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  <title><![CDATA[Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects]]></title>
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  <default_description>Internationally celebrated designer Lotta Jansdotter collects 24 of her most popular sewing patterns into one irresistible collection. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use reusable pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder inside this full-color, lay-flat spiral bound book. Lotta has included patterns for handy tote bags, smart aprons, chic bed linens, and much more. Each project is paired with step-by-step instructions, charming photographs, inspiring design ideas, and helpful, hand-drawn how-to illustrations everything you need to make whimsical pieces for the home and beyond. Best of all, there's nothing complicated about the projects. Never has simplicity looked so sophisticated.</default_description>
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  <original_publication_month type="integer">4</original_publication_month>
  <original_publication_year type="integer">2007</original_publication_year>
  <original_title>Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects</original_title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Lotta Jansdotter]]></name>
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  <read_at>Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Mar 07 06:06:21 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Jul 10 08:56:45 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I highly recommend this book for it's projects. It has projects appropriate for beginner's to get used to their machines (place mats), projects to help you expand your sewing skills (tote bags), projects that allow you to get used to using patterns (a sun hat), and more advanced projects (gardening ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/17222383">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <date_added>Sat Sep 12 10:15:44 -0700 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[Lotta has such a distinctive style and this book definitely shows it off. I love the little hand-drawings, to say nothing of the way she mixes different kinds of fabrics. The photography is lovely. I've had this book for two years, though, and have yet to make any of the projects. That's not exactly...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70957565">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="29912264">
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  <read_at>Tue Aug 26 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Aug 11 22:12:01 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Aug 27 08:03:32 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Once you pick up this book, you'll recognize the simple, Sandinavian-inspired prints and stitcheries right away as Lotta Jansdotter's. Inside the front cover lies a packet of patterns to help you along with the projects. There is also a pattern sheet for appliques and embroidery. The graphics are si...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29912264">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="52769198">
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    <name><![CDATA[Betsy]]></name>
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      <rating>4</rating>
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  <read_at>Wed Apr 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Apr 15 08:30:43 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Apr 15 08:32:17 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very simple, appealing projects. I like that finished dimensions are given for projects. Problem: some of the patterns/directions are a touch incomplete (e.g. the tote bag). I also think that some of the projects are almost too simple--I'd prefer my placemats to be a little more substantial than sim...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/52769198">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="49927336">
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  <read_at>Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Mar 20 21:29:21 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Mar 20 21:31:07 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was not totally inspired by this book. Actually I am looking to gift it to someone else. There is nothing wrong with this book...The projects are just not my style. They are cute and kitchy with no bad-ass mixed in. I, however, ran with her idea for making &quot;draft snakes&quot; for single-paned...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/49927336">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="17479373">
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    <name><![CDATA[Meagan]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Watertown, MA]]></location>        
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  <read_at>Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Mar 10 19:16:02 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Mar 10 19:21:59 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is the ONLY instructional sewing book that has worked for me. As a very head strong, &quot;I can teach myself how to do anything...without a book&quot; personality, it took me a long time to even look into books about sewing. But after a year of using my machine I realized that I needed to...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/17479373">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="76679006">
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    <name><![CDATA[Lisa]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Ann Arbor, MI]]></location>        
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  <read_at>Wed Nov 04 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Wed Nov 04 05:36:01 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I liked this book a lot. Full of very simple projects (napkins and placemats and tool roll ups oh my!) that were right up my alley. Very simple instructions and great pictures. ]]></body>
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    <review id="44868793">
    <user id="108558">
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  <read_at>Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Jan 30 11:33:06 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Jan 30 11:33:50 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This isn't really a &quot;reading&quot; book, but it is fantastic.  I've so far just made one project out of it, but I love it!]]></body>
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    <review id="42222125">
    <user id="112307">
    <name><![CDATA[Carrie]]></name>
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  <read_at>Wed Feb 20 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Wed Jan 07 09:39:42 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[fun &amp; easy projects. <br/>i made a few things from this already for awesome christmas presents. ]]></body>
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    <review id="42344735">
    <user id="101692">
    <name><![CDATA[Karyn]]></name>
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      <rating>5</rating>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is stylistically amazing. The instructions are simple and clear and the patterns are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[love it]]></body>
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    <review id="6439760">
    <user id="241408">
    <name><![CDATA[Catherine]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <date_added>Wed Sep 19 09:13:58 -0700 2007</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Oct 14 17:39:01 -0700 2007</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I made my first project from the book--the reversible apron--and was very pleased with the outcome.  The instructions were easy to follow, the pattern well-designed, and the finished apron turned out so pretty.  I know my way around a sewing machine and found this pattern to be a great project to tu...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6439760">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="6391346">
    <user id="376428">
    <name><![CDATA[Erin]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Holland, MI]]></location>        
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  <read_at>Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Sep 18 12:08:05 -0700 2007</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Oct 08 09:32:08 -0700 2007</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I want to make every single thing in this book.  So, so pretty I can't even stand it.  Once again, I haven't actually made anything in here yet (but I've been eyeing that curtain with pockets deal since I first saw it)and my understanding is the patterns can be...uh...challenging and maybe not so &quot;...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6391346">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="31131969">
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    <name><![CDATA[Becky]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[London, The United Kingdom]]></location>        
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  <read_at>Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Mon Aug 25 08:46:58 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Again i love the aesthetics of this book, the photography is beautiful and really shows off the projects inside. The first two projects I ever made with my sewing machine are from this book and I was so impressed how they turned out - very professional looking for such simple designs. It is a great ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/31131969">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="30027436">
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    <body><![CDATA[I love the aesthetic in this book, get lots of inspiration from just flipping through it. I've made 5 or so projects out of it and the directions are good, but the dimensions of the finished projects came out off, so any future projects I do out of it I will create my own measurements. All in all it...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30027436">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="10547991">
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    <name><![CDATA[Tamara]]></name>
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  <read_at>Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[The projects look like they came out of an Urban Outfitter's catalog. Cute and trendy and simple. However, I never actually follow the instructions or use the patterns, so I can't rate how easy they are. Projects include handbags, magazine racks, and a yoga mat/art print tote. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Unrated since I haven't made a single thing from this. But it is fun to look at and some of the projects seem doable for a novice like me. Though my friend Lisa points out the unhelpful instructions which go something like:<br/>1) cut out the pattern <br/>2) make the item]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I'm finally gettting my money's worth out of this book by using the tote bag pattern. In general, wonderful, tasteful, minimalist designs that aren't nearly funky enough for my tastes or difficult enough to warrant the price tag for me (however, good for real beginners).]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is an AWESOME sewing book. The author speaks in plain, down to earth language and gives great advice about sewing supplies and fabrics. Projects are stylishly simple and absolutely do-able for a beginner or someone getting back into sewing after a long hiatus.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Quite a few of the projects in here are so basic I didn't need to buy the book...but there are two great bag patterns in here that I really love. The backpack pattern though needs a much longer strap that indicated, otherwise it looks like it was made for a child.]]></body>
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