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How to Sew Sustainably

by Wendy Ward ...

Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own, plus ways to use leftover scraps to make household items and to customise your clothes. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, for instance novel ways to join small fabric pieces, using larger pieces to make pieced household items and clothing, and easy ways to ... Read more

$20.68 AUD

Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own, plus ways to use leftover scraps to make household items and to customise your clothes. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, for instance novel ways to join small fabric pieces, using larger pieces to make pieced household items and clothing, and easy ways to
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The Upholsterer's Step-by-Step Handbook

by Alex Law ...

The Upholsterer's Step-by-step Handbook reveals the techniques and tips of the upholstery trade in an easy to understand format. Fully illustrated throughout with informative illustrations and inspiring photography, this book will enable you to confidently create a statement piece of furniture for your home.Learn how to follow a technique-based approach to upholstery, from assessing the work ... Read more

$6.99 AUD

The Upholsterer's Step-by-step Handbook reveals the techniques and tips of the upholstery trade in an easy to understand format. Fully illustrated throughout with informative illustrations and inspiring photography, this book will enable you to confidently create a statement piece of furniture for your home.Learn how to follow a technique-based approach to upholstery, from assessing the work
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Tunisian Crochet: A Stitch Dictionary with 501 Stitches to Explore

by Lori Harrison ...

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this book is your go-to resource for exploring Tunisian crochet stitches.500+ Tunisian crochet stitches: Each stitch is accompanied by a detailed swatch, chart, and step-by-step row-by-row instructions.Clear ... Read more

$36.99 AUD

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this book is your go-to resource for exploring Tunisian crochet stitches.500+ Tunisian crochet stitches: Each stitch is accompanied by a detailed swatch, chart, and step-by-step row-by-row instructions.Clear
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Curvy Crochet

by Marlaina Bird, Jill Wright ...

8 fashions in plus sizes ranging between US Women's sizes Large and XXXX-Large. Create your own favorite garments from this collection and know that you look amazing in crochet. Designs include: cowl neck tunic, peasant top, stole, motif bolero, felted handbag and more. Projects call for lightweight yarns that create a beautiful drape that will hug your curves. Includes step-by-step instructions ... Read more

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8 fashions in plus sizes ranging between US Women's sizes Large and XXXX-Large. Create your own favorite garments from this collection and know that you look amazing in crochet. Designs include: cowl neck tunic, peasant top, stole, motif bolero, felted handbag and more. Projects call for lightweight yarns that create a beautiful drape that will hug your curves. Includes step-by-step instructions
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Little Felted Dogs

Easy Projects for Making Adorable Needle Felted Pups

by Saori Yamazaki ...

Create the cutest versions of your favorite dogs in just a few simple steps with this easy to use needle felting book.Whether you adore dachshunds or dalmatians, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make charming miniatures of them with a felting needle and some raw wool in this easy how to needle felt guide. Great for beginners, the two dozen projects in Little Felted Dogs provide ... Read more

$8.60 AUD

Create the cutest versions of your favorite dogs in just a few simple steps with this easy to use needle felting book.Whether you adore dachshunds or dalmatians, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make charming miniatures of them with a felting needle and some raw wool in this easy how to needle felt guide. Great for beginners, the two dozen projects in Little Felted Dogs provide
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It's a Wrap II

Sewing New Shapes, Exploring New Techniques

by Susan Breier ...

Start with simple clothesline, wrap it with fabric strips, and coil it into a work of art! Susan Breier's previous book, It's a Wrap, inspired crafters around the world to wrap, coil, and sew. This exciting collection offers over 20 fresh projects and introduces new shapes, including the triangle, heart, and figure eight.Create unique items and learn to embellish them with beads, buttons, yarns, ... Read more

$17.51 AUD

Start with simple clothesline, wrap it with fabric strips, and coil it into a work of art! Susan Breier's previous book, It's a Wrap, inspired crafters around the world to wrap, coil, and sew. This exciting collection offers over 20 fresh projects and introduces new shapes, including the triangle, heart, and figure eight.Create unique items and learn to embellish them with beads, buttons, yarns,
... Read more
A Winter's Dream

An incredibly heart-warming and feel-good cosy read for Christmas

by Sophie Claire ...

'Sophie's novels are perfect for cosy escapism' - Heidi Swain_____________________________Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December.. ... Read more

$12.99 AUD

'Sophie's novels are perfect for cosy escapism' - Heidi Swain_____________________________Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December..
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Mend it, Wear it, Love it!

Stitch Your Way to a Sustainable Wardrobe

by Zoe Edwards ...

A practical tool kit for mending your clothes and upcycling your wardrobe.It's "sew" simple to give your wardrobe an eco-chic edge! With fast fixes and clever techniques, this accessible, fully illustrated sewing book has everything you need to mend, customise and care for your clothes.Parting with damaged, yet beloved, clothes can be one of the saddest moments, but what if you were able to repair ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

A practical tool kit for mending your clothes and upcycling your wardrobe.It's "sew" simple to give your wardrobe an eco-chic edge! With fast fixes and clever techniques, this accessible, fully illustrated sewing book has everything you need to mend, customise and care for your clothes.Parting with damaged, yet beloved, clothes can be one of the saddest moments, but what if you were able to repair
... Read more
A Summer of Second Chances

An uplifting and feel-good romance to fall in love with

by Suzanne Snow ...

