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Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight
by
Brett Bara
Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill.
Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Sewing in a Straight Line is a step-by-step guide to creating 28 decepti...more
Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Sewing in a Straight Line is a step-by-step guide to creating 28 decepti...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
July 19th 2011
by Potter Craft
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This is a great little book for quick and easy craft projects and simple sewing. The beginning of the book has information on getting started, that is, basic tools that are needed, basic stitching by hand techniques, basic stitching by machine techniques, basic sewing techniques, and fabric basics. Each design is easy to finish with great instructions. Each design starts with finished dimensions, supplies needed, fabric suggestions and any notes needed. Next it goes into details about measure an...more
I really love the concept of this book - that succesful sewing is as easy as sewing in a straight line. There is good information up front in this book for beginners on everything from tools to techniques and the author writes from her own personal sewing experience. The projects definitely have a modern style, and although I don't care for all of the garment projects (I do like the Sewing School Skirt) it is good to see a book for beginners that includes a variety of clothing. I do love the Mag...more
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I was so excited to get my hands on this book, but found it entirely disapointing. The projects are good ideas and the photography and stylish shows a very current perspective, but the instructions and diagrams are useless. I already sew and was looking for some inspiration on quick projects. I like to see how diferent instructors teach sewing technique because I am a crafts and arts instructor. These instructions were very odd and incomplete. The author asks you to use your mesurements but does...more
Simple, modern, and attractive projects (fashion, home, and gifts) that only require the ability to sew in a straight line. Simple, right? Well, putting in a zip is sewing straight but not necessarily easy and other techniques will help with the finish of the final projects... But, overall, I was really impressed by how the clearly explained, simple parts came together for a much more complicated look.
I plan on using the detail on the origami dress for a project, and I might actually try one of...more
I plan on using the detail on the origami dress for a project, and I might actually try one of...more
I checked this out from the library as part of a bunch I pulled in order to help me teach my two younger daughters to sew. I think that this one has a lot going for it, in that there are several projects the 15yo is interested in making and none require a lot of time or material, but I think that there are places where the instructions are somewhat lacking. If either of the girls were trying to use this book on her own, there would be times when each would have difficulties. However, since I am...more
I think the title is a little misleading. Becuase I knew that all projects featured only sewing straight seams, which I can do, I assumed they would be a little easier than many in this book. Several are absolutely not for beginners, even if all seams are straight. But there are some really nice projects here. I've become a really big fan of the folded flower bowls on page 121 and have made several. I'd also like to make the One Hour Skirt (page 28) and I like the Staggering Strips Baby Quilt on...more
nonfiction/sewing. Recommended for beginners--love the clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Clothing patterns kind of blah--but provide excellent introduction to techniques: sewing with sheer, slippery fabrics like chiffon; sewing a standard zipper, sewing a fancy origami folded fabric trim (p. 74-75); sewing with denim; sewing with faux leather. I don't think I'll make any of these projects exactly, but I am inspired by some of the home/office projects.
Half of the projects are great - half are not so great. The book provides tips on working with some special fabrics and threads, as well as other things like zippers (which I have yet to do, but would love to try). I would have given it four stars because I liked a lot of the patterns, but in one of the pictures a top (Easy Breezy Blouse) clearly has a shaped hemline. That's not a straight line, so I took it down by one star.
I borrowed this book from my friend Beth. The premise of the book is that each of the projects involves sewing only in a straight line, making is easier for beginners. I really liked the introduction and basic instructions portion in the beginning of the book. Some day, I'll get this book again and try sewing these projects: bucket tote, flower bowls, jewelry keeper.
This book contains ideas for clothing, home dec and accessories that can be sewed using straight seams. (beware--zippers and buttonholes are also straight lines! Not as simple as one may hope.) The projects are contemporary and the clothing require no patterns, just measurements.
Some neat ideas for bags and boxes. Fun to browse.
Some neat ideas for bags and boxes. Fun to browse.
I do some casual sewing and this book is right up my alley. I love the idea of sewing from your measurements without worrying about a pattern. All the projects look fun and modern! I give this four stars because I haven't tried any of the projects out yet, so I can't vouch for their accuracy and ease.
One of the best sewing books I have yet to read. The majority of the projects were surprisingly good, pretty, something I would want to create and written with great instructions. A great resource and some fun craft/sewing inspiration!
Cute projects, clothes just not my style
city girl tote
heavy metal bag is cute!
60 second belt
love the origami dress detail
folded flower bowls would be a great gift for someone
city girl tote
heavy metal bag is cute!
60 second belt
love the origami dress detail
folded flower bowls would be a great gift for someone
Me: Nope, I'm still too lazy.
Sister: You should definitely make the folded flower bowls for photo shoots.
P.S. Would be a great resource for beginner/shy sewers.
Sister: You should definitely make the folded flower bowls for photo shoots.
P.S. Would be a great resource for beginner/shy sewers.
This book gave me, a novice, the confidence to dust off my sewing machine and tackle new projects. The projects are very contemporary and are perfect for someone who likes to make hand-made gifts. Some of the instructions can be misinterpreted, so, a thorough reading goes a long way.
Loved this! I'm a beginner seamstress (very beginner) and there are some great ideas in here, as well as easy to follow directions.
Great idea! Some crafty/quit things, some bags, some clothes, all different. The instructions were pretty clear too.
Really great, easy directions to follow for a beginner or someone who's trying to re-learn.
Easy projects...good instructions for someone with sewing experience. Not great for a beginner.
Very good. Basic but nice results. I'll be making several things from this book.
I haven't made any of the projects yet, but the ideas are very cute and modern.
I have always liked Brett Bara and was expecting more from this book.
Sew (haha) many projects! I can't wait to dig in beyond just looking at the pictures and dreaming.
Good, but I can't say that it is ideal for the absolute beginner. I tried a chiffon shirt from a pattern in this book as only my 3rd sewing project ever and... well, it just didn't turn out quite right. The other patterns I used (cardigan & curtains) turned out fine though. The patterns were pretty easy to follow.
love it!
Apr 20, 2013
Shawna
marked it as to-read
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