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great fun - [25 May 2010]
I am a total novice (or was when I picked up this book a few weeks ago) and found it to be both inspirational and instructive. I read it on a Monday and finished my first project (the reverse applique bandana) by Thursday. If you like the "unfinished"...
both inspirational and instructive. I read it on a Monday and finished my first project (the...
www.amazon.com/review/R3U4PZXM5...
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Beautiful book - [25 Apr 2010]
Wonderful book, great eye-candy and the patterns really work! I made the corset top from a t-shirt right away (you DO need x-large t-shirts for the fabric) It fit great, was really fun to make and came out well. I agree nice cotton knit fabric is hard...
t-shirt right away (you DO need x-large t-shirts for the fabric) It fit great, was really ...
www.amazon.com/review/R1Q5GBC4F...
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Opened new doors of creativity and inspiration - [20 Feb 2010]
This book opened new doors of creativity and inspiration for me. I used to want to sew clothes but the typical patterns seemed so fussy and tight. Finding this book helped me see that the actual pattern for the clothing could be simple and your own creativity...
but the typical patterns seemed so fussy and tight. Finding this book helped me see that...
www.amazon.com/review/R1UCDXY0OS...
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very inspiring - [14 Feb 2010]
This book inspired me with new ideas, especially about working with recycled T Shirts, which I have been doing. The methods she has created could be used in other ways, you could personalize them. There is one part of the instructions that I can't completely...
I have been doing. The methods she has created could be used in other ways, you could personalize...
www.amazon.com/review/R2TOIIZQFWLSZ...
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Lovely Book - [16 Dec 2009]
I haven't had the time to make any of the projects in this book, but I can't wait! The corset patterns are amazing!
patterns are amazing!
www.amazon.com/review/R2TUECJ1VB...
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Alabama Stitch Book - [03 Oct 2009]
I purchased this book as a gift for my sister who is a talented craftsperson. The book was beautiful and had many unusual sewing projects that she has said she will enjoy making. The instructions looked easy to follow and the photographs were beautiful...
beautiful and had many unusual sewing projects that she has said she will enjoy making. The...
www.amazon.com/review/R2R1YTWSGCVQVJ...
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Southern Couture - [23 Aug 2009]
The Alabama Stitch book by Natalie Chanin is a breathtakingly beautiful book. With gorgeous photography of each project and step by step details as well as actual full size patterns this book was a steal. It contains examples of Southern hand sewing techniques...
photography of each project and step by step details as well as actual full size patterns...
www.amazon.com/review/R3N1T9E0A...
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Inspiring. - [19 Jun 2009]
I love this book! So far, I've made the corset top, and have started making other handsewn knit projects using regular knit sewing patterns. I usually work on a handsewn knit project in the evenings while watching TV :) A word of caution on the corset...
knit projects using regular knit sewing patterns. I usually work on a handsewn knit project...
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love love LOVE this book!!! Made my 1st tee within 24 hrs... - [10 Dec 2008]
This was on my Amazon wish list for DH to purchase for me for xmas, but then I couldn't wait and I purchased it myself (yes, the patience of a flea here). So I got it yesterday, drooled over and marveled at the book for a few hours, and then today ransacked...
and I purchased it myself (yes, the patience of a flea here). So I got it yesterday, drooled...
www.amazon.com/review/R2DYASW7H...
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beautiful and inspiring - [09 Dec 2008]
If you have always wished you could have a garment by "Project Alabama" but have never been able to afford one, or as in my case, you can't buy one because you don't live in the USA... well, now you can make your own!!! This is a beautifully presented...
able to afford one, or as in my case, you can't buy one because you don't live in the USA...
www.amazon.com/review/R30MJB6FSC...
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