Learn to Sew and Embroider: 35 Projects Using Simple Stitches, Cute Embroidery, and Pretty Appliqu

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Pick up this book and youll soon be a sewing whiz, using a wide variety of hand stitches and learning how to sew on a zip, attach buttons, embroider, and appliqu. In Jewellery and Accessories, you can make adorable watermelon slice brooches or a fun raccoon scarf, while Toys and Dollsfeatures a fake fur teddy bear that would make a great gift hes so sweet, though, that you might want to keep him for yourself! Next is Stationery and Storage, which makes being organised fun youll be the star of your class with the monster pencil case and the customised tote bag to carry your books in. Finally, in Gift Ideas, you can learn some beautiful embroidery stitches with the monogrammed pillowcase, or surprise a friend for their birthday with some personalised bunting. All of the projects have simple step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a clearly marked skill level so that you can start with the easier projects and move on to more challenging crafts as you become a more confident stitcher.

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Emma Hardy is a stylist and designer who has worked on various lifestyle and interiors magazines. Her previous books includeMaking Children's Clothes, Green Crafts for Children,andSewing for Children, allpublished by CICO Books. Emma is based in London.