PublishedDavid & Charles, November 2016 |
ISBN9781446306253 |
FormatSoftcover, 144 pages |
Dimensions27.6cm × 21cm |
A beautifully made rabbit and her elegant wardrobe which includes accessories and exquisitely tailored garments using fine fabrics. Welcome to the charming world of Luna Lapin, a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste. You will learn how to sew your own felt rabbit along with her exquisite wardrobe including 20 garment and accessory sewing patterns.
All the clothes are made using the finest fabrics including wool felt, lace and Liberty print cotton. Choose from a perfectly tailored wool coat, matching tweed skirt and bag, or pretty lace set. Not forgetting the accessories--there are bunny boots, pyjamas and even tiny French knickers to create. The patterns are suitable for a range of abilities--the basic rabbit and simple items are suitable for beginners but the more tailored pieces are for more experienced sewers--the level of each pattern is identified and all the patterns are full size. Luna was designed to be passed down by generations as a very special heirloom toy. AUTHOR: Sarah Peel is a trained pattern cutter and ex-fashion buyer, avid stitcher, expert rice pudding maker and overall creative. She trained as a garment pattern cutter and then moved in to the fashion industry where she spent 25 years in buying and design. Under her business brand name, CoolCrafting, she runs an online shop and sewing workshops, plus attends and demonstrates at shows such as Country Living, Festival of Quilts, Handmade Fair, Knitting and Stitching Show and more. SELLING POINTS: . Features 20 different outfits, and each one has a captivating story behind it. . Includes step-by-step instructions with photographs and patterns. . This book is a combination of hand and machine sewing and is a perfect introduction to dressmaking skills.
