by Jeannette Knake

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Create colourful, contemporary clothes and accessories by combining special-effect yarns, leftover pieces of wool and fabric, and craft materials such as leather and raffia, and machine-stitching them to water-soluble stabiliser.

Jeannette Knake has developed her own, unique method to create truly individual items, including scarves, bags, tops and belts, that are very easy to make. You can also use the techniques to update old scarves and bags to create new, fashionable items. The book includes a wide variety of colours and styles suitable for both casual and evening wear, which will capture the hearts of young and old alike. The deceptively simple methods mean they can soon be mastered by both beginners and experienced needleworkers, providing a source of ideas and inspiration for creating individually designed pieces of their own. Details of all the materials, equipment and basic methods are provided, and all the projects come with clear, step-by-step instructions and templates (where needed).

- Based on simple methods using basic materials and equipment, making the book suitable for all abilities. - Twenty beautiful, contemporary items in a range of designs, colours and styles. - Detailed, step-by-step instructions. - Templates and patterns provided where necessary

Types of materials, Dyeing silk, Foundation course: Crazy Patchwork , Foundation course: Crazy Wool , Projects:, Easy and Effective: top and scarf, Chic in Silk: sweater, Silk meets Towelling: casual bag, Matching Green and Blue: sweater and bag, Set off by a Scarf: scarf, Red for Power Dressing: bag and belt, Pretty and colourful: silk jumper, Great for travelling: jumper, bag, Look dazzling: Short-sleeved jumper and neckerchief , New from old: skirt, Eye-catching - not just for summer: wrap, The perfect complement: bag and belt, Outdoor jumper and scarf: jumper, scarf, Colours of summer: sweater, Evening colours: skirt, stole and sequin top, Templates