Indulge your passion for sewing as you clear your life of clutter. Whatever your experience and wherever the mess, you can sew up a cloth sack or organizer to fit your needs. Gardening tools, groceries, shoes, toys, jewelry, and more will find new homes in these colorful and reusable handmade alternatives to mass-produced products. With Betty Oppenheimer's easy-to-follow instructions for 31 fun and functional projects, you'll be inspired to break out your needles and create a more organized, bright, and eco-friendly home. Betty Oppenheimer is an experienced crafter and seamstress who studied textile science at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has worked as textile quality assurance manager and engineer for several sportswear companies. Betty is the author of The Candlemaker's Companion and Growing Lavender and Community on the Sequim Prairie. She lives on the Olympic Penninsula in rural Washington state. 1. Selecting the right equipment and fabric 2. Techniques & tools for cutting, sewing, and finishing 3. Sew simple 4. Pockets galore! 5. Bag-a-thon 6. Stow it handily 7. Pad and carry 8. Stow it your way Sew bags, packs, totes, and handy items for your home and garden-make them your own with fun, contemporary fabrics. These 31 exciting projects are suitable for every skill level, from beginner to master stitcher. Help the Planet: Say no to plastic bags and yes to colorful, reusable, hand-sewn alternatives! It's easy to make your own bags, carry-alls, and sacks to hold everything from farmers' market finds to bag lunches. Brighten Your Home: Stitch up an apron or laundry bag to bring style and flair to household tasks. Add panache to your outdoor activities with a hand-sewn bottle sling or a comfy hammock. You can even make a dog bed cover for your loyal pal or a log tote for your favorite lumberjack. Functional, fabulous, and ecofriendly-these handmade projects are quick and simple with the step-by-step instructions and illustrations in Sew & Stow. "Looking for inspiration for your next sewing project? Whether you're a beginner or a master stitcher, there's something for you in the new book." -Star Banner

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