Threads is a comprehensive guide to transforming clothing through the timeless art of hand embroidery, infused with a contemporary flair. Artist and Textile Embroider, Madeleine Kemsley will demystify this versatile craft as she shows readers how to draw inspiration from their surroundings and confidently personalise their clothing to reflect their style. Packed with stunning photography from the Cornish coastline, this book hopes to inspire the sustainable movement as it encourages readers to reimagine and rework their wardrobe to create clothing they will love for years to come.

• Publish Date: 10/28/2025
• Softcover

Sewing with Scraps will show you how to think sustainably and make 15 fashion-forward garments and accessories in sizes UK 6–30, including a workwear jacket, patchwork tee, quilted coat, tote bag and more. Swedish designer Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose will teach you three core methods to make the most of your scraps – patchwork, strips and collage – before you put them to use. This book includes 3 unisex PDF patterns – use the ones provided or try out the methods with some of your own favourite patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced sewer, Sewing with Scraps will show you how to elevate leftover fabrics into clothing you’ll treasure for years to come.

• Publish Date: 09/16/2025
• Softcover

Discover the art of quilting with Quilting by Hand by Riane Elise, your ultimate guide to creating stunning, heirloom-quality quilts. Featuring 23 diverse and versatile designs, this book is perfect for any occasion—whether you're dressing up your bed, couch, or crafting a special baby quilt. Riane Elise expertly walks you through both hand and machine piecing techniques, making it accessible for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. With projects ranging from quick weekend makes to intricate designs that may take weeks, there's something for everyone. Embrace the beauty of craftsmanship, tradition, and contemporary design with Riane's modern approach to quilting. Dive into slow stitching and intentional making and transform your fabric into cherished creations that will last a lifetime!

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 10/13/2026

Are dressmaking patterns essential for creating stylish and flattering clothes? No! Can you create a range of impressive garments using just your own measurements and some simple techniques? Yes!  Popular designer and dressmaker Kimberley Hind takes you through everything you need to know to get started. Whether that's choosing the right fabrics for the look and finish you want, to accurately taking your body measurements so that your clothes fit in just the right way, Kimberley's friendly and no-nonsense attitude will get you started in no time... and with no need for dressmaking patterns!    • Everything is shown visually: from seaming, hemming, shirring, adding ruffles and finishing your garments.   • All 10 beginner-friendly projects are visually explained step by step: choose from skirts, trousers, tops, dresses, shorts and a jacket.   • The projects are looser fitting to suit any body shape, and can be customized for your preferred style: adapt the sleeves, straps, cuffs and hem length as you want.   • The projects aim for minimal waste, with advice and tips on using leftover fabric scraps to make accessories.

Brush up on your sewing skills with Wendy Gardiner and get sewing again with these 15 fresh, fun fat-quarter projects!

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 09/08/2023
• Softcover

Begin your creative journey and memory collection with your own gorgeous stitched daydream journals. Talented textile artist Tilly Rose shows you how to create beautiful cloth journals, among other lovely items, to record precious thoughts and ideas - from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs. There are eight gorgeous things to make, including journals, a sewing case, a project bag and a scroll cloth diary, using a range of exciting techniques that include layering and collage, hand embroidery, transferring your own designs to cloth, stamping, appliqué, embellishing, patchwork and free motion machine embroidery. A journal provides a fascinating glimpse into your world, is a beautiful object in its own right and will provide inspiration for further embroidered creations.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 04/20/2022

A collection of Half Yard™ sewing projects for springtime style, designed by the award-winning and best-selling author Debbie Shore, now in one book. Discover 40 stylish spring designs specially chosen by Debbie from her much-loved Half Yard™ series, including 5 brand-new projects for you to sink your needles into. Whether you're spring cleaning and tidying, working in the garden or entertaining, this book contains everything you need to do it in style! Choose from useful bags, boxes and storage solutions to give your inside space a new lease of life; create gorgeous bags for days out and table decorations for days in entertaining; and finally, make your outside space just as inviting as inside, with a peg bag for your laundry and a gardener's kneeling pad for all those spring jobs in the garden. Each item requires no more than half a yard of outer fabric, plus all the necessary hardware, trimmings and lining. As always, every project features Debbie's friendly, easy-to-follow instructions and a beautiful photograph of the finished make.

• Pages: 176
• Publish Date 05/10/2022

Discover 20 fresh, inspiring ways to turn your fabric stash into wonderful items and gifts. How do you keep your piles of scrap fabric from growing out of control? Sew with them, of course! In this inspirational book, best-selling author Debbie von Grabler-Crozier shows you how to stitch 20 stylish, fresh items from very small amounts of fabric. From tiny scraps that can be transformed into patchworked coasters, strips that can be made into scrap bunting and offcuts that can be used for pouches or pincushions, your treasured scraps can be given a new lease of life! An invaluable crash-course on key techniques is included at the beginning of the book, and every project includes clear step-by-step instructions and a stunning photograph of the finished design to inspire.

