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hissingpotatoes's review against another edition
4.0
A very good, well-explained introduction to block printing and beginner clothing sewing projects. I really liked the author's personality and Gus, her canine companion. :-) I do wish the chapter with the tutorials had at least some step-by-step pictures to go along with the written instructions.
peonyblue's review against another edition
3.0
Here's what I love most about this book: Even if you have precisely zero experience with any part of printing your own fabric patterns, you'll get everything you need to get started. From sketching out patterns to carving the blocks, all the way to deciding what pattern to print them in (even rows, bricked patterns, etc.). There's advanced techniques like two-color printing, as well, all easily explained.
It's a bonus, then, that the second half of the book actually uses the textiles you've created in part one. The patterns are mostly accessories and clothing items, with clear cutting diagrams and such. I'm not sure if the final book will have those patterns in the book itself (the digital preview copy I got from netgalley did *not* have the clothing pattern pieces included, but that may not be true for the final book), but if so, the pieces included are simple and multifunctional, and there are a few even I'd make. (And I'm not a seamstress of clothing.)
I've done a lot of block printing on paper. Even with my experience, I learned quite a bit from Jen Hewitt's experience and feel like I might just branch out a bit into fiber now. I know I'll have the tools I need because of this book. :)
It's a bonus, then, that the second half of the book actually uses the textiles you've created in part one. The patterns are mostly accessories and clothing items, with clear cutting diagrams and such. I'm not sure if the final book will have those patterns in the book itself (the digital preview copy I got from netgalley did *not* have the clothing pattern pieces included, but that may not be true for the final book), but if so, the pieces included are simple and multifunctional, and there are a few even I'd make. (And I'm not a seamstress of clothing.)
I've done a lot of block printing on paper. Even with my experience, I learned quite a bit from Jen Hewitt's experience and feel like I might just branch out a bit into fiber now. I know I'll have the tools I need because of this book. :)
coolcatz's review against another edition
5.0
If someone could buy me this book I'd love them forever
clwojick's review against another edition
3.0
What an adorable instructional book about - you guessed it - prints, patterns, and sewing. this book intrigued me because i think it would amazing to amazing to not only wear clothing that you have sewn, but also a printed pattern that you envisioned yourself. This book was easy to follow and understand, and I can see it being a super fun read for a few of my thrift shopping friends.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
clwojick's review
3.0
What an adorable instructional book about - you guessed it - prints, patterns, and sewing. this book intrigued me because i think it would amazing to amazing to not only wear clothing that you have sewn, but also a printed pattern that you envisioned yourself. This book was easy to follow and understand, and I can see it being a super fun read for a few of my thrift shopping friends.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
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