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13 Must Read Fiction Books about Sewing

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Reading books about sewing can be a great way to escape into a different world, while still relating to a hobby or passion you love. These fiction books about sewing offer a variety of different stories, each with their own unique take on the subject.

You can see the full list of books over at Heatherhandmade.com

 

Here is my top list of Sewing related story lines.

One of the books on my list, “The Dressmaker,” tells the story of a woman who returns to her small hometown to start her own dressmaking business. She uses her skills to help the women of the town look and feel their best, but also uncovers some dark secrets about the past. It’s a story of friendship, love, and the power of fashion.

Another book, “The Hemingway Thief,” is a mystery novel that follows a young woman who inherits a box of Hemingway’s letters and a sewing machine that once belonged to his wife. As she delves deeper into the story behind the letters and the machine, she uncovers a web of lies and deception.

“The Stitching Hour” is a historical fiction novel set in World War II, about a group of women who gather to sew and share stories during their lunch hour. It explores the bond that forms between the women, and how the power of friendship can help them cope with the harsh realities of war.

“The Lost Art of Dress” is a non-fiction book that explores the history of dressmaking and the impact of industrialization on the fashion industry. It also examines the importance of reviving traditional dressmaking skills in today’s world.

 

These are just a few examples of books about sewing available for you to enjoy, I am sure there are 100’s out there, if we have missed a title drop us a comment below and we will add it to the list.

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DIY Kids Gingerbread House Bag with Free Pattern

I am just smitten with this felt gingerbread house bag.  This would make such a sweet special Christmas accessory for a kid.  It’s a free pattern at Benzie Design, designed by Gracie from Hello Gracie Makes.  It’s packed with adorable gingerbread house details, like swirls and stripes and scallops adoring the doors and windows. 

And while all those details might seem like this would be a complicated pattern, it’s actually not.  The bag itself is made from felt, which makes finishes edges unnecessary.  (All of those scalloped edges are just cut from felt, no edge finishing required.)  The strap is super simple, made from rope with knotted ends.  And all those details are made with some basic hand embroidery stitches.  Sparkle felt makes it extra cute.

The striped scallop roof is actually the top flap of the bag. A magnetic snap makes it a secure closure.  The rope straps are attached through felt loops at the side of the bag. 

They rate this project as an intermediate level, and it should take about 6 hours to make start to finish.  That’s doable for a Saturday project or a couple of evenings.  Full color photos step you through the entire process.

The project includes a shopping list for all of your supplies.  They’ve got a shop so you can order all of them from Benzie if you like and get exactly the supplies used in the project.  I noticed it includes a pair of scallop shears, which makes cutting all the scalloped edges for the roof and around the door a breeze.  

Finished dimensions of the little felt gingerbread bag are approximately 6 ½” wide x 7 ½” tall.  That’s the perfect size to hold a small book, a small toy, or a notepad and some cute pens.

Go to Benzie Design to get the tutorial and free pattern for the felt gingerbread house bag.

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