May your bobbin always be full!~ Author Unknown
In 1982, then-President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 4976 and designated September as National Sewing Month. Well before then, sewing was a necessary skill or a $$ saving American hobby. It remains a little of each to this day.
Here are but a few selections from a range of DIY sewing choices you'll find @ your library. Titles feature projects from easy to advanced. Even if you do not own, or have not yet tamed your sewing machine, beautiful color photos will make for enjoyable browsing and perhaps, inspiration.
Bend the Rules with Fabric : Fun Sewing Projects with Stencils, Stamps, Dye, Photo Transfers, Silk Screening, & More by Amy Karol
Sewing Techniques & Patterns by Marie-Noëlle Bayard
Pillows: Designer Sewing Techniques by Christopher Nejman
New from Old : How to Transform & Customize Your Clothes by Jayne Emerson
Quick Curtains : Over 40 Fabulous Designs for Your Windows by Chris Jefferys
The Complete Guide to Upholstery : Stuffed with Step-by-step Techniques for Professional Results by Cherry Dobson
The Sewing Stitch and Textile Bible : a Complete Illustrated Guide to Techniques and Materials by Lorna Knight
The library also holds a variety of titles for yarn-lovers (knit/crochet/felting) and for quilters. We regularly add to these collections and as always, we welcome your suggestions.
Surf's Up!
"Reuse, remake, & restyle" are encouraged by these sewing organizations. Link to free patterns, instructions, & supply lists:
American Sewing Guild
Home Sewing Association
Post by Bev Simmons