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 10/11/2022

Sew Me! Sewing Basics is geared towards would-be sewers of all ages, who may never have touched a sewing machine or even threaded a needle before. It’s the perfect book for anyone who wants to get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course in sewing. Choly Knight’s friendly and easy-to-follow directions will get readers sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch. She starts at the very beginning, showing how to choose a sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts. From cutting patterns and sewing seams, to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing readers to learn as they sew. 36 simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions and placemats to hand towels and hats.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Choly Knight
• Publish Date: 11/01/2013
• Dimensions: 8.55in x 0.38in x 10.95in
• Softcover

Thread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden. Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric to get started straight away. Celebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris. Thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch; the 'long and short stitch'. Using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas. This richly illustrated guide includes: • A step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed. • Nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden and Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds and butterflies. • High-quality iron-on templates for easy design transfer onto the fabric, with full guidance on how to use them. Not only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding and gold foiling, making it a real treasure for the book lover

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 04/29/2025
• Dimensions: 8-1/2in x 9in
• Author: Ferris, Emillie
• Hardcover

Everyone has their favourite items of clothing that they love because they fit them perfectly and look great. This practical guide explains how to remake your wardrobe favourites without having to unpick and ruin the originals. Everyone has their go-to items of clothing in the wardrobe that fit them perfectly and look great. This practical guide for home dressmakers explains how to remake these best-loved garments without having to destroy the originals! Discover how to create a wardrobe full of perfectly fitting garments that can be remade again and again in different fabrics, using accessible techniques to create your own dressmaking patterns. In conventional pattern-making, the original garment is unpicked and taken apart but the non-destructive approach of Clone Your Clones changes everything! This instructional guide to pattern-making reveals the secrets of remaking without ruining, through a range of techniques, including: • Direct Measurement: Ideal for simple shapes without too much shaping or detail. • Tracing: A quick and easy technique suitable for lots of different styles of clothing. • Over Draping: Perfect for complicated designs like a waterfall frill or a ruched panel, where measuring or tracing would be impossible. • Combining Techniques: Using a combination of methods to get the best results for your specific garment. • Adapting Designs: How to adapt your cloned patterns to create new and exciting pieces for your wardrobe. All of the cloning methods are explained in the Cloning School section, with step-by-step instructions and photography so you can follow along. Each technique is illustrated using an example garment so you can see how it works in practice. From there, the Design School section shows you how to apply these techniques and skills to specific garments - a pair of trousers, a simple dress, a gathered skirt, a shirt and a camisole top. Author Claire-Louise Hardy, former Sewing Producer on The Great British Sewing Bee, also gives her expert advice on choosing fabrics and which tools to use for the best results. Helpful videos, accessed via QR codes within the book, offer additional support and guidance.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 08/13/2024
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 10.7in
• Author: Hardie, Claire-Louise
• Softcover

Paperback Version. Latest must-have collection from bestselling craft designer Tone Finnanger aka Tilda who brings her talents to soft toys, gifts and home accessories for children. Tilda's new book will show you how to make a wide range of beautiful soft toys and gifts for kids, plus amazing accessories for their bedrooms. Discover simple sewing patterns for adorably plump dolls with a range of outfits and accessories, cute jungle creatures like monkeys, and sea-themed creations - pirates, whales and fish--all reproduced at full-size to trace from the page. Exquisitely presented in her trademark style, this book will delight Tilda fans everywhere with its achievable patterns and charming styled photography.

• Pages: 96
• Author: Tone Finnanger
• Publish Date: 11/01/2015
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 0.7in x 8.9in
• Softcover

A new collection of sewing patterns from the author of the Luna Lapin sewing books. Introducing Luna Lapin's New Friends is a collection of five animals and their wonderful wardrobes. Choose from Ziggy the hedgehog, Ottoline otter, Hamish the Highland cow, Dora the pig and, of course, Luna herself.

• Publish Date: 11/08/2022
• Author: Sarah Peel
• Dimensions: 11in x 8-1/2in
• Softcover

Discover a colourful world of adorable animals and fantastical creatures in this collection of sewn toys and gifts, brought together into one volume for the first time. These simple patterns will have you sewing toys in no time. Each of the 20 projects is suitable for all abilities and comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates.

