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MAKE YOUR OWN TOYS Sew Soft Bears, Bunnies, Monkeys, Puppies, and More! By Sue Havens In MAKE YOUR OWN TOYS: Sew Soft Bears, Bunnies, Monkeys, Puppies, and More! (Potter Craft; August 10, 2010; Trade Paperback, $14.99) Sue Havens, artist and graphic designer, shows how to sew amusing, playful toys inexpensively with materials you have laying around the house. With a bit of creativity and some recycled clothes or leftover fabrics, Sue Havens demonstrates that anyone can create artistic, hand-stitched toys with lots of personality. With more than 22 irresistible animal designs that fall somewhere between classic adorable and Japanese cute, MAKE YOUR OWN TOYS has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and templates for each model. Throughout, you’ll find plenty of Sue’s unique and charming examples. Among the lovable creatures to sew yourself are:
•A goofy panda made from sweaters (pg. 24) You’ll find tips from Sue on how to choose the right fabric for your stuffed toy, how to ensure the safety and durability of your toy, and how to make your toy different from all the rest with simple customized stitches. With easy, straightforward techniques and patterns, MAKE YOUR OWN TOYS will have you turning cashmere sweaters into sweet bunnies, Dad’s old dress shirts into endearing elephants and pigs, and so much more. MAKE YOUR OWN TOYS Sew Soft Bears, Bunnies, Monkeys, Puppies, and More! |
