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Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects | 
 enlarge | Author: Amy Butler
Creator: Colin Mcguire
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  49 reviews
Media: Spiral-bound
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 8.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0811851591
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.21
EAN: 9780811851596
Publication Date: August 3, 2006
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Product Description
Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing. In this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns, she presents more than 25 charming projects ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover of this full-color, lay-flat spiralbound book. Lush photographs inspire, while how-to illustrations and straightforward text (minus the confusing sewing lingo) make it a cinch to achieve beautifully finished projects. In addition, Amy offers thoughtful tips on finding and treating new or vintage fabrics, an easy-to-navigate techniques section, and a glossary and resource guide at back. Whether it's chic placemats and napkins for the kitchen, a luxurious kimono-style robe for the bath, or handy organizer baskets for the home office Amy Butler's In Stitches makes it easy to create beautiful accessories for every room and every mood.
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 Difficult to use and disappointing November 30, 2008
design guy (USA)
Given that Amy Butler is a talented designer, I'm disappointed that the design of the book itself is so weak. This book shows a disregard for the reader. The book is set in ridiculously small, hard to read type. And the illustrations are even tinier. I'm baffled by why the illustrations were even further scaled down and set on patterned backgrounds. It's as if the publisher decided to "pretty up" the book at the expense of anyone who actually wanted to make a project from it.
Why bother with the high production values and a nice stay-open spiral binding if it has such lousy page design and typography. Come on Chonicle, you can do much better than this.
This one is definitely getting sent back.
 Excellent book! November 15, 2008
N. C.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the projects in this book, and appreciate that there is a variety of things to make from pillows, to office items, to cat tunnels, to aprons. The patterns are simple and the instructions are clear and easy to follow, with diagrams and pattern pieces included. This is an asset to any sewer's library.
From the perspective of a beginning stitcher November 10, 2008
Jane Austen (Mercer Island, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a preface, I just started sewing. In fact, I don't even have a machine yet (waiting for Christmas), BUT I have sewed a skirt (different pattern), so I can follow a pattern. With that being said, here is my review:
Pros:
1. Great variety of patterns (from beginner to intermediate)
2. Comes with the patterns along with the book (very helpful compared to some "sewing books" with no patterns!)
3. The styles are cute and its something that me (a 25 year old) could wear/put around my house without being embarrassed
4. The material called for is reasonable (cottons, quilted cottons), easey to find and pretty reasonably priced
Cons:
1. The long explanations can get confusing
2. It would be nice if the author could rate the projects on difficulty
3. Some projects are a little too hard...for a beginner (who cannot make modifications.
Overall a great book for those who want to get their hand dirty in sewing!
Amy Butler consistently puts out great products. October 29, 2008
A. Pak (Portland, OR)
I've used Amy Butler patterns and fabrics quite a few times. Usually her patterns sell for $15 each, so this book of 25 projects is a great deal. The projects range from very beginning (pillows, laundry bag) to intermediate (patchwork throw, handbag). The projects would be great for someone wanting to try using vintage fabrics, and she does have a little resource list in the back of the book on where one can buy vintage fabrics.
So far...So good October 11, 2008
Alexa
Amy Butler's In Stitches is a wonderful book for a beginner (like myself). There are various patterns and projects to inspire with detailed instructions and illustrations. Would recommend to anybody just starting out or with a little bit of sewing experience. Try out her patterns before buying at her website with her free patterns. This way you get a clear idea of what you'll be purchasing. Overall the book is very satisfying.
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