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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Tags: buttons, Craft books, japanese, japanese craft book, sewing, sewing tutorial, tutorial
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Monday, August 11th, 2008
Craft books in a library near you
This is waaay overdue seeing I took this photo on 29th February (leap year!). I won’t hesitate paying SGD1.55 to reserve a book from the NLB and if I like the book alot, I will buy it. So far I don’t recall owning any English craft books. :p You can find the following books at our local libraries and while they’re excellent books, I still feel that English craft books tend to be too wordy and not as “pretty” as Japanese craft books; I’m biased. pincush
There’s a new craft book recently and it’s not in Singapore yet, I have pretty high hopes for this one and I’m putting it in my wishlist! bottlestar
Tags: amy karol, bend-the-rules, craftivity, diy, english craft book, handmade, printing by hand, sewing, silkscreen, stamps, stencil
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Saturday, March 1st, 2008
I promised a finished craft project and craft tutorial every month and it will be slightly delayed this February. Not forgetting today is February 29th, a leap year!! :D It may not make any difference to our routines but I still feel that today is a special day, especially to those who are born on February 29th! I digress…
I sent my trusty Brother sewing machine to the Brother service center today. :( My bobbin stopped winding and I used my MagLite and saw that some rubber part had melted (after trying to dismantle and remove the cover, and being unsuccessful, and loosening two nuts that I couldn’t put back without removing the cover). Had to lug it all the way to Beach Road on my own on public transport, the 1-hour bus ride really made me sick. It will cost $30 for servicing + extra money for any parts replacement.
So anyhow, I only have part of a zipper pouch tutorial today.
Step 1: Cut your fabrics
I’m making a rounded pouch today and I’m using a 7″ zipper. You will need something that has a BIG circular base to trace the curved shape of the pouch. Prepare 2 pieces for your “outer fabric” and 2 pieces for your “inner”/lining fabric.
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Tags: circle, Craft, cut, fabric, fully lined, handmade, maglite, pouch, rounded, sewing, tezukuri, trace, tutorial, WIP, zakka, zip, zipper, zipper pouch
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