Its a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls

Good directions and beautiful examples.

I needed this book for an upcoming class I am taking. I am still reading through it, but absolutely love what I have seen so far. Love all the different bowls, shapes of bowls that can be made. Thank you! Now I feel like I will have a little more understanding about the hows and whys when I take my class....

The instructions in this book were so easy to understand. (I needed that) I wanted to start doing crafts again once I retired, and this has been so relaxing. Thank you Susan Breier .

This is the first time Ive reviewed a craft book, though I have a history of buying many and never really using them. I had to write to add my recommendation for this book to those others have written. The directions in this book are so clear and the project pictures so inspirational that I immediately went to work to make my first bowl. That was followed in the same day by another. I had a full box of fabric I considered too ugly to use for any quilts, but I dug into it and found it had new life as bowl material. In fact, the ugliest fabric I used looked fantastic when cut into strips and wrapped around the clothesline into the bowls coils. (Note: finding the clothesline in a local store is the hardest part of making these bowls. Be sure to do some comparison shopping before purchasing your clothesline. I found mine at Wal-Mart for less than a quarter of the price it was at the hardware store). You do not need a fancy sewing machine to make these bowls. Any machine that does a zig-zag stitch will work. I decided to use my Berninas walking foot after some experimentation, but it certainly isnt necessary to be successful. I am already thinking about my next bowls and the great gifts they will make for birthdays and Christmas. The possibilities for embellishment are endless. I am already imagining how I can twist funky yarns or metallic floss around with the fabric to create a whole new surface texture. Also, dont feel like you are limited to using 100 percent cotton on these bowls. On my second bowl I used a metallic-looking lame and some thin velvet strips and they were gorgeous. I plan to do some beading to really make this bowl zing. You are only limited by your imagination in making these bowls your own individual creations. I dont consider myself an artist. I usually need clear instructions to get a project going. But on these bowls I really felt like I created something special right from the get-go. I recommend this book and the bowls very highly.

GREAT TRANSACTION. Book was in great shape. Going to try to make these baskets on my new sewing machine; we will see. Shipping was quick, came right to the door. Couldnt ask for better

Step by step instructions are clear and complete. Ive made two projects and Ive had ok results. Following the instructions is easy, but there is definitely some practice needed before you have a good looking product like they show you in the book. The projects also take a lot of time. Between cutting the strips, wrapping the cord, and sewing the project, I was surprised at how much time is invested.

Lots of ideas

Its A Wrap, great book, super fast shipping. Perfect purchase. Thanks again.

I only picked up my package today at Post Office. However, I already had looked through this book that was from the library. I absolutely love some of the baskets pictured in book. Havent tried making it yet. Just for the photos of the baskets its worth it.

This book is so creative. I love it.