false 6244660 1 Many Twinkle fans were first introduced to Wenlan Chia’s signature fresh, young, whimsical style through her knitting books. But before Wenlan knitted, she sewed. And the pieces in her fashion line, Twinkle by Wenlan, are seen not just on the fashion runways and in the pages of <i>InStyle</i>,<i> Lucky,</i> and <i>Vogue</i>, but in high-end stores with high-end prices such as Barneys and Saks Fifth Avenue. <br><br>Now, with the easy-to-follow instructions, keen advice, and 25 full-size patterns in <i>Twinkle Sews</i>, you can create your own couture! Choose from one of Wenlan’s coveted patterns, including favorites like her Annie Hall Skirt, Origami Blouse, White Magic Dress, and Flapper Camisole. The patterns come in five different sizes–from 0 to 16–and are included on a CD for you to print at home. Each garment has its own PDF pattern that can be printed on 8½" x 11" (21.5cm x 28cm) paper. Follow the simple instructions to assemble the sheets and voilà—full-size patterns are at your fingertips. <br><br>Along with providing inventive patterns, Wenlan teaches core home sewing techniques–how to sew a seam, insert a zipper, and interface fabric–and gives you the building blocks of garment construction. You’ll have all the tools you need to turn what you see on glossy magazine pages into what’s hanging in your closet. <br><br>From helping you pick the best fabric for each project to providing valuable sewing tips, Wenlan gives you everything you need to sew, unleash your creativity in fabric, and bring your fashion dreams to life. To wear a Twinkle piece is to feel both flirtatious and smart. To make one yourself is all that and more. 6427467 29 9 2009 Twinkle Sews: 25 Handmade Fashions from the Runway to Your Wardrobe total:2|5:0|4:0|3:0|2:0|1:2| 2 2 21 1 1 0 false false Sun Oct 11 12:42:52 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 11 12:44:10 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Dec 01 07:09:35 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 01 07:09:35 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Tue Nov 17 07:49:02 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 17 07:49:02 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Nov 16 17:16:36 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 16 17:16:36 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Tue Nov 10 21:12:54 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 10 21:12:54 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Nov 02 23:31:32 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 02 23:31:32 -0800 2009 1 0 false false Mon Oct 26 17:20:53 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 26 17:20:53 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Oct 25 14:07:53 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 25 14:07:53 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Oct 16 12:55:25 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 16 12:55:25 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Oct 11 04:45:52 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 11 04:45:57 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Oct 01 06:36:49 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 01 06:36:49 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Sep 14 07:22:03 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 14 07:22:03 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Aug 15 12:12:35 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 15 12:12:35 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Aug 05 12:44:32 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 05 12:44:32 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Jul 28 04:26:22 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 04:26:22 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jul 27 08:20:08 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 27 08:20:08 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed May 20 05:10:23 -0700 2009 Wed May 20 05:10:23 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon May 18 10:04:49 -0700 2009 Mon May 18 10:04:49 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Apr 27 19:35:36 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 27 19:35:36 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Mar 31 07:32:23 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 21:11:48 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6244660