The Busy Girl's Guide to Sewing
The Busy Girl's Guide to Sewing
By Carrie Maclennan
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 0715338684
For the girls who can't imagine finding the time to sew, meet the book that's going to show you it can be done! With simple, lovely projects that can be completed in 30 minutes, one hour or four hours, you'll see that even the busiest of girls can work sewing into their schedules. Follow Carrie on her sewing adventures and she'll show you how to upcycle, spot vintage treasures and of course create along the way! With step by step instructions and fun patterns, you'll be able to make pillows that will brighten up your living space and vintage inspired aprons you'll want to live in. Not to mention, you'll meet each designer and get an inside look into their creative world. Written with a personal and direct voice, The Busy Girl's Guide to Sewing is not your typical sewing book. Instead, you'll find a relatable girl on a mission to prove that you too can become a crafty pro!
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