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Bobby Dazzler's Make Your Own Misfits: 35 Unique and Quirky Sewn Creatures
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right this way and discover the wonderful world of misfits, oddballs and the quirkiest creations you've ever seen. With 35 fun projects to make, see some fabric, thread and buttons come to life right before your very eyes. Every misfit has their own personality, from Chico the Latino chicken with a passion for paella to the parrot who loves to have a chinwag across the fence with the neighbours, so what are you waiting for? Pick your favourite and start creating! You won't need to be an experienced stitcher to make your favourite misfit. Every project is presented in a simple way, with an instructor guiding you step-by-step through everything you'll need to know to make the characters. There's also a handy Learning the Basics section to help beginners get to grips with sewing. With brilliant photography that gives you a glimpse into the misfit's day-to-day adventures and quirky illustrations, "Make Your Own Misfits" is an amazing way to bring sewing to life.
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 2010
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July 16, 2016
4.5 stars
Asymmetrical, slightly misshapen, jolie laide softies, with encouragement to use upcycled charity shop or unloved t-shirts and sweaters and socks. Absolutely great. They are mostly variations on a theme--pancake one-piece bodies with quirky heads--but they have so much personality and are just brilliantly designed. Great little backstories, too.
For a test pattern, I made Dave the Slug, and he came together really quickly for maximum cuteness. The instructions are clear and friendly. The aged sock made him soft and cuddly like nothing with crisp, expensive material could ever achieve.
I have plans to make at least the crocodile. And the bunny. And the sheep. And the giraffe. And the fox. And the koala.
If this style appeals to you--and it will it or it won't, it's a bit love or hate--this books comes highly recommended, even for the most beginner of beginner. After all, lumps and imperfections will just add to the charm.
Asymmetrical, slightly misshapen, jolie laide softies, with encouragement to use upcycled charity shop or unloved t-shirts and sweaters and socks. Absolutely great. They are mostly variations on a theme--pancake one-piece bodies with quirky heads--but they have so much personality and are just brilliantly designed. Great little backstories, too.
For a test pattern, I made Dave the Slug, and he came together really quickly for maximum cuteness. The instructions are clear and friendly. The aged sock made him soft and cuddly like nothing with crisp, expensive material could ever achieve.
I have plans to make at least the crocodile. And the bunny. And the sheep. And the giraffe. And the fox. And the koala.
If this style appeals to you--and it will it or it won't, it's a bit love or hate--this books comes highly recommended, even for the most beginner of beginner. After all, lumps and imperfections will just add to the charm.
December 31, 2018
Fun to make!
June 29, 2010
Cute softie ideas, using whatever materials you have on hand or can scrounge, and simple construction.
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