Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist Mcelwee, Meg Summary Resurrecting the art of applique--a technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto clothing, bags, quilts, and other creations--this enlightening resource provides today's generation of "sewists" with a technique that can be combined with embroidery, beadwork, buttons, ribbons, and more to imbue works with a creative and personal style. Resurrecting the art of applique--a technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto clothing, bags, quilts, and other creations--this enlightening resource provides today's generation of "sewists" with a technique that can be combined with embroidery, beadwork, buttons, ribbons, and more to imbue works with a creative and personal style. Ideal for those with some sewing experience looking to break away from the restrictions of traditional patterns, this guide offers the details for both hand and machine applique techniques, as well as a history of applique and how it was rediscovered in the fiber arts. Featured are 20 modern, stylish sewing projects ranging from aprons, skirts, pillows, and totes to a duvet cover, wall clock, blouse, baby quilt, and scarf. With step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and comprehensive how-to embroidery instructions, this is an all-in-one resource and guide. Perfect for fans of Gardens in Britain, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Gardening, Celebrated Gardens, Patchwork & Quiltmaking, Crafts. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 160 pages · Paperback By Mcelwee, Meg Details ISBN: 9781596681613 Author: Mcelwee, Meg Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Language: English Publication date: 2 December 2009 Condition: Used – Very Good About the authors Mcelwee, Meg and Meg McElwee · Publisher: Interweave More about this book Reviews With step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and comprehensive how-to embroidery instructions, this is an all-in-one resource and guide.