Wagashi is a gorgeous collection of fashion accessories, including the stunning necklace shown on the cover. Here, the design is made up of two fabric-origami flowers on an exquisite woven chain, which is not quite as difficult to make as it might look! The sophistication is worth the time it takes. Wagashi offers 25 hand-sewing projects to keep your harnds and heart busy. There are inspiring photos, patterns, and step by step directions for each one
Fun fabric balls, easy to make and perfect for using up little scraps of precious fabrics! Make them as toys for children, as paperweights, or as home-dec accessories. Who could refuse a gift like this?.
Wear as an unusually beautiful belt or as a statement necklace. Fabric... embroidery.... perfection!. The wooden pieces are oversized beads and the strap is woven from embroidery thread. An origami flower made from fabric adds extra dimension and texture.
As well as purses, fabric jewelry and other fashion accessories, Wagashi includes tiny little treasures like the ones inside this candy box: thimbles, flowers, bookmarks, wine-glass decorations, a cell-phone cash and more. Easy to complete in little more than an hour, these make sweet, thoughtful gifts that show off hand-sewing skills!
Kokoro no Te - which translates from the Japanese as "handmade from the heart" includes 25 projects that will soon become gifts to give with love. All are small projects, from lovely purses and caches to sewing accessories and uniquely feminine decorations for the home. There are patterns and directions for every project, plus gorgeous photos to inspire you to make them.
This pretty pansy will dress up any hat, purse, dress, or coat to perfection. It's a snap to make. Choose a combination of different colors and make lots of them as gifts, as party tokens, or as table decorations. Just add a loop at the back, and the pansy makes a lovely spring napkin holder!
An apple for the teacher - or simply for you! This charming evening purse makes a lovely statement. An apple shape, cut from felt, is covered with a pretty silk fabric. It is decorated with tiny fabric balls and felt leaves that are embellished with beading and embroidery. Well worth an A in any teacher's grade book!
A sweet posy cache, just large enough for a set of keys, a lipstick, or a few pieces of candy! Nothing could be simpler to make. It's easy to carry on a special night out - or wrap the drawstrings around a belt and let this tiny purse brighten up your outfit.