Half Yard# Vintage

Booklist Review 12-1-2017
Many sewists have a ready supply of fabric in their stash, much of which is likely to be in cuts of less thana yard. This is often not enough to complete a commercial pattern and it can be challenging to find uses forthose smaller cuts and leftover bits, which seem to pile up and threaten to take over one’s sewing space.These nearly two dozen projects are a perfect solution, using half a yard or less of any particular fabric andmost requiring fewer than 10 steps to complete. Vintage (or new, if vintage supplies aren’t readilyavailable) lace, buttons, and other embellishments are used to create a traditional look. Perfect for gifts,these items tend toward the old-fashioned, including a tea cozy, bunting, posy cone (to hold your driedflowers or other small items), clothespin bag, and more. Introductory sections detail sewing tools andtechniques, though many home sewists will already know the methods used. Another entry in the reliableSearch Press craft series, with step-by-step instructions accompanied by color photographs.— Anne Heidemann