• Pages: 176
• Author: Melly & Me
• Publish Date: 03/25/2021
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 0.75in x 11in
• Softcover

Fall in love with this heartfelt sewing pattern collection from fabric designer Tone Finnanger. In this glorious celebration of her passion for fabric, Tone shares over 20 sewing, patchwork, applique and quilting projects that will bring colour and beauty to your home. Projects include stunning quilts, pretty pillows, sophisticated soft toys and beautiful accessories--all designed with characteristic Tilda charm.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Tone Finnager
• Publish Date: 11/17/2017
• Dimensions: 8.25in x 0.38in x 10.75in
• Softcover

You can enjoy the best of Tilda throughout the seasons with this wonderful collection of sewing and paper crafting projects by world-famous designer Tone Finnanger, all made using gorgeous Tilda fabrics and embellishments. Inside you will find patterns and step-by-step instructions for angel dolls and a range of adorable outfits, bags and purses, soft toys, garlands and cushions, storage boxes, notebooks and cards, table decorations, pretty accessories and unique DIY gifts going from the first buds of spring up right to the festive season. The projects are accompanied by clear instructions, beautiful photographs, color illustrations and full-size templates, making them perfect for crafters of all abilities.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Tone Finnanger
• Publish Date: 06/03/2017
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 0.3in x 10.8in
• Softcover

Readers will find something for whatever weather comes their way with patterns for stylish cardigans, easy-to-wear ponchos, stitch sampler tunics and a not so basic tee.

• Pages: 48
• Publish Date: 12/16/2024
• Softcover

Unleash your sewing imagination! Annie's Weekend Sewing features 30+ inspiring, quick and easy projects perfect for any room and every occasion. Craving a clutter buster? Our fun Sew Cosies make organising your sewing room a breeze. Upcycled canning jars are great for storing small sewing supplies, and these cute cosies are the perfect way to decorate them. Ready to bring the sunshine in? Brighten up your kitchen with our stash-busting Summer Fun Mug Rugs. Use your favourite fabric scraps to make this smiling duo in an afternoon. Dinner too hot to handle? Protect your hands and keep your meal hot with our Microwave Cosies. These handy cosies are perfect for heating up a mug of coffee, a bowl of soup or even a serving dish of food, and removing it from the microwave safely and comfortably. Don't miss out on this must-have special edition, sure to become a sewing lover's favourite! Get your copy and begin your projects today!

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 06/24/2019
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 0.31in x 11.02in
• Softcover

There’s something therapeutic about taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful. Whether you’re hemming your first curtain, stitching a simple cushion cover, creating a handmade garment, or mending a beloved item, the gentle rhythm of the needle through fabric and the satisfaction of each completed stitch is incredibly calming. In The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Projects, you can experience this for yourself. Regardless of if you’re a complete novice who’s never threaded a machine or someone looking to refresh their skills, we’ve laid out all the tools and techniques you need to get started. The wide range of projects you’ll find in these pages mean that you’ll never be short of handmade creations for your home, personalised gifts for birthdays and holidays, or practical items for everyday life. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your fabric and thread, that all-important cup of tea, and turn the page to learn all about the magical world of sewing.

• Pages: 144
• Publish Date: 9/8/26
• Hardcover

Refresh your wardrobe with detailed instructions and 50 embroidery and mending stitches. Explore tips for tricky fabrics, creative fixes, and no-sew solutions, ensuring you're ready for any repair.

• Publish Date: 4/28/2026
• Pages: 128
• Size: 8x10

In 21 days, you will learn how to use your serger confidently, learning threading, tension adjustment, various stitches, and more!

• Pages: 128
• Size: 7-1/2in x 9-1/2in
• Publish Date: 07/25/2025
• Softcover

Beloved artist and fabric designer Rashida Coleman-Hale returns with an exciting and brand-new collection of 20+ charming zakka projects.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 01/25/2024
• Softcover

Designed for beginner sewists and those who already have the basics, this book is an essential guide to learning how to sew by hand or machine.

• Pages: 192
• Publish Date: 11/25/2022
• Softcover

Make sewing by hand your next creative accomplishment! Embrace the chance to unwind and enjoy the process of creating hand made quilt blocks with Becky Goldsmith's step-by-step instructions. Start at the beginning and learn how to appliqué, quilt, and paper piece by hand, and appreciate the unique dedication of a hand-sewn project, guaranteeing your patchwork project to be one of your most special and personal quilts to date. Gain insight into all the best threads, needles, thimbles, marking tools, seam allowances, knots, and more to get you started. Fall in love with these time-honored techniques and make something that will last a lifetime!

