Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Like I promised. Better late than never. Buttons tutorial from Basics of Sewing.
This book starts off by teaching you how to thread a needle and do some basic stitches. Chapter 2 is on sewing buttons, mending tears, simple alterations and embroidery. Chapters 3 and 4 have instructions on the usual zakka patterns like drawstring bags, quilted coasters and the likes. A few good tips on machine sewing in chapter 4. Overall, this book has clear instructions with illustrations and many nice pictures. One of my favorites!
さいほうの基本―ボタンつけから、手作り小物&洋服まで
ISBN-10: 4827542481
ISBN-13: 978-4827542486
さいほうの基本
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
D.I.Y. Design it Yourself (Design Handbooks)
by Ellen Lupton
ISBN-10: 1568985525
ISBN-13: 978-1568985527
NLB Call No: English 746.432 STO -[ART]
There are a few sections in this book that are exceptionally close to my heart now that I have left the design industry to become a personal banker in a financial industry. My favorite sections in this book includes Books: where they discuss binding techniques, Housewares: very zakka-ish, Stickers: print your own and stick’em, reminds me of good old Stickernation that’s now defunct (I hope they bring it back one day), Wall Graphics: cut vinyl to decorate the walls in your home, and Zines: create your own indie zine. |
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I have more medium-res, readable scans under the cut.
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Friday, December 28th, 2007
First up, a Merry Christmas to everyone! Do leave a comment if you’re reading this because I’m getting traffic but I rarely get comments or feedback. :( It’s been a so-so Christmas and I’m looking forward to 2008. My sister left for Washington yesterday morning to study there for six months and I miss her already! *waves at Michi* Before she left, I made her a rilakkuma felt mascot, poorly done because I didn’t have the right color threads and I’m not very good at hand stitching.
This book is a must-buy for all rilakkuma fans out there.
This book has amigurumi patterns with basic crochet instructions to get you started, felt mascot patterns as well as sewing patterns for stuffed toy, puppet, glove (finger) puppet, stationery, bath goods and many more! And it’s only 800yen!!
Official San-X Rilakkuma website
皆さん クリスマスおめでとう！
（みなさん）
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