Sewing with Oilcloth - by Kelly McCants (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

20 fresh patterns to sew a variety of fun and functional projects with oilcloth

Sewing with Oilcloth covers sewing with the family of specialty fabrics collectively known as oilcloth. You'll get easy-to-follow instructions, special tips and tricks needed to get the most out of these fabrics, the unique applications of each, and how to treat and care for the finished pieces.

From home goods to accessories, from baby gear to outdoor decor, you'll find oilcloth sewing projects that unlock the potential of both traditional choices and new designer prints. You'll follow along helpful, trouble-free instructions to sew oilcloth projects like a simple tablecloth, garden apron, farmer's market tote, baby bib, and so much more.

• Includes patterns for making 20 fun and functional projects to sew with oilcloth
• Offers valuable instruction and a clean, appealing design
• Features beautiful and polished full-color photographs of all projects

Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just starting out in the exciting world of sewing with oilcloth, this one-of-a-kind book gives you everything you need to easily get the most out of this specialty fabric.

From the Back Cover

20 patterns that make sewing with oilcloth easy, fresh, and fun

If you're intrigued by the variety of oilcloths available today--true oilcloth, laminated cottons, and chalk cloth--you'll love "Sewing with Oilcloth." Inside you'll find easy-to-follow instructions, special tips and tricks needed to get the most out of these fabrics, unique applications for each type, and expert instruction on how to treat and care for the finished pieces.

From home goods to accessories and from baby gear to outdoor decor, you'll find sewing projects that unlock the potential of both traditional and new designer prints. You'll follow along with helpful, trouble-free instructions to sew oilcloth projects like a simple tablecloth, garden apron, farmers market tote, baby bib, and so much more.

Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just starting out in the exciting world of sewing with oilcloth, this one-of-a-kind book gives you everything you need to create unique pieces with this specialty fabric.

About the Author

Kelly McCants is the go-to guru on working with oilcloth. Known online as both Oilcloth Addict and Modern June, Kelly has a background in theater costuming and a special love for oilcloth. She stays busy running her blogs, operating her online stores, and managing her custom hand-sewing business.