Sew Gifty: 25 Easy Projects for All Occasions - Tapa blanda

This is a handy book to keep on the shelf, not just for Christmas but also for quick and easy gift ideas for friends and family all year round. There are 21 projects that make ideal presents for women, men, babies and children. Adult items include beauty bags, silk ties, kitchen and dining accents whilst children's gifts range from baby bibs to teddy bears plus fun cushions and fashion items. There is also a nice selection of gift-wrappings and boxes. All the projects are beautifully finished and embellished with binding, applique, and decorative trims. Full step-by-step instructions are included along with scalable templates, making these ideal for all levels of expertise. Designer tips are given throughout and most of the projects require only small quantaties of fabric making them perfect for using up quality leftover fabrics or bargains from the remnant bin! --Sewing World, December, 2009

With the aid of this book you can create a gift that is unique, personal and menaigful. Gifts for women, men, babies, and children are included with seasonal, holiday, birthday, wedding or sprecial occcassion themes. The 21 projects are similar to something you might find in a boutique. Most do not require much fabric so specialised fabrics such as silk and imitation suede is suggested. Sewing techniques used are easy and the clear step-by-step instructions, colourful photography and templates make assembly simple to follow. Projects include personalized luxury shoe bags, a knitter's roll, silk beauty bags, sheer gift bags, beaded table scarf, retro kitchen placemats and napkins. --Sew Today, December, 2009

"Presents that anyone can make in an evening, including on-trend accessories, deluxe linens, colorful toys, gifts for enthusiasts like golfers and cooks, and sentimental gifts. Each project has step-by-step instructions with how-to photographs and patterns"--Provided by publisher.