From Threading the Needle to Basting the Hem, All You Need to Alter and Create Beautiful Clothes, Gifts, and Decorations
Despite the availability of retail fashion, more and more people are turning away from the assembly line toward one-of-a-kind clothing, decorations, and accessories.The Everything Sewing Book provides readers with easy instructions for creating beautiful garments, gifts, and decorations for the home. From selecting the right needle and thread to choosing fabrics, reading patterns, and working with a machine, this uncomplicated book introduces readers to the basics of sewing as they complete increasingly challenging projects that will be cherished for years to come.
This heartwarming story explores the many ways in which children feel unique and special. Mrs. Matthews's first grade class begins making Christmas decorations, but because Jennifer is Jewish, Mrs. Matthews allows her to make Hanukkah decorations instead. Jennifer enjoys the attention and creates "The Only One Club," of which she is the sole member. When her classmates want to join, she is resistant until she realizes that each of her friends is also "the only one" at something.
Celebrate The Art of Cakes! Having a really beautiful cake—one that you bake in your very own kitchen—can make a special occasion extraordinary. That’s the inspiration behind this guide: to create vibrant, colorful, and unique cakes that will bring a smile to everyone’s face. Inside, you’ll find basic recipes for three types of cakes, buttercream, and royal icing—which is used for piping letters, dots, and other decorations. You’ll also learn advanced techniques for rolling fondant and preparing modeling paste. The irresistibly photographed cake designs look good enough to eat, !”
Following the carefully crafted step-by-step instructions, readers will discover how easily and effortlessly they can make memorable table decorations.
