Nine-Patch Revolution 20 Modern Quilt Projects [Paperback]

OOTD stands for outfit of the day and this book will help you to make the clothes you want. You???ll discover the basics of sewing, 6 patterns and skill building. This book is ideal for teens, the sizes are small in my opinion for today???s market. The smallest bust size is 28??? (70cm), the largest size is bust 36??? (90cm). However you will learn how to customize, resize and more. patterns include tops, skirts, dresses and trousers for everyday casual wear. Instructions are clear and there are good photos throughout.OOTD is fashion-blog-speak for Outfit of the Day. Fourteen-year-old fashion designer Angela Lan of lovespunk.com teaches 12- to 16-year-olds how to design their own wardrobes from six classic looks. This in-depth guide shares garment-sewing basics, from choosing the right fabric to installing zippers, for a professional store-bought finish. Encouraging girls to find and sew their perfect style, Angela helps readers build their skills through six versatile clothing patterns and four altered fashions to show how easy it is to change up basic pieces for a totally different look.Popular pattern designer Jenifer Dick and expert quilter Angela Walters have teamed up to provide 20 modern, diverse projects reinterpreting the Nine-Patch block. Nine-patches are easy to piece, aesthetically pleasing, and versatile, making it an ideal beginner???s block, but also a favorite of more experienced quilters. Projects use a wide variety of techniques, from basic piecing and improv to paper piecing and wonky piecing. Each project includes detailed, step-by-step instructions for piecing plus quilting!Foreword: Thoughts on a Nine-Patch BlockMaking a Nine-Patch BlockBasic Construction ??? Strip-Set ConstructionFinishing the QuiltBorders ??? Backing ??? Batting ??? Layering and Basting ??? Quilting ??? BindingThe QuiltsSky ScrapeUnionThreeNine-PatchColor BlocksStarburstLeaning NinesControlled ChaosNine-Patch SurroundStreaked LightningFraternal TwinsNine-Patch ChainStretch???lӗ