• Pages: 128
• Author: Becky Goldsmith
• Publish Date: 03/25/2021
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 10in
• Softcover

Celebrate and use your sewing skills with Aneela Hoey's 15 stylish yet functional patterns for a wide variety of sewing organizers. Designed to work together, many of the smaller projects fit into larger ones and can be made into a coordinating set. Showcase trendy fat quarters and half-yards or use up scraps of your favorite fabric as you make cute containers for yourself, to give to your friends, or to bring to swaps!

• Pages: 112
• Author: Aneela Hoey
• Publish Date: 07/01/2017
• Dimensions: 7.95in x 0.37in x 10in
• Softcover

Quickly learn and reference the basic skills of sewing and apply them to garment making and crafting. Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a guide to the many common stitches, fasteners, pleats, darts, and hems used for sewing. This handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide offers sewists information on the basic and necessary skills you need to follow a pattern, alter and embellish your projects, and create exquisite and accurate works of textile art! The spiral bound format allows sewists to have their hands free to sew while they reference information. • Get tips on pleats, darts, and hems so you can fit and finish your projects • Understand how to install fasteners of all kinds • Lessons on the most effective ways to place and measure your pattern pieces • Learn to read pattern instructions, and reference terms and skills for most projects

• Pages: 42
• Publish Date: 12/05/23
• Softcover

For thousands of years, mending was a deep craft that has for too long been a secret history. But now it's back, bigger and better than ever. In this book Kate Sekules introduces the art of visible mending as part of an important movement to give fashion back its soul. Part manifesto, part how-to, MEND! calls for bold new ways of keeping clothes and refreshing your style. Crammed with tips, fun facts, ravishing photography, and illustrated tutorials, MEND! tells you exactly how to rescue and renew your wardrobe with flair and aplomb--and save money along the way. Whether you've never owned a needle or are an aspiring professional, MEND! gives you clear instruction and witty advice, with over thirty techniques, from classic darning and patching to cheeky new methods invented by Sekules, to help you turn every garment into a unique fashion statement. Including interviews with menders, shameful fashion industry facts, a ten-step closet mend, cheat sheets, stitch guides, moth elimination, museum conservator and vintage dealer tricks, and more, this is a book to inspire, delight, and galvanize. Sharp, funny, and incredibly timely, MEND! leads the slow fashion revolution into its next phase, where getting dressed is a joyful, creative experience for all.

• Pages: 240
• Author: Kate Sekules
• Publish Date: 09/08/2020
• Dimensions: 6.98in x 0.53in x 8.96in
• Softcover

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and patching to darning and felting--that are just challenging enough for experienced menders. Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and that there are lots of creative ways to create beautifully customized repairs--some subtle, others making a statement. She provides 13 techniques that show you how to: Apply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabrics Use yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garments Make understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or texture Use visible mending techniques for bold repairs Darn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired item Match your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearer Maneuver through tricky places like inseams and underarmsAnd more! The 13 illustrated lessons and over 300 color photos in this book provide detailed examples for all the basic techniques. Lots of variations plus plenty of tips and examples (67 in all) provide you with all the guidance you need to rethink and repair beautifully. The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!

• Publish Date: 03/08/2022
• Author: Hikaru Noguchi
• Dimensions: 10in x 7-1/2in
• Softcover

This book includes a variety of clothing and accessory patterns, allowing you to dress up your furry friends in style! Whether you're a seasoned sewing enthusiast or just starting out, our book provides clear and step-by-step illustrated instructions to help you bring these lovable creatures to life. | Meet the sweetest forest friends in this collection of cute animal sewing patterns Created by the artist Ariane Lauzon from “Mes Petites Lunes” these cuddly companions are sure to charm both children and grown-ups alike. And that’s not all - this book also includes a variety of clothing and accessory patterns, designed to outfit your furry friend with style. With clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions, it provides guidance for both beginners and experienced sewing enthusiasts, making it easy to bring these charming creatures to life.

• Pages: 144
• Publish Date: 08/01/2025
• Dimensions: 10.5 x 8in x 0.5in
• Softcover
• Beginner to Advanced Skill Level

Sweet & Stylish Sewing and Quilting Projects to Cherish Filled with warmth and inspiration Sew Much Love is a book to treasure. With a delightful collection of sewing and quilting patterns, each project carries a gentle sweetness that makes stitching a joy. From pouches and pincushions to storage and keepsake boxes, a stylish crossover bag, and an elegant table runner, this book offers a wide variety of projects to explore. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted, these patterns introduce new techniques while helping you make the most of your fabric collection. Whether you’re creating heartfelt gifts or adding handmade touches to your sewing room and home, each project is sure to bring warmth and inspiration to your creative journey.

• Pages: 104
• Publish Date: 07/01/2025
• Size: 8-1/2in x 6-1/2in
• Softcover
• Includes Full Size Patterns