Craft Focus - Oct/Nov (Issue 63)

46 craft focus Make additional sales by stocking contemporary craft books alongside your other product offerings. We review the latest editions to hit the shelves bookstand SEWING ALL NEW FABRIC SAVVY - HOW TO CHOOSE & USE FABRICS By Sandra Betzina Price: £23.99 RRP ISBN: 9781631868412 Publisher: Taunton Press and distributed by The GMC Group The essential guide for every sewer just got better! All New Fabric Savvy is updated to include detailed information on 107 different fabrics; must-know information on determining fabric content, working with knits, working with different types of interfacing, removing stains, and choosing lining material, recommended tools and notions, illustrated reference sections on seams, details, closures, and hems, 476 photographs and 110 illustrations. Organised alphabetically, the 107 fabrics include old favourites like cotton, wool, knits, and silks as well as new options, some of which you might never have heard, and synthetics, which resist water, sun, stains, and wrinkles plus those made from animal hides (and, of course, their faux cousins) and fabrics regenerated from wood pulp. We say: “Sandra is one of the most respected sewing authorities, and this book takes the guesswork out of choosing the best fabrics for sewing projects.” SEWING CLOTHES FOR BARBIE By Annabel Beilan Price: £12.99 RRP ISBN: 9781782215974 Publisher: Search Press This book will help you to sew a cute wardrobe of 24 stylish garments for Barbie including outfits for a picnic in the country, skiing, the beach or DIY. There’s also a selection of special occasions dresses for cocktails, weddings and a formal dress for the theatre plus dressing up clothing including fairy, mermaid and superwoman costumes. The detailed instructions are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns, which have been adapted for petite, curvy, tall or original Barbie. The techniques used are simple and the outfits can be sewn by hand or on the machine. These are ideal projects for up- cycling old clothes or making use of scraps of fabric from your stash. We say: “Barbie has more than 1.8 million followers on Instagram for her fashion. This book enables sewing and fashionistas to dress one of the most iconic dolls.” OUT NOW NOVEMBER