Amy Butler's In Stitches
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I bought Amy Butler's In Stitches together with Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing, I was immediately struck by the similarity between the books and their projects. I have to agree with some other reviewers in saying the books scored more on style than content. I was disappointed to find I had to draft many of the projects myself as there was no pattern, this adds so much more time to a project. The projects themselves were either ridiculously simple and needed no instruction, ie hem a piece of cloth and call it a tea towel, or were fiddly and lacking clear instructions, some were just plain pointless, the Giftable Recipe Card Bags, and the Document Duvet for instance. To finish on a more positive note some of the patterns look useful and having spent all that money my pride will ensure I make some of them up.
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Gorgeous fashion and home products to sew with patterns
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If you love sewing, you will love this book by Amy Butler. The book is divided by room so you get sewing projects for each room and there are also some fashion items to sew. The instructions are clear and easy, the book comes with an envelop full of patterns ready to use straight away. The list of projects are: decorative patchwork throw, floor cushions, kitty tunnel, big dot pillow, round ruffle pillow, pom pom pillow, placemats and napkins, giftable recipe card bags, apron, square pot holder, patchworks duvet cover, bedside organiser, lounge trouser, sleeping mask, kimono style bathrobe, hanging toiletry basket, laundry bag, hanging towel, CD holder, desktop organizer, document duvet and photo file, fashion checkbook clutch, clutch handbag with fabric flower, scarf with beaded fringe, leather handled shoulder bag, patchwork handbag with zipper charm. Amy butler patterns are usually for sale for about £8 each in UK so this book is a bargain as it comes with so many projects and several patterns.
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