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Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew

Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew

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Author: Amy Karol
Publisher: Potter Craft
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 73 reviews
Sales Rank: 6196

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.5

ISBN: 0307347214
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.2
EAN: 9780307347213
ASIN: 0307347214

Publication Date: June 19, 2007
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4 out of 5 stars Different kind of sewing   April 29, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I enjoyed this book but it wasn't what I expected. The sewing is a bit "off the wall" but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I did get a great idea for a baby blanket and enjoyed looking at the pictures of different projects.


3 out of 5 stars Missing the details   April 7, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I think the projects in the book are really cute and have made several of the "easier" ones. I agree with previous reviews that their are critical details like measurements, right/wrong side of fabric, yardage to buy etc. As a relatively new sewer with perfectionist standards I really think that photos instead of line drawings would really help the directions and the layout is crazy with directions on one page and drawings on the next. I think as my skills improve I will be able to interpret the directions a bit better. For all super new sewers, this book and most of the other beginner project books are best with a really comprehensive sewing manual so you can reference a real image of the handstiches etc when you need them.


5 out of 5 stars Love It!   March 22, 2008
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I absolutely love this book! It has adorable illustrations, beautiful photos, and creative patterns. The idea from this book that stands out to me is that anyone can sew, and sewing doesn't have to be perfect. True, it may seem too basic to some, and true, it has a few pattern flaws. It was easy to find corrections online ( http://www.flickr.com/groups/340229@N25/discuss/72157601678980590/ ). I learned a lot about "going with the flow" when I'm sewing--and making simple projects my own by adding my own creativity. In addition to this book, Amy's blog (www.angrychicken.typepad.com) and online photo sharing group on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/groups/340229@N25/) would inspire just about anybody. 5 stars!


2 out of 5 stars Pretty Pictures, but short on "how to" details   March 15, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have the same issues with the directions that many of the other reviewers have. I'm a relative novice when it comes to sewing. I just struggled with the directions. Since this book emphasized that many of the projects were at a beginner level, I just assumed that the problem was my lack of experience. I showed the book to my mom, a experienced seamstress and she told me that a lot of information was left out. If you didn't know any better, it would appear quite confusing. In many cases, I felt like the directions were rushed and the drawings weren't very clear. I wouldn't recommend this to a beginner, but I do think someone with more sewing experience would find it of interest


4 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Simple and fun   March 8, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is great. It is exactly what I was looking for.I don't understand why some people bought it, and were expecting "advanced" tips. It clearly states great for the beginner. It simplified many of my sewing hang ups, and had very easy to follow directions. I think all of the projects are adorable and will even make some great gifts. I'm very pleased with this purchase and look forward to making many great projects and have many ideas from the book.

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