Minki Kim discovered sewing as a creative outlet after formal training as a sculptor. A pattern and fabric designer with a whimsical style, she has designed several collections for Riley Blake Designs. Originally from Korea, she lives in Southern California. For more information visit www.minkikim.com.
In her signature whimsical style, Minki Kim presents a book of
charming crafts to add a little handmade warmth to your home (or to
make as a thoughtful gift for someone else's). You'll learn a
variety of different techniques, from quilting and embroidery to
wool applique, with projects including pillows, coasters, clutches
and more.
*Simply Sewing*
Steadily growing in popularity, zakka is a Japanese term for
handmade items created to improve one's lifestyle and home, so the
16 whimsical crafts in this delightful project book are guaranteed
to brighten up your day! The projects use a variety of techniques,
from quilting and appliqué to embroidery, and make the most perfect
gifts.
*Sew*
Zakka is a Japanese term which encompasses the type of handmade
items that enhance the home and make one feel good. It borrows from
the idea of kitsch and 50s-70s décor but adds in an Asian style
that is very contemporary. There are 16 lovely projects in this
book that are sure to enhance your home or that of anybody you gift
them to. I love the simple, practical, and modern appearance of
these items. You don’t need to rush out and purchase any fancy kit;
just your basic sewing tools and materials are all you require.
Most of the items are not very large, either so using up leftovers
from other projects makes them a very green way of having fun and
making something new. This is also a great book for beginner
sewists as each project is explained in step-by-step photographs,
and there are many useful skills in here that will stand you in
good stead throughout your sewing life. Some basic embroidery
stitches, how to work with felt, basic quilting, putting in a
zipper, appliqué, and more. In keeping with the zakka concept, this
is a spaciously laid out book with a fresh, bright appearance. Each
project has at least one large photograph of the item in situ,
sometimes showing other options and different views, such as what
it looks like inside. There is a list of tools and materials (all
measurements in imperial), a handy cutting list, and the staged
photographs with the instructions. Things to make include coasters
with cute houses, macaroon shaped pincushions, scooter pillow, roll
cake pencil case, patchwork basket and many bags and purses. Make
one for your library books, evening clutch purse, travel organizer,
zipper pouch, and shopping tote. These are the type of projects
that make ideal gifts and don’t take too long to make or cost too
much. There are also many ways of customizing them to make them
truly yours, and scope for using up even the tiniest scraps of
fabric. This is one of those books destined for my keeper shelf,
and ideal for just about any level of sewist apart from total
beginners.
*MyShelf.com*
From purses to pouches and quilting to wool appliqué and
embroidery, this book has something for everyone to sew. We learn
to add zips , bag handles and hardware and the handmade items are
ideal for gifting and perfect for keeping!
*Machine Knitting Monthly*
There's no better way to put off completing your many unfinished
projects than by starting some new ones-16 to be exact! Ever since
Minki received her first handmade gift, a bag that was lovingly
stitched by her parents, she's been on a mission to share charming
and practical projects that can be passed on to loved ones.
*Sew*
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