Half Yard Gifts | Debbie Shore | 9781782211501

Half Yard Gifts

Author: Debbie Shore
Publisher: Search Press
Publication: 19 August 2015
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782211501
Size: 204mm x 260mm
Pages: 96

The next Half Yard sewing title from best-selling author Debbie Shore, packed with 22 gorgeous projects, all created from a half yard of fabric or less. Contains advice on how to adapt the projects so that you can personalise the gifts for your loved ones.

Half Yard Gifts is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, and the next book in her best-selling half yard series. It contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and friends: the projects range from pincushions, bags and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of techniques: either follow each project closely, or adapt the size and fabric to suit the recipient. Debbie gives advice on how to customise the projects, so that you can create the perfect gift for your loved one.
This book would be perfect if you are new to sewing and need some guidance with the basic techniques and key information, as Debbie’s friendly advice and clear step-by-step photography make it a doddle. But it’s also packed with fresh ideas and designs that will inspire you even if you’ve been a keen sewer for many years and are looking for a way to use up your stash and create meaningful gifts that your loved ones will treasure.

Table of Contents
Introduction 8
Useful things 10
Before you start 12
Cactus pincushion 16
Slashed fabric pillow cover 18
Slashed fabric purse 22
Scissor keeper 26
Rustic flowerpot 28
String of chicks 32
Pyramid paperweight 36
Cosmetic bag 38
Draught excluder 44
Reading pillow 48
Tool apron 52
Child’s apron 54
Gardener’s kneeling pad 58
Handbag doorstop 62
Cupcake over mitt 66
Heart pillow 70
Wallet 72
Door tidy 76
Tablet case 80
Cupcake tea cosy 84
Hot water bottle cover 88
Pyjama case 92
Index and key terms 96

About the author: Debbie Shore
Debbie Shore is a best-selling and award-winning author. She began her career in television, as both a presenter and actor, though sewing was always a big part of her life. Debbie has developed her own range of fabrics, designed her own patterns and writes for several popular sewing magazines. She has written 29 books for Search Press, selling over 750,000 copies worldwide. Debbie is the winner of numerous awards, including Craft Influencer of the Year 2020, Best Sewing Social Star of the Year 2021 and Most Inspirational Sewing Personality of the Year 2021. In 2018, Debbie launched her Half Yard Sewing Club, an award-winning monthly subscription service based on the mega-selling Half Yard series. Debbie lives in Lincolnshire, UK.