Sewing In No Time: 50 step-by-step weekend projects made easy

by Emma Hardy

Store-bought soft furnishings can be expensive and the choice is often limited—but with so many gorgeous designer fabrics on sale, there’s never been a better time to make your own.

Sewing in No Time sets out 50 simple step-by-step projects using nothing more than the most basic of sewing skills. Cozy and colorful scatter cushions, stylish drapes and blinds, elegant table linen, handy storage bags and baskets, a comfy cushion for a garden bench, and even a cool play tent for the kids to run riot these are just a few of the ideas that Emma Hardy has designed using readily available fabrics and trims. Illustrated throughout using specially commissioned photographs and easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams, Sewing in No Time is the perfect book for people who are big on ideas but short of time. Whether your home is a traditional country cottage, or a modern warehouse-style apartment, you’re sure to find plenty of ideas to inspire you.

Genres: Sewing, Crafts, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2008

Reviews

[T.A.]

So I feel a bit mean giving this two stars but this book wasn’t what I thought it would be and so I don’t feel I can give it more as I don’t know how good it would be for someone with more skills than me.

I can stitch up a hole but I have no actual sewing skills, I just go back and forth till there is no more hole. So this year (the year I’ve decided to try all those things I’ve been meaning to but never get around to) I thought I’d learn some skills and make myself a basic wrap skirt.

This book with the title “sewing in no time” made me believe it would teach me the skills to be sewing in no time. When what it mean was you’ll be able to sew these projects in no time so long as you have a basic sewing knowledge and a machine (I have neither). Ah the joys of the English language.

Might be a great book if you already have some skills but I’m off to try and find another source for basic sewing skills.

[Sue]

Cute projects but nothing new

This book contains some nice sewing projects, but nothing that I haven't seen in other books. The illustrations are good and instructions are clear and thorough.

[Debra]

great projects

[J Crossley]

This book contains 50 household projects that you can sew. The projects start in right away, so it would be necessary to know sewing techniques outside of this book.

[Betsy]

I'm really enjoying this book: lots of simple projects that I actually want to make. Instructions and diagrams are clear and well written. Would be 5 stars except for one thing: finished project dimensions are not given. Thus, it's hard to know exactly how big the children's tent will be, or the floral rug, etc. Otherwise, great stuff in here! Time frames seem fairly accurate as well (I've made a couple of things so far). Also, it's worth noting that the variety of projects is great, but all for the home: drawstring stuff bags, small rugs, drapes/valances, duvet covers, placemats and napkins, etc.

[Michelle]

Good projects (not just blankets but padded hangars, tea cozies, awnings and children's play tents along with door stops). Good colors. Illustrated directions.

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[Shannon]

I liked the way the projects in this book were arranged by living area. Nice photos of finished projects and steps along the way. As a beginning sewer, many of the projects were more than I would want to tackle, but there is a nice variety.

[Angela]

Nice book with lots of helpful ideas and suggestions to make own home furnishings. I've read this books a few times now but not actually attempted to make anything, yet. I will though, I just need to hone my skills on the sewing machine first.

[Jennie]

Another fun one with lots of great ideas for projects. I've got my future place decorated already with this one - well, in my head at least!

[Trace]

I'm hoping that the quick projects will be motivation for me to start some of the lengthier projects I have in mind.

[BookScout]

A lot of good projects using illustrations rather than photography, making them easy to follow.

[Kimberli]

There are some nice ideas in this book. Some good starter projects for my students still getting used to sewing.

[Marwa]

Beautiful, easy to make projects. Already made a few and will definitely try more in the future.

[Cindy]

646.2 Ha

Pg. 144 Fabric awning for the deck.

148 Children's teepee

[ياسمين يوسف]

Good for beginners and for people who love sewing home supplements