Series Book 3 - Welcome to Thorndale
Sparks and tempers fly when Ben comes to stay in Daisy's holiday cottageDaisy likes routine. She goes to work, makes dinner for her son, then loses herself for an hour or two in her sewing. She's not looking for change, until Ben crashes literally into her life.Ben is training for a triathlon, working himself to the limit in an attempt to forget a recent trauma. Daisy wants to help, but even as ... Read more

$7.99 AUD

Sparks and tempers fly when Ben comes to stay in Daisy's holiday cottageDaisy likes routine. She goes to work, makes dinner for her son, then loses herself for an hour or two in her sewing. She's not looking for change, until Ben crashes literally into her life.Ben is training for a triathlon, working himself to the limit in an attempt to forget a recent trauma. Daisy wants to help, but even as
... Read more
The Golden Thread

How Fabric Changed History

by Kassia St Clair ...

** A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK **'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book to anyone' THE SPECTATOR'A charming, absorbing and history that takes us on a journey from the silk roads to sportswear, from ruffs to spacesuits . . . I devoured this quietly feminist book' SUNDAY TIMES'Joyful and beautiful' NATURE**'Will make you rethink ... ... Read more

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** A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK **'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book to anyone' THE SPECTATOR'A charming, absorbing and history that takes us on a journey from the silk roads to sportswear, from ruffs to spacesuits . . . I devoured this quietly feminist book' SUNDAY TIMES'Joyful and beautiful' NATURE**'Will make you rethink ...
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Threads of Life

A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle

by Clare Hunter ...

****THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****'An astonishing feat'Christina Patterson, Sunday Times'An inspiring and moving sideways look at history'Eithne Farry, Sunday Express**An eloquent blend of history and memoir, Threads of Life is an evocative and moving book about the need we all have to tell our story.From political propaganda in medieval France to secret treason in Tudor England, from the m... ... Read more

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****THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****'An astonishing feat'Christina Patterson, Sunday Times'An inspiring and moving sideways look at history'Eithne Farry, Sunday Express**An eloquent blend of history and memoir, Threads of Life is an evocative and moving book about the need we all have to tell our story.From political propaganda in medieval France to secret treason in Tudor England, from the m...
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A Stitch in Time in Applewell

A feel-good romance to make you smile

by Lilac Mills ...

Series series Applewell Village
It's not just hems that are frayed in ApplewellGracie rescues old clothes and cast offs from Applewell's charity shop, making them into cute and fresh outfits, which she then sells in her little shop. Turning a profit is hard at the best of times, let alone when new arrival Lucas appearsAfter running away from the village in his teens, Lucas has finally returned to an uncomfortable amount of ... Read more

$7.99 AUD

It's not just hems that are frayed in ApplewellGracie rescues old clothes and cast offs from Applewell's charity shop, making them into cute and fresh outfits, which she then sells in her little shop. Turning a profit is hard at the best of times, let alone when new arrival Lucas appearsAfter running away from the village in his teens, Lucas has finally returned to an uncomfortable amount of
... Read more
The Cosy Travelling Christmas Shop

An uplifting and inspiring festive romance

by Lilac Mills ...

While bringing joy to others, can these two Christmas helpers also find some for themselves?Seren's great aunt Nelly hates being in a care home, especially around Christmas when Seren learns that Nelly and the other residents can't enjoy the simple pleasure of browsing for gifts in the shops. So what if Seren brings the shops to them?Converting an ice cream van into a gift shop, Seren travels ... Read more

$7.99 AUD

While bringing joy to others, can these two Christmas helpers also find some for themselves?Seren's great aunt Nelly hates being in a care home, especially around Christmas when Seren learns that Nelly and the other residents can't enjoy the simple pleasure of browsing for gifts in the shops. So what if Seren brings the shops to them?Converting an ice cream van into a gift shop, Seren travels
... Read more
How to Sew a Button

And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew

by Erin Bried ...

Waste not, want not. This crafty guide perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those pesky buttons. But life can be much simpler, sweeter, and richer–and a ... Read more

$9.20 AUD

Waste not, want not. This crafty guide perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those pesky buttons. But life can be much simpler, sweeter, and richer–and a
... Read more
How to be Comfy

Brilliant ways to make your house a home

by Shannon Lush, Jennifer Fleming ...

