Add a touch of whimsy! Learn how to make gorgeous embellishments using Kari Mecca's Whimsy Sticks. Create flowers, trims and medallions with unlimited variations and arrangements in all types and sizes of ribbon. Add stems and leaves to complete your lovely creations or add beads and buttons before attaching them to dresses, bags, pillows or whatever you may desire. Included in the book is a full set of punch-out Whimsy Sticks that you can use right away. Make any of the lovely flowers or trims in the book, then experiment with your own designs using the included variations and inspiration gallery as a guide.

Kari Mecca's Whimsy Flowers & Trims: Sewing Embellishments with Ribbon & Fabric

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Mecca, Kari

Crafts & Hobbies

Penguin Publishing Group

A Touch of Whimsy
Sewing with Whimsy is a fanciful treat in children's sewing and embellishing. Each chapter begins with a classic pattern based on a simple silhouette then takes the sewing enthusiast on a magical journey, traveling down a path of originality filled with trims and techniques. Kari Mecca's one-of-a-kind projects and ideas range from fun and funky to sweet and sassy. She teaches each new trim or embellishing technique using step-by-step directions that mesh by design with a simple construction approach. The Stitches &amp; Techniques section provides clear, in-depth instructions using easy-to-follow photographed steps and detailed illustrations.
Techniques include:
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<li>creating magical rickrack flowers and trims</li>
<li>making and applying beautiful ribbon flowers</li>
<li>adding sparkle with beads</li>
<li>the sewing artistry of machine and heirloom sewing techniques</li>
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Special tips and hints are highlighted throughout and are punctuated with inspirational photos to encourage readers to lend Kari's touch to their own projects and patterns. Sewing with Whimsy is truly one of Kari's most creative endeavors to date, and gives everyone pause to wonder, what sewing journey will she take us on next?

Sewing with Whimsy

Martha Pullen

From simple to simply fabulous!
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More patterns! Square Yoke, Round Yoke and Bottoms</li>
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More Techniques! Whimsy Stick Flowers and Unique Trims</li>
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More possibilities! All created by you!</li>
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Martha Pullen Co

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Kari Mecca's Whimsy Flowers & Trims: Sewing Embellishments with Ribbon & Fabric

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