Sew Up a Home Makeover, by Lexie Barnes, arrived at the perfect time for me. After living in the same home for just over 8 years (a record for me as during our 21 years of marriage we have lived in 4 countries, 6 Cities, and moved 14 times) it is time for a bit of an update.
Sew Up a Home Makeover includes 50 simple sewing projects to transform your space. The projects are inexpensive to make and can be easily customized to suit your taste and furniture proportions. The book includes a helpful section to read before you get started. It helps you identify your style, function, comfort, and budget goals; and encourages you to take an inventory of what you already have – chances are some of it can be re-purposed or altered to fit in with your room make over.
The projects are designed for anyone with a basic sewing knowledge. The book also includes a tips and techniques section which serves as a helpful reference. The projects include everything from cushions and slipcovers, lampshades, basket liners, wall art, napery, and duvet (doona) covers. There is plenty of inspiration for every room in your home.
Some of my favourite projects include:
Folding Organiser
Kids Room with Bed Canopy and Marshmallow Cushion
Nursery with Tulle Canopy, Box Cushion, Felt Mobile, and Appliqué Blanket.
Book details:
ISBN: 9781603427975
Format: Paperback, 160 pages
Publisher: Storey
Published: 24th September 2011
The Book is available in Australia from
Booktopia, Fishpond, and Can Do Books.
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I would love to win this! We have just moved for the second time in 6 months and will have to move again in another 9 months and my house is seriously laking in some design savvy. It’s looking very tired.