Introduction 6
Materials and Equipment 8
Basic Techniques 12
Projects:
Pumpkin pincushion 16
Fabric bobbins 20
Sewing case 22
Machine cover and mat 26
Tidy caddy 28
Cutting mat carrier 32
Sewing circle 34
Tool roll 36
Chair storage 40
Seam press 44
Ironing station 46
Sewing machine cover 50
Pin and pattern pouch 54
Sewing diary cover 56
Carry case 60
Debbie Shore started her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly on television both as an actress and selling products on a shopping channel. Debbie has also hosted live fashion shows with a major fashion store, produces her own range of instructional DVDs and writes for several popular sewing magazines. She is now a bestselling author and has written 12 books for Search Press, with several more underway. Debbie was voted Sewing Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017. She lives in Lincolnshire. Visit her website at: www.debbieshoresewing.com.
Feb 17 I am a great fan of the Love to Sew series, with previous
titles including Quilted Flowers, Mug Rugs and Teddy Bears. They
are well priced and even if your bookshelf is starting to groan
under the weight of craft books then the handy size will be
welcomed! This latest title, Sewing Room Accessories, has been
written by Debbie Shore, a name that may be familiar to readers
through her YouTube channel and previous books. Her new book
contains fifteen projects, all made in the practical style Debbie
is known for. It starts with pincushions, and then goes on to
patterns for a sewing case, sewing machine covers, a tool roll -
everything you could think of that you need to make sewing easier.
My favourite thing is the Ironing Stand which is based on foldable
TV tables found in homeware shops. It looks fairly easy to make,
and and would be very handy to have around the house when I sew.
The book opens with a short introduction of techniques, but the
clear step-by-step photos for each project makes it suitable for
all abilities. Many of the projects have details such as pockets
and zips to create clever storage ideas. The patterns are written
in inches and centimetres, so will keep both quilters and
dressmakers happy. If one of your new year's resolutions was to be
organised and sew, then you will find lots of inspiration in this
book.
*Popular Patchwork*
There is a lot of information in the book useful to those that are
new to sewing. There are several projects many of which I will be
making myself, my first project will be the sewing machine cover
which I have been wanting to make for a long time. The pin cushion
project looks easy and so pretty! All the projects can be made from
fabric that I already have and many would make lovely gifts. The
instructions are clear and easy to follow.
*Joanne Catermole*
Dec 2016 The newest title in the Love to Sew series from TV
presenter Debbie is a wonderful collection of practical yet pretty
items for the sewing enthusiast. As always Debbie provides a
comprehensive guide to the fabrics and equipment required together
with detailed step-by-step instructions. There are fifteen
delightful projects to choose from including machine covers,
caddies and totes for sewing equipment, ironing accessories and a
fabulous funky pumpkin pincushion! Outstanding value-for-money,
this is a must-have book for sewers of all abilities.
*East Kent Embroiderers Guild*
Anybody who sews is going to require places to keep materials and
items that help with various tasks. Here is a book of
projects for making more than just pincushions to keep your sewing
area tidy and enable you to transport your kit as well. There are
fifteen projects in here, some of which can be made out of
leftovers from other projects. Cotton fabric is used
throughout, making this a book that will have a lot of appeal to
quilters. Apart from the basic sewing kit you won’t need much
else to make these projects, but there is a page showing some
additional supplies such as a bamboo creaser, tacking glue pen,
fabric clips etc. These items are all optional. This is
a book aimed at those who already sew so is not for beginners,
although there are instructions at the front for doing appliqué and
creating and using bias strips. Make cases, rolls and caddies
for storing tools, bags for carrying to classes, a sewing machine
cover and useful pressing mitt. Each project has staged
instructions with both captions and photographs, as well as a list
of what materials and tools you need and a larger photo of the
finished item. As this is not for beginners the staged
photographs are not numerous but do illustrate the trickier
parts. There are also often more than one view of the item
showing it open as well as closed for example which is
useful.
*myshelf.com*
Lovely book with easy to follow instructions and some great
projects to try.
*Lesley Roche*
This is a good book it has got great ideas on how to do simple
sewing for begginers. It also gives you step to step
instructionsand pictures to show you what you should do next.
*Mehnaz Hussain*
Anybody who sews is going to require places to keep materials and
items that help with various tasks. Here is a book of projects for
making more than just pincushions to keep your sewing area tidy and
enable you to transport your kit as well. There are fifteen
projects in here, some of which can be made out of leftovers from
other projects. Cotton fabric is used throughout, making this a
book that will have a lot of appeal to quilters. Apart from the
basic sewing kit, you won’t need much else to make these projects,
but there is a page showing some additional supplies such as a
bamboo creaser, tacking glue pen, fabric clips etc. These items are
all optional. This is a book aimed at those who already sew, so is
not for beginners, although there are instructions at the front for
doing appliqué and creating and using bias strips. Make cases,
rolls and caddies for storing tools, bags for carrying to classes,
a sewing machine cover and useful pressing mitt. Each project has
staged instructions with both captions and photographs, as well as
a list of what materials and tools you need, and a larger photo of
the finished item. As this is not for beginners, the staged
photographs are not numerous but do illustrate the trickier parts.
There are also often more than one view of the item showing it open
as well as closed, for example, which is useful.
*myshelf.com*
Have just received this book and cannot wait to start sewing. The
photographs and detailed instructions look suitable even for me (a
beginner!). The sewing room accessories are well thought out and
would also make fantastic present ideas. I now need to investigate
Debbie Shore's other books.
*Lynn Harris*
Part of the Love to Sew series, this compact book features 15
storage solutions to keep your sewing room neat and tidy. Clear
instructions and great photos make this book easy and fun to use.
The projects are practical with essentials such as pincushions,
tool rolls and even a handy carry case and a sewing mat. Everything
you need to know to sew all projects with something
suitable for every skill level. Great makes for yourself or for
friends and family.
*YarnsandFabrics.co.uk*
A straight forward easy to follow book and most of the projects
have multiple uses beyond the sewing room, which i think is very
handy if you want to make personal gifts for yourself and friends,
lovely little book
*Julie Dawn*
This is a very Good versatile sewing accessory book, nearly ever
item has more than one use, not only for storing sewing items but
for bathroom and dressing table storage. The Tidy Caddy for
make up, or toiletries. The hot iron caddy would be suitable
for curling tongs. The tool roll would be ideal for make up
or jewellery or even as a pencil case. The cutting mat
carrier would be ideal for a student to carry folders in. All
together it is a very useful versatile sewing book. I would
highly recommend anyone to buy it and I give it 10/10 excellent
quality.
*Jean Lunn*
I liked the book because the instructions are easy to follow and
with big photos, to make it easy to follow the steps you have to do
to complete the project. It teaches too some useful tricks to make
your own projects better and basic skills to help you!
I loved the Ribbon Stash project, perfect for a pocket bag or to
use it as a wrap gift!
*Maria Pujol*
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