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Embrace zero waste living with this collection of sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting. What could be nicer than receiving a present AND the beautiful scarf it's wrapped in! Embrace zero waste living with this collection of sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting. What could be nicer than receiving a present AND the beautiful scarf it's wrapped in! Whether you use a vintage silk scarf or create your own fabric with patchwork, piecing and dyeing techniques, or reuse unwanted items to make quirky gift wraps - this collection is packed full of ideas for reducing waste. Other ideas include how to make present toppers made from unwanted fabric and yarn scraps to finish off your gift wrapping with a flourish. AUTHOR: Christine Leech (Sew Yeah) is an experienced author, designer, stylist, prop designer and art director. She has published a number of books and worked with clients including John Lewis and Harvey Nichols. She has 18 years' experience working in women's consumer publishing, most recently as creative director at Marie Claire magazine. SELLING POINTS: . The first in a new zero waste craft series: zero waste is a huge movement and this title will be the first in a series which will be expanded to include wardrobe, Christmas, sewing, gifts, interiors, patchwork, bags, toys etc. . Furoshiki is trending and we will capture the market for this technique as well as the demand for zero waste content . A 'gifty' hardback format package with a low price point

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Author:   Christine Leech (Author)
Publisher:   David & Charles
Imprint:   David & Charles
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Width: 20.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 20.50cm
Weight:   0.310kg
ISBN:  

9781446308431

ISBN 10:   144630843
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   15 September 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION -  4 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK - 5 TOOLS AND MATERIALS - 6 THE KNOTS Tsutsumu & Furoshiki - 10 Otsukai Tsutsumi - 12 Yotsu Musubi - 14 Futatsu Tsutsumi - 16 Hon Tsutsumi  - 18 Katakake Bukuro - 20 Odekake Bukuro - 22 Entou Tsutsumi - 24 Tesage Bukuro - 26 Bin Tsutsumi 1 - 28 Bin Tsutsumi 2 - 30 Omotase Bukuro - 32   THE WRAPS Sweet Potato Print - 36 Embellished Wrap - 38 Crumb Quilt Wrap - 40 Natural Dyed Wrap - 42 Bunny Wrap - 44 Bottle Sleeves - 48 Jumper Pouch - 50 Pocket Pockets - 54 Pyjama Party Bags - 56