Название: Classic Kits: Collecting the Greatest Model Kits in the World, from Airfix to Tamiya
Автор: Arthur Ward
Издательство: HarperCollins UK
Год: 2004
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 192
Размер: 96,39 Мб
Язык: английский

Classic Kits treats you to an international tour of model-kit history, taking in all the favorites—Airfix, Monogram, Mattel, Frog, Matchbox, Bandai, Merit Aurora, Esci, Heller, Tamiya, Fujimi, Eaglewall, Italeri, and more. Not only does this nostalgic guide allow you to compare and contrast the different models and their historical development (and, in some cases, demise), it also notes the rare and the valuable, so you can re-evaluate those pieces you have stored in your attic. Packed with color photos and valuable information for collectors, hobbyists, and enthusiasts, Classic Kits is a one-of-a-kind history of the giants of miniature modeling.

Название: 33 Useful Projects for the Woodworker
Автор: School Shop Magazine
Издательство: Tab Books
ISBN: 0830627839
Год: 1986
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 162
Размер: 104 MB
Язык: English

This collection of woodworking projects, ranging from money-saving shop accessories to sleek, contemporary furniture, includes step-by-step directions, material lists, and detailed illustrations

Название: Sew Small: 19 Little Bags: Stash Your Coins, Keys, Earbuds, Jewelry & More
Автор: Jennifer Heynen
Издательство: C&T Publishing
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 25 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Sew 19 simply embellished projects including a card holder, coin purses, earbud holder, small wallets, pouches and organizers. These cute and useful bags are perfect for holding all of your little things. Personalize the organizers with adorable embellishments and appliqués and use up your scraps, trims, and other odds and ends! Great to give as gifts or keep for yourself, these tiny bags will bring a smile to anyone's face.

Название: Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker's Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes
Автор: Lily Fulop
Издательство: Countryman Press
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 55 Мб
Язык: английский / English

In with the old, out with the new―reclaiming your closet and reducing fashion waste starts here. Repair your favorite socks with style, add flair with personalized patches, and turn ripped jeans into an embroidered masterpiece. For beginner and experienced makers, Lily Fulop's guide to mending and upcycling is your colorful companion to ditching fast fashion and extending the lifecycle of all your favorite clothes. Fulop's vibrant step-by-step illustrations make mending easier than every, demystifying techniques and displaying unique ways to show off your personality. And when your mending possibilities run out, she has simple yet striking solutions to repurpose fabric, including braided rugs, crocheted pillows, and more. Say hello to sustainable inspiration.

Название: The Refashion Handbook: Refit, Redesign, Remake for Every Body
Автор: Beth Huntington
Издательство: C&T Publishing
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 23 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Take secondhand finds from frumpy to fabulous with a little help from Beth Huntington, a.k.a. the Renegade Seamstress. The Refashion Handbook contains 19 stylish projects, each showing you how to transform easy-to-find items into a better fit, a new design, or a radical makeover. Learn the basics of refashioning: how to measure, reshape, fit, and finish a garment, so it fits you perfectly. Plus size? Petite? No problem! Beth's designs flatter a wide variety of sizes and body types. Her easy techniques are fun for even beginning sewists. You'll love creating your own secondhand chic!

Название: Amy Butler's Blossom: Create Love - Express Beauty - Be Kind
Автор: Amy Butler
Издательство: Chronicle Books
Год: 2016
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 17 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Amy Butler's Blossom magazine is a biannual collection of everything that inspires her: page after page of photographs from her travels to spiritual locales such as Morocco and Sedona; meditative articles from like-minded designers, artists, and life coaches; the signature designs and textiles that she creates from these inspirations; plus her ongoing exploration of positive and joyful living. Now available in print for the first time, this irresistible look-book compiles the first two issues of the magazine. Brimming with photographs, fashion, art, patterns, and written pieces that reflect Amy's unique philosophy of life and style, Blossom will capture the imagination of anyone in search of beauty and meaning.

Название: Botanical Embroidery: 30 Effortless Designs That Showcase the Beauty of Nature
Автор: M. Schnücker
Издательство: Page Street Publishing Co
Год: 2021
Размер: 150 mb
Формат: epub
Страниц: 432
Язык: Английский

Удивительно красивая книга по вышивке, демонстрирующая красоту природы. 30 природных проектов, которые перенесут вас из цветущих полей и залитых солнцем пустынь в мшистые леса и великолепные сады. Благодаря четким инструкциям и подробным пошаговым фотографиям, Botanical Embroidery позволяет удивительно просто вышить собственный сад.

Название: Style Me Vintage: Accessories
Автор: Naomi Thompson, Liz Tregenza
Издательство: ‎Pavilion
Год: 2014
Формат: PDF
Размер: 18 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Accessories – the cherry on the cake for those seeking to finish off their vintage look to perfection. From hats and jewellery to bags and shoes, this essential addition to the popular Style Me Vintage series is fully dedicated to sourcing and wearing accessories from a range of periods.Vintage accessory is a fast-growing market and it is now easy for anyone to collect and wear period treasures. While there are many great finds to be made it’s also an area where it’s easy to go wrong. But don’t worry, here to help you through the minefield are vintage experts and fashionistas Naomi Thompson and Liz Tregenza.

Название: Sew Wild: Creating With Stitch and Mixed Media
Автор: Alisa Burke
Издательство: ‎Interweave
Год: 2011
Формат: PDF
Размер: 14 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Sew Wild liberates you! Enjoy unlimited freedom to color, pattern, and customize your own fabric with fun, spectacular results. Get wild with printing, painting, drawing, stenciling, and other surface design methods and unique materials such as plastic bags, photographs, and cardboard. Dive into 12 simple sewing projects to make colorful, wearable, and hip designs, including a stunning wall quilt, adorable hats for kids or adults, a pretty wreath, cuff bracelets, and a modern ruffled apron.

Название: Paper Bead Jewelry: Step-by-step instructions for 40+ designs
Автор: Keiko Sakamoto
Издательство: ‎‎Stackpole Books
Год: 2016
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 14 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Any paper—magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper, copy paper—can be upcycled into a variety of shapes and sizes of paper beads that can be used to make colorful, unique pieces of jewelry that no one would guess are made from paper. Fashioned from thin strips of paper and painted in a variety of ways, the beads you make can then be used to make elegant drop earrings, beaded necklaces, and bracelets. Combine them with other unique beads and charms for even more looks. Includes instructions on how to create the paper beads, as well as how to use metal findings, leather cords, and other materials to create professional-looking designs.