Sew Useful: Simple Storage Solutions to Sew for the Home

The projects included are great looking however my first attempt to gather up fabric to make the Under Bed Storage has materials list difficulties. Not sure the other projects will have these same issues. I have not looked.1) there is no total fabric in the materials list. You have to add up each piece and figure it out yourself which is not a problem for experience sewist, but the beginner may be frustrated or confused by this. Not sure if this is normal from books coming out of the UK. I noticed on one project the author indicates "about 3/4 yard" but this is not common practice throughout the book.2) the author just lists " fabric" in the project page for this project, but in the intro pages (page 8) she indicates heavier curtain weight fabric for this project. I am used to seeing that specific info on the project page, not buried elsewhere. Not a major issue, just sayin' Maybe I am the only person who jumps right to the project pages and doesn't read all the intro info :-)3) For each piece of fabric in the needed list, she indicates for which part of the project the fabric will be used. However, there is one listing that says "Piece of fabric measuring 46 x24cm (18x9.5in) with no indication of what part this is used to make. I can't readily see where this piece is used in the directions but I think it is the back. Hopefully during construction it will be evident, Visualizing as I just read directions is a challenge for me. Need the pieces in my hands for it to make sense.4) No finished piece dimensions listed. You have to figure that out from the cut piece dimensions.Once I actually make this, I will report back. I will be able to comment on the ease of construction. Sure hope the conversions from cm to inches are correct, but I will check that before I begin.

I watch every tutorial and get every book I can by Debbie. Her tutorials are informative and helpful and easy to follow. Her dogs are also a fun addition! She even offers in her books a scan code that will take you to a complete instructional video! These books are so invaluable to those of us that enjoy making things other than clothes. I can't say enough about her wisdom and teachings. She is amazing!

I was excited about tackling projects from this book, as I have tackled other projects from her purses and tote books- and UTube videos. The two that are useful are the cubes and the bags for blankets. Otherwise… Not so much.

I've looked completely through this book and am jazzed up over many of the things I plan to make from it. The book is well laid out with many gorgeous full color pictures. There seem to be good instructions although not having made any of the projects yet, that remains to be seen. While there is little mention of fabric yardage many of the projects don't need a full yard but the dimensions of each piece of fabric is listed. I think anyone with adequate math skills, knows how to use a tape measure, and can use a sewing machine would have no problem with the projects in this book.

Another inspiring book from Debbie Shore. I am so happy she created books to inspire sewing projects. I have learned a lot from her YouTube instructions. Now I have a book by Debbie Shore to use!If you enjoy sewing, this book is wonderful. There are many projects in it.

I used this book to make gifts for my family members and they went over great! I may even have orders to make some of them to sell!

Arrived just as described. Can't wait to dive in.

Just received my book today and went through it. I am very pleased with this book . Can't wait to get started with the projects

Plenty of projects , most of them quick and easy to make with step by step instructions. Make from recycled fabric (clothing, bedding...) and fabric scraps.Book arrived on time, as good as new, reasonable price , which is why I often use WeBuyBooks.

Sono soddisfatta del libro, i progetti sono semplici e con spiegazioni chiare anche se in inglese

Wanted to make a bag like the one on the cover.

Lots of clear photographs and instructions for the various items to sew. Beautiful fabrics inspire you to get started on something. No pattern pieces or templates to copy, the "what you need" panel gives measurements to cut the fabric needed, all squares or rectangles and a plate is used for any circular pieces. My only criticism would be the practicality of some of the projects - glue used on some items, boxes stiffened with cardboard could not be washed, lace edging on a bag for gardening tools? Although the bag is a good design and could be used for holding other things.

Plein de projets intéressants, mais pas tous aussi simples que le titre veut nous le faire croire. Certains sont faciles, d'autres moins.Les couleurs ont souvent la même valeur (hauteur de ton). Mais on est libre de choisir d'autres tissus.