 clever projects using fabric in ways you’ve never dreamed of! This festive collection from designer Julie Creus brings together bright fabrics, ingenious construction methods, and a large dash of whimsy to make 3-D...

Beth Huntington –– Only available as an eBook Thrift it, restyle it, wear it, love it! Take secondhand finds from frumpy to fabulous with a little help from Beth Huntington, a.k.a. the Renegade Seamstress. Beth shows you how to refashion...

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...

Valori Wells –– Create a life full of your fabric ideas • Make fabric come alive with silk screening, block printing, painting, and embroidery • 14 projects in Valori's signature style; make quilts, runners, softies, and girls'...

Shannon Brinkley –– From fabric bits and snips to fanciful modern art quilts • Turn scraps from your sewing room into one-of-a-kind quilts with simple collage techniques and raw-edged appliqué • Mix it up! Play with fresh...

Abigail A. Long –– It’s sew easy; it’s sew clever • Be inspired by the bright, modern designs of popular pattern maker and blogger Abigail Long of Marie-Madeline Studio • All 20 projects are easy enough for beginners ...

Kathy McGee –– Stylish bike accessories for 5 cycling adventures plus rainy-day rides For cyclists who want to take their style into high gear, The Happy Bicycle is a collection of 15 bicycle accessories that are functional and fun...

Patty Young –– Say hello to summer - create an entire vacation wardrobe for your favorite 18" doll! • Adorable projects include t-shirt, cargo shorts, swimsuit, swimsuit cover-up, sleeping bag and pillow, beach tote, and...

Sue Kim –– Make, Mix, and Match: 20 stylish projects for your children’s wardrobe • Make the perfect mix-and-match wardrobe for your little one; featuring 17 projects specifically designed for toddlers and young kids • Every...

Compiled by Jake Finch –– Only available as an eBook Your how-to resource for the hottest sewing community activity - The Swap! • 25 inspiring projects to swap; experience the joy of sewing, giving, and receiving beautiful handmade...

Jessica Peck –– Only available as an eBook No batteries required! These toys are MADE to play! • Turn off the tech and turn on the imagination with these engaging handmade toys • Popular blogger and Sweetie Pie Bakery designer...

Angela Yosten –– Spark your baby’s natural curiosity In the first year, a baby undergoes more development than he will ever experience for the rest of his life. During this very sensorial and impressionable time, you can spark a...

Sue Kim –– Welcome a new baby with these exquisite keepsakes There’s nothing more heartwarming than an exquisite handmade keepsake for a little one. In this charming collection, popular designer Sue Kim puts her signature style into 16...

Cheryl Arkison –– A quilting book unlike any other • Featuring 16 family-friendly projects including quilts, bags, bags, pennants and so much more • Learn a novel approach to quilting using low-volume fabrics (white- or light-based...

Amanda Murphy –– Celebrate the festive new colors of Christmas Dress up your home in something fresh for the holidays! These quilts and holiday decorations from designer/blogger Amanda Murphy take Christmas in a bright new direction...

Jona Giammalva –– A wardrobe of stylish skirts from one easy pattern • Find infinite creativity and inspiration in one simple pattern - 17 fashionable A-line skirts are just a stitch away! • Guaranteed to flatter any figure, the...

Melissa Wastney –– Stitch up something for all the little ones in your life • 25 simple projects to sew, embroider, and knit - make garments, bags, stuffies, quilts, and much more!• Perfect for girls and boys! Projects are...

Brenna Maloney –– Only available as an eBook 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...

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

Jill Hamor –– Make a cherished companion for your little one Inspired by vintage patterns from the 1940s, these 16 projects include loveable dolls and softies, pillows, puppets, and even a little girl's first handbag. Learn lots of...

Angela Yosten –– Observing the rules of the road Boys of all ages love their cars-celebrate their devotion to all things transit and stitch up some fun things for them to wear and use. Learn a new style of "scrap appliqué" using raw...

Brenna Maloney –– Let your imagination run wild! • 16 new fun-to-make sock creatures, from cute and cuddly to weird and wild! • Transform any sock - new socks, stray socks or even socks with holes in them - into an adorable...

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...

Jessica Levitt –– Only available as an eBook A partnership in style • Quilters and sewers of all skills can confidently mix and match fabrics for a fresh, clean look • Something for everyone - home décor, fashion...

Sweetwater –– Make every room in your house feel more like home • 35 beginner-friendly projects, including quilts, pillows, table linens, and accessories - many can be made in a day or less • Fresh, modern ideas for making things...

Brenna Maloney –– Stitch up a sweet and silly sock critter tonight! • Turn your favorite socks into adorable bunnies, kittens, hamsters, turtles, penguins and more • 16 projects are categorized by skill level, from...

Mary Abreu –– Only available as an eBook 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,...

Design Collective –– Count down creatively-any season, any reason! • 24 projects to anticipate and celebrate your favorite special events • Make one for Christmas, Chanukah, the first day of school, a new baby, and many more...

Bari J. Ackerman –– A fresh look at vintage style • Bring boutique style to your home and wardrobe • Learn how to mix and match today's bright, irresistible fabric prints and use them with many different sewing techniques •...

Kajsa Wikman –– Every Season Brings a New Reason to Quilt and Sew! • 21 whimsical projects include quilts, softies, pillows, and ornaments• Find new inspiration in the seasons of Scandinavia• A fresh, modern take on folk...

Samantha Cotterill –– Only available as an eBook Stitch A Story • 14 beginner-friendly projects to stitch by hand or machine• Includes patterns and illustrations for different characters with matching scenic elements like buildings...

Abbey Lane Quilts –– Babies are the time of your life! Stitch up some of these imaginative and practical designs, and the days will be a little easier for both mom and baby. Quilts, bibs, diaper bags, soft toys, and so much more are featured...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kate Haxell –– • Complete instructions for tried and true techniques, from the basic set-up to the finishing touches • Learn everything you need to know (but might be afraid to ask) to sew exactly what you want • Includes an...

Design Collective –– Brown bag it in style Today's hottest designers share their sewing savvy with 25 projects, from a simple sandwich wrap to a sophisticated shoulder bag. Why shouldn't your lunch bag match your personal wardrobe and...

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...

Kelly McCants –– Vintage-inspired projects for decorating your home inside and out  Whether you’re moving into a new home, launching a home makeover, or just sprucing up a room, this book provides plenty of ideas on how to...

Kate Haxell –– Follow-up to the best seller Me & My Sewing Machine!  After learning the basics in Me & My Sewing Machine, it’s now time to graduate to more sophisticated techniques in this follow-up book, Me & My...

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). Organized...