Review: Sew Iconic

Sew Iconic by Liz Gregory

 Fashion is more than people wearing cloth. Fashion offers a statement and a feeling. On a bad day, I prefer yoga pants and a comfortable t-shirt. When I go out on the town, I hem and haw over what fantastic outfit I want to wear. Fashion is good feeling.

Liz Gregory shares classic fashion icons with sewers. She shares more than just a pattern and sewing tips. Gregory shares information about the actress, the movie, the designer and the dress. With all the work put into these classic looks, the details should not be overlooked! No need to worry about this pattern book containing only text, the author includes photographs, illustrations and movie stills to highlight the narration and instructions. Any sewer, amateur or professional, will enjoy this book.

Happy sewing, everyone!

Reviewed from Baker & Taylor Publishing Group via NetGalley

Review: Jewelry Upcycled!

Jewelry Upcycled!: Techniques and Projects for Reusing Metal, Plastic, Glass, Fiber, and Found Objects by Sherri Haab

Sherri Haab and daughter Michelle Haab create a fun and entertaining new jewelry technique and project book. They provide over twenty projects for beginning to advanced crafters. Upcycled materials include metal, plastics, glass, cloth, found objects and more! Along with how-to's they include mini galleries after each chapter. The galleries create great springboards for making your own jewelry.


I browsed through the book I enjoyed the following projects:

Gift Card Jewelry (any plastic cards)

Plastic Bottle Jewelry (PET plastic bottle, soda or water type)

Shampoo Bottle Bead Charm Bracelet (shampoo or soap bottles)

Sewing Snap Jewelry (snaps, hook-and-eye closure)

Electronic Scrap Ring (broken cell phone or electronic parts)

Happy crafting!