A practical guide to turning a house into a home, from the authors of SPOTLESS and SPEEDCLEANING.What makes a house a home? What turns it from bricks and mortar into a place you can't wait to get back to? How do you create a welcoming and comfortable environment? In HOW tO BE COMFY, Shannon Lush and Jen Fleming will show you how. there's not much point to a gorgeous-looking but impractical house. ... Read more

$5.99 AUD

A practical guide to turning a house into a home, from the authors of SPOTLESS and SPEEDCLEANING.What makes a house a home? What turns it from bricks and mortar into a place you can't wait to get back to? How do you create a welcoming and comfortable environment? In HOW tO BE COMFY, Shannon Lush and Jen Fleming will show you how. there's not much point to a gorgeous-looking but impractical house.
... Read more
Ami Ami Dogs 2

More Seriously Cute Crochet

by Mitsuki Hoshi ...

Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet is the second installment in a new series for dog lovers, crafty folk, and people who just love cute stuff. Complete with detailed instructions and full color pictures of stuffed puppies and patterns, this is the perfect project for anyone who likes to crochet (or just pretends to)!Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of ... Read more

$7.99 AUD

Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet is the second installment in a new series for dog lovers, crafty folk, and people who just love cute stuff. Complete with detailed instructions and full color pictures of stuffed puppies and patterns, this is the perfect project for anyone who likes to crochet (or just pretends to)!Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of
... Read more
Make, Sew and Mend

Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes

by Bernadette Banner ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROVER 50,000 COPIES SOLDLearn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernade... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROVER 50,000 COPIES SOLDLearn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernade...
... Read more
Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material)

Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear

by Sally Melville ...

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhat’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and ... Read more

$18.31 AUD

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhat’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and
... Read more
Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet

Learn How with 13 Projects

by Sheryl Thies ...

Be at the forefront of a stitching comeback! Tunisian crochet is a generations-old needlework technique that today's crocheters--and knitters--are rediscovering. Also known as afghan stitch, this versatile technique is worked on a long needle with a crochet hook at one end.Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accentsLearn a variety of ... Read more

$17.51 AUD

Be at the forefront of a stitching comeback! Tunisian crochet is a generations-old needlework technique that today's crocheters--and knitters--are rediscovering. Also known as afghan stitch, this versatile technique is worked on a long needle with a crochet hook at one end.Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accentsLearn a variety of
... Read more
Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi

More Than 40 Little Bitty Minis to Knit, Wear, and Give

by Anna Hrachovec ...

TINY IS THE NEW HUGE!It’s an indisputable fact: Everything is cuter in miniature. And while it’s true that knitted toys are cute to begin with, they’re even more adorable when they’re tiny.In Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, designer Anna Hrachovec presents more than 40 patterns for her funniest and most delightful knitted Tinys—three-dimensional animals, objects, and people, all with Anna’s quirky, ... Read more

$9.40 AUD

TINY IS THE NEW HUGE!It’s an indisputable fact: Everything is cuter in miniature. And while it’s true that knitted toys are cute to begin with, they’re even more adorable when they’re tiny.In Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, designer Anna Hrachovec presents more than 40 patterns for her funniest and most delightful knitted Tinys—three-dimensional animals, objects, and people, all with Anna’s quirky,
... Read more
The Knitter's Book of Socks

The Yarn Lover's Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks That Fit Well, Feel Great, and Last a Lifetime

by Clara Parkes ...

A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long.All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In The Knitter’s Book of Socks, Clara Parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, ... Read more

$7.42 AUD

A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long.All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In The Knitter’s Book of Socks, Clara Parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up,
... Read more
You Will Be Able to Crochet by the End of This Book

by Zoe Bateman ...

Series series You Will Be Able to
Grab a crochet hook and go from beginner to pro in no time with this accessible guide.You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to tie a slipknot, chain stitch, increase and decrease your rows, and crochet in the round, plus ... Read more

$14.99 AUD

Grab a crochet hook and go from beginner to pro in no time with this accessible guide.You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to tie a slipknot, chain stitch, increase and decrease your rows, and crochet in the round, plus
... Read more
It's a Wrap

Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls

by Susan Breier ...

Wind, wrap, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes. Create purses, baskets, and bowls in an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and colors Simply wrap fabric strips around cotton clothesline, coil into the desired shape, and secure with machine ... Read more

$13.36 AUD

Wind, wrap, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes. Create purses, baskets, and bowls in an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and colors Simply wrap fabric strips around cotton clothesline, coil into the desired shape, and secure with machine
... Read more
Edward's Menagerie: Dogs

50 canine crochet patterns

by Kerry Lord ...

Having shown us how to master monsters in Edward’s Crochet Imaginarium and capture our friends and family in Edward’s Crochet Doll Emporium, Kerry Lord is back with patterns for everyone’s favourite pups in her new book Edward’s Menagerie: Dogs.Including patterns for 50 classic dog breeds, Kerry also shows you how to adapt the patterns so you can perfectly capture your own furry best friend in ... Read more

$5.99 AUD

Having shown us how to master monsters in Edward’s Crochet Imaginarium and capture our friends and family in Edward’s Crochet Doll Emporium, Kerry Lord is back with patterns for everyone’s favourite pups in her new book Edward’s Menagerie: Dogs.Including patterns for 50 classic dog breeds, Kerry also shows you how to adapt the patterns so you can perfectly capture your own furry best friend in
... Read more

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