Product Description : Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew Author Amy Karol whose Angry Chicken is one of the bestloved craft blogs on the Web brings stitchers everywhere a downtoearth introduction to sewing including thirty projects so adorable and cool theyll inspire anyone to pick up a needle and threadWritten with Amys characteristic warmth and flair youll find information on basic equipment and supplies advice on choosing and using fabrics and a fantastic section on techniques In addition Amy walks readers through easy inspiring patterns designed for the fashionsavvy crafter Playful modern projects which include pillows aprons and purses help novices master sewing skills while providing immediate sewing gratificationand confidence Best of all Amy explains whats easy whats hard and when not to sweat the small stuffWith its bestfriend tone solid reference section and supercute projects this is the introduction to sewing that you wont want to be without