Author(s): Betty Oppenheimer

Craft

In "Sew and Stow: 30 Fun Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organise Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!", Betty Oppenheimer, an avid crafter and sewer, shares 30 of her favourite patterns, including functional items for the home, workshop, camp, and garden. From aprons to hammocks, and from lunch totes to laundry bags, Oppenheimer's projects will help crafters get organized and help the planet with a wide assortment of reusable totes, carry-alls, and shopping bags.Oppenheimer includes fuss-free patterns for everyday necessities, as well as one-of-a-kind items not often found in sewing books - a log tote for a strapping lumberjack, a stadium seat for the sports enthusiast, and a dog bed for that favourite furry friend. Her projects will appeal to novice and expert crafters alike; each pattern includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and each can be completed in just a few hours. Projects are presented with fresh, contemporary fabrics, and are sure to delight even the most trendsetting crafter. With Oppenheimer's help, anyone can turn a swatch of fabric into a practical - and eye-catching - item that can be used again and again."