Simple Hand Sewing by Laura Strutt
Slow down, pick up a needle and thread, and discover the restorative joy of hand sewing with this inspiring collection of mindful and sustainable projects from Laura Strutt Read more
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Description
Description
Slow down, pick up a needle and thread, and discover the restorative joy of hand sewing with this inspiring collection of mindful and sustainable projects from Laura Strutt. Combining creativity with practical making, this book encourages you to embrace slower crafting techniques while creating beautiful items for your home, wardrobe and everyday life.
Featuring 35 thoughtfully designed projects, the book introduces a range of decorative hand-stitching techniques including visible mending, sashiko, boro, embroidery, thread doodling and abstract embroidery. Whether you're looking to learn new skills, breathe new life into existing textiles or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of stitching by hand, these projects offer a rewarding and accessible way to sew.
Create unique pieces for your home, including embroidered cushions, fabric bowls and decorative hoop art, or refresh your wardrobe with visible mending, stitched embellishments and creative upcycling ideas. Throughout the book, the focus is on making the most of what you already have, encouraging a more sustainable and thoughtful approach to crafting.
Perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers alike, this collection celebrates the simple pleasure of slowing down and creating something by hand.
Inside the Book:
- 35 mindful hand-sewing projects
- Techniques including sashiko, boro, visible mending and embroidery
- Creative projects for the home and wardrobe
- Sustainable upcycling and repair ideas
- Step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography
- Projects designed to develop hand-sewing skills while encouraging mindful making
Projects Include:
- Boro fabric bowls
- Embroidered cushion covers
- Decorative embroidery hoop art<
- Embellished hats and accessories
- Fabric-covered buttons with sashiko stitching
- Upcycled clothing projects
- Decorative repairs and visible mending techniques
Author: Laura Strutt
Laura Strutt is an experienced designer and the author of numerous popular craft books, including Tunisian Crochet for Beginners, Modern Crocheted Shawls & Wraps, Mini Quilting and Simple Hand Sewing. Passionate about accessible, enjoyable crafting, Laura creates projects that encourage creativity while fitting easily into everyday life. She lives in Suffolk with her husband and two children.
Pages: 128
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FREE shipping on orders over £59!
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Simply select 'Pick up' when you reach checkout and we'll aim to have it ready for you to collect from our Chichester shop within 24 hours.
Standard UK Delivery – £4.95
Royal Mail 1st Class delivery within 2-3 business days.
Standard UK Delivery for Orders Over £59 – FREE
Royal Mail 1st Class delivery within 2-3 business days.
Special Delivery Guaranteed® UK ** – £10.95
Next-day delivery for orders placed before 1pm Monday – Thursday. Orders placed on Friday will be delivered on Monday. This service is trackable and will require a signature.
Digital Downloads and Gift Cards - FREE
Digital PDF patterns and Gift Cards will arrive immediately via email.
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Returned merchandise must be in the condition sold with original packaging and any tags intact. Goods must be unused, unopened, in perfect condition and remain in a re-saleable condition. Non-returnable items include kits once they have been cut, cut lengths of fabric, ribbons or trim, samples, sale items, and ex-demonstration items.
Europe
Small Parcels Less than 1kg - £8.50
Medium Parcels 1kg to 1.99kg - £15
Large Parcels 2 to 3.99kg - £25
Heavy Parcels 4kg - 25kg - £45
We use Royal Mail International Standard Shipping, which takes 5 – 14 working days depending on the location. For urgent European orders please contact us first. Please review our International Sales Policy before placing an order.
Rest of the World
Small Parcels Less than 0.49kg £12.50 (approx 1 or 2 kits)
Medium Parcels 0.5 to 0.99kg - £18
Large Parcels 1 to 1.99kg - £30
Heavy Parcels 2kg+ - £65+
We use Royal Mail International Standard Shipping, which takes 5 – 14 working days depending on the location. For urgent International orders please contact us first. Not trackable.
Please review our International Sales Policy before placing an order:If you are importing any of our items, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for compliance with importing laws and requirements of the country to which the items are shipped and this is entirely at your own expense and risk.In addition to the purchase price of the items, you accept full responsibility for any and all handling charges, shipping costs, insurance, import duties, fees, liabilities and tax/duty costs, which may arise or apply to your order and transportation.Whilst we will do all we can to assist (e.g. special packaging etc which may involve extra payment by you to us), we will not be responsible for any non-delivery or import duty charged or any fines or impositions as a result of any import or attempted import.
