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Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing

Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects

9780811852579

Chronicle Books
Available: 01/15/07
8.63 x 9.38 · 144 pages
Ages 13 years and up
9780811852579
CDN $35.95 · cl

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Lotta Jansdotter

photographs by Meiko Arquillos

Internationally celebrated designer Lotta Jansdotter collects 24 of her most popular sewing patterns into one irresistible collection. Our innovative packaging makes for easy usereusable pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder inside this full-color, lay-flat spiral bound book. Lotta has included patterns for handy tote bags, smart aprons, chic bed linens, and much more. Each project is paired with step-by-step instructions, charming photographs, inspiring design ideas, and helpful, hand-drawn how-to illustrationseverything you need to make whimsical pieces for the home and beyond. Best of all, there's nothing complicated about the projects. Never has simplicity looked so sophisticated.

Scandinavian-born Lotta Jansdotter is a self-taught designer. She works from her studio in Brooklyn, New York, where she sells her products and designs online and to hundreds of stores worldwide.

Meiko Arquillos is a photographer based in San Francisco who grew up in Tokyo.