Author: Lexie Barnes
ISBN: 978-1-60342-797-5
RRP: $24.99
Are you looking to take your house from drab to fab? Do you want to liven up your living space but have a small budget?
Lexie Barnes brings you the answer in her new book Sew Up A Home Makeover which contains 50 simple sewing projects to transform your space. These projects will generally take no longer than an afternoon and come with thorough instructions, all that’s left for you to do is exercise your imagination and choose colours and fabrics.
The first chapter is dedicated to the magic of the makeover. All about sitting back before you start and looking at the 6 important elements of any makeover – style, function, comfort, inventory, budget and your timeline.
Don’t be put off if you are a sewing novice. Chapters 2 and 3 will help familiarise you with all the things you need to know before you get started. Chapter 2 is all about Fabrics and Tools so you know what to look for and all of the things you will need to help breathe new life into your rooms and Chapter 3 offers some great tips and techniques, explaining some of the stitches and hems that will be required for your makeovers.
I am not a decorator, and I am definitely not talented with a sewing machine. My house needs a makeover that I can never find the time/inspiration/cash for. Looking through this bright, colourful book with it’s photos, step by step instructions and diagrams is making me think that even I, with my two left hands, could pull off these makeovers and add new life to my home.
This book covers every room of your house from the living room, entryway, kitchen, dining and bedroom to bedrooms for children of every age. And what home sewn makeover book would be complete without ideas to makeover your craft area and home office.
Let your imagination run wild and look at options for new cushions, sofa covers, fabric table settings, bags – there really is no limit to what you can do with this inventive and imaginative book. If you’re a beginner there is plenty of direction to help get you started so that you too can create these fabulous looks with a minimum of fuss.
The more experienced seamstress will find this book filled with new and innovative ideas that may not have been considered.
I think all homemakers will love this book – it is filled, cover to cover with options to make your home bright, fresh and exciting again.
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