Romantic Home Sewing: Cottage-Style Projects to Stitch for the Home

Margaret B. Krohn, Phyllis W. Schwebke

How to Sew Leather, Suede, Fur

"How to Sew Leather, Suede, Fur" is a practical, detailed guide to the techniques of sewing with skins and furs. From pre-sewing operations to finishing touches, here are illustrated instructions for every step in creating luxurious garments.

Faith Blakeney, Justina Blakeney, Anka Livakovic

99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, & Tie Your T-Shirt Into Something Special

Extraordinarily clever ways to transform any ordinary T-shirt. The pattern techniques are simple, and the supplies you'll need are easy to find: T-shirts, scissors, sewing needle, and thread. The difficulty of each project is rated from 1 to 4, and none take more than 30 minutes to create. You'll never look plain wearing a T-shirt and jeans again.

Gustie L. Herrigel

Zen in the Art of Flower Arrangement: The Classic Account of the Meaning and Symbolism of the Japanese Art of Ikebana

Japanese masters have developed the techniques of ikebana over centuries and, while many different styles have evolved, they all share the same fundamental principles. The art embodies aesthetic considerations, knowledge of the natural forms of plants, and a profound understanding of the space around them. This book explains these principles by describing the lessons learned from master arranger Bokuyo Takeda and the underlying Zen symbolism in the art of ikebana. Readers will learn that training in ikebana is a process of achieving spiritual enlightenment and that the craft of arranging flowers is a form of meditation. These lessons provide a perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life and the incomparable satisfaction of creating beauty in the home.