English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a popular and easy method of creating beautiful, hand-sewn patchwork designs. The fabric is cut and folded over a paper template and the resulting shapes are stitched together by hand, making it ideal for sewing whether you're on the move, or at home. Successful and established author Alistair Macdonald provides 18 fabulous projects, including a lovely baby's play mat, a stylish gentleman's scarf, a useful hobby bag, a tea cosy, a gorgeous tote bag and a make-up purse. All the patchwork is done by hand sewing, using the English Paper Piecing method in fresh, bright cottons and with clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs. There is some machine sewing for putting projects together, but you can hand sew if you prefer. Templates for all the projects are included at actual size at the back of the book, and there are basic, step-by-step instructions on this classic technique at the beginning of the book. All the projects make fabulous gifts for friends and family.
English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a popular and easy method of creating beautiful, hand-sewn patchwork designs. The fabric is cut and folded over a paper template and the resulting shapes are stitched together by hand, making it ideal for sewing whether you're on the move, or at home. Successful and established author Alistair Macdonald provides 18 fabulous projects, including a lovely baby's play mat, a stylish gentleman's scarf, a useful hobby bag, a tea cosy, a gorgeous tote bag and a make-up purse. All the patchwork is done by hand sewing, using the English Paper Piecing method in fresh, bright cottons and with clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs. There is some machine sewing for putting projects together, but you can hand sew if you prefer. Templates for all the projects are included at actual size at the back of the book, and there are basic, step-by-step instructions on this classic technique at the beginning of the book. All the projects make fabulous gifts for friends and family.
Introduction
Basic techniques
Projects:
As an established designer and purveyor of textiles and products made from some of the finest fabrics available, Alistair Macdonald from House of Alistair continues to find ways to nurture his lifelong love of sewing.
His knowledge and understanding of fabric is astonishing whilst his imagination and flair to create and design might be considered unparalleled. Such a talent can be appreciated once realizing that Alistair’s love of sewing and craft began early whilst in the company of his Gran when growing up on the Isle of Bute in Scotland and then pursuing an education in art followed by fashion design; ending up graduating from the prestigious Central St Martins in London. Some years later, time spent working among some of the world’s most iconic brands led to the birth of House of Alistair – a business aiming to bring together both quality and design for the world of fabrics and haberdashery.
www.houseofalistair.com
Alistair lives in London.
The best book for beginner sewists, which uses the simple art of
paper piecing that everyone can do. 18 wonderful projects with
simple step by step instructions, and with the inclusion of
templates makes this a book for mindful sewing. Paper piecing is a
hand sewing technique, which involves cutting shapes of paper and
wrapping your chosen fabric and stitching them together to make
stunning and useful items. Cushions, bags book covers and quilts I
actually started paper piecing when I first learned to sew, and
started making a small lap quilt which when I eventually finished
was a king-sized quilt which now adorns my bed and is very warm...
This craft is very addictive so be warned.
*Postcard Reviews*
I had this book to help teach my WI. It is a very useful book for
beginners. I have found Alistair uses his experience to mention not
machining in a zip until you have checked it works whilst tacked in
place. Also how to make a tab with bias binding to cover any
visible raw edges. The diagrams were mostly clear and I like the
techniques section. I particularly liked the tablet case and
storage baskets.
*Customer review*
I recommend this lovely book for anyone who wants to start English
Paper Piecing. Alistair Macdonald clearly and simply introduces you
to the basic without delay. He shows how easy it is to begin making
lovely items. Included are full-size templates, projects, hints,
and tips that gave confidence to this nervous newbie. What I love
most about this book however is that he shows you that you don't
need to buy a lot of unnecessary products. This makes the process
so relaxing - which to me, is what it's all about. This book and a
few basic tools like scissors, ruler and some bits of fabric are
all you need to get going.
*Customer review*
Excellent basic technique section at the beginning, with templates,
with 18 really useful projects to make. I will definitely be using
this book to teach from.
*Customer review*
This is a great book for getting started with English Paper
Piecing. Having never tried this technique before, the book clearly
explains how to get started and the projects within the book are
nice and simply explained. You really can pick them up and take
them with you wherever you may be going: car, train or bus. Each of
the instructions are clear and easy to read and include a picture
template of how you would piece together your various shapes
(mainly hexagons). These will make for a few handy presents for
people throughout the year such as the ipad cover, hot water bottle
cover (I can now jazz up my previously rather boring hot water
bottle), tote bag, table rest and the baby play mat. The only
negative for me is that the pictures were not as vivid as I was
expecting, the front cover lead me to think that they would all be
quite vibrant. However I think this is down to the fabric choice, I
was expecting all of the projects to use fabrics and colours
similar to the bag on the front cover. But this is just my opinion
as I am a fan of bright bold colours and patterns. Overall I would
say this is a great book to get you started with English Paper
Piecing and has quite a few interesting project for you to try the
technique out with. The fact that each project is so portable makes
it each one great to take with you on long journeys or when
visiting family to keep your hands busy in an evening.
*Customer review*
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