Transfer, Embellish, Stitch

Create one-of-a-kind projects using these surface designs and techniques It's time for some hands-on surface design with your favorite surface—fabric! Transferring a pretty motif to your sewing project is easy with 4 unique image-transfer methods: stencil, transfer paper, freezer paper, and fusible web. Express yourself through unique embellishments like paint, embroidery, and reverse appliqué. Then try your hand at 16 mix-and-match sewing projects from wearables to fun, useful gifts for the home. Use the pattern pullout to copy modern graphics in the perfect size for your project. • Learn 4 easy ways to copy images to fabric, then embellish with 6 surface design techniques—cut-out, embroidery, discharge, paint, appliqué, and reverse appliqué • Sew 16 modern projects for giving and living, with full-size motifs for DIY fabric printing • Mix it up for one-of-a-kind pieces! Inspirational project gallery shows you how