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Turn a block of wood into a functional heirloom-to-be! A compilation of woodcarving projects from various artists, 12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife features 15 step-by-step, beginner-friendly projects ranging from a simple love spoon to a rustic bread bowl.

This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating and customising your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book!Fully illustrated and easy to use, this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike.Inside the pages of this reference book, you'll discover:- Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-colour photography- Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project- 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments- Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch- Projects graded by difficulty level so as you can challenge yourself; whether you are a beginner, or looking for more advanced ideasFed up with fast fashion and fancy making your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it.The Essential Guide to DressmakingAn updated edition of The Dressmaking Book that guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favourite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style.Old edition 9781409384632

Whether you are an embroidery beginner or an expert, you will find what you want in this book. It covers everything from the most common stitches in traditional embroidery, to more complex techniques such as stumpwork. It also includes helpful tips.

Illustrated with more than 300 stunning colour photographs, Modelling British Aircraft of World War Two, provides essential guidance on how to get started, from choosing the best kit to preparing your workspace with the right tools, paints and equipment.  It gives tips on the use of reference material, construction techniques and painting recipes. Step-by-step building and painting of the following models is covered: 1/48 Hurricane Mk IIc1/32 Spitfire Mk IIa1/48 Mosquito Mk VI1/48 Swordfish Mk II1/72 Lancaster B III Instructional use of after-market detailing kits and accessories is given along with advice on fitting a base or creating a diorama. There is a chapter on Royal Air Force camouflage and markings.

Featuring more than 600 sketches depicting a vast array of fantastic beasts and beings, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Fantasy Creatures and Characters is a must-have visual reference for student and aspiring artists, illustrators, and animators for fantasy, gaming, and augmented or virtual realityanyone who's seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills and create compelling mythological marvels. This contemporary step-by-step guidebook demonstrates fundamental art concepts like proportion, anatomy, and spatial relationships as you learn to draw a full range of amazing life formsincluding unicorns, mermaids, dragons, vampires, and zombiesall shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished drawing. Author Brynn Metheney's classic drawing style will make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come. Learn how to:Establish basic shapes and symmetryArticulate lines for body shapes, forms, and shadingAdd defining detailsDraw Like an Artist: 100 Fantasy Creatures and Characters is a library essential for any artist who's interested in learning how to draw these richly imagined and visually and culturally influential legendary beings. The books in the Draw Like an Artist series are richly visual references for learning how to draw classic subjects realistically through hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and illustrators.

Bestselling author Claire Shaeffer teaches you everything you need to know to plan and sew the perfect jacket. Based on couture techniques learnt from master tailors, this book begins with the equipment, materials, design elements, and sewing and construction techniques used in all types of tailoring. Part Two provides an illustrated step-by-step guide to making a couture jacket, explaining all the design options and alternative methods for making every element including collars, sleeves and pockets.Couture Tailoring includes over 800 step-by-step illustrations throughout, over 200 photographs of couture jackets by Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and more than 100 couture tips.Any aspiring tailor must have this book in their fashion library.

You Will Be Able to Crochet by the End of This Book is an engaging and informative guide penned by Zoe Bateman. Published in 2020, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in mastering the art of crochet. Bateman, known for her easy-to-follow instructions, makes learning crochet a breeze, guaranteeing that by the end of this book, you will be able to create your own crochet masterpiece. The book is a perfect blend of the author's expertise and her passion for crochet, making it a standout in its genre. It was published by the renowned Octopus Publishing Group, known for their assortment of quality craft books. If you've always wanted to learn crochet but didn't know where to start, this book is your perfect companion. Written in English, it's accessible to a wide range of readers. Grab your copy today and embark on your crochet journey!

Providing complete shop drawings for 61 classic Stickley furniture pieces, master cabinetmaker Robert W. Lang measured original Craftsman antiques to create these detailed plans.

As the ancient art of paper marbling experiences a contemporary renaissance, artist and author Lucy McGrath presents a beautiful introduction to the craft for beginners and more advanced crafters alike.

From young love to heartbreak, this fourth book in Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime' series focuses on the hugely popular romance genre.

15 contemporary sweater designs to knit yourself

Guides knitters through intarsia, stranded knitting and two-colour double knitting. This title includes 12 original projects, 200 stitch patterns and knitting and design tips and tricks.

Run wild with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward's Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry's yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Wild, Ocean, Farm and Pets.

Bring kids' decor to life with this collection of sensational animal rug designs, by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. Crochet an elephant, a giraffe, a cat, a monkey, a crab, a dinosaur and a panda, each with a coordinating pillow and accessory - from book tidies to placemats, blanket buddies to toy bags - to continue the crochet animal theme.

Corner to corner crochet - also known as C2C crochet - is the perfect way to create colourful, graphic designs without having to learn complex colourwork techniques. Using basic crochet stitches you can create stunning, contemporary designs for home decor items and accessories.

A highly diverting celebration of television's favourite naturalist, packed with games, trivia and Attenborough-inspired activities.

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used plants in the world. With inspirational images and luxurious presentation and binding, this book shows you how to grow, extract and dye with indigo. Indigo will encourage both beginners and experienced dyers to cultivate, dye and create with a wide range of recipes and unique projects.

Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. With fascinating information on the history, language and traditions of the crafts, coppice management and tree species, this book teaches about all aspects of the low-impact woodland way of life.