Books

Boro is the ultimate slow stitching technique. This collection explores the history of the Japanese textile, boro, and its relevance to the contemporary sewer. Learn about the history of boro and the materials that were traditionally used such as cotton and hemp fabrics, kasuri ikat, indigo, silk mawata, raw cotton and hemp. We also look at how boro is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and embroidery threads. The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Other techniques include: . Instructions on improvisational patchwork . Applique: raw and turned edges and reverse . Darning . Methods for distressing and ageing your finished boro

Description: Carbon paper Yellow/White 2 large sheets one of each.

Popular Japanese fashion designer and author Yoshiko Tsukiori presents a fabulous new collection of lightweight wraps that are easy to sew and look fantastic. In this book, she provides five free pull-out patterns that can be used to create 22 timeless wraps to keep the chill off-and look great in the process. All the designs can be sewn in a few hours for a fraction of what you would pay in a store! And it is easy to mix and match different fabrics and styles to suit your wardrobe and mood. Here are just a few of the pieces you can make with this book: * a casual-to-dressy hooded cape * a flowing draped jacket or vest * a loose-and-light linen or wool coat * a simple, feminine, lightweight poncho * a ruffled bolero or classic blazer * a quilted coat or vest * a faux fur collar or stole * and much more, including pieces that work as dresses or tops! *Please not cover may be different from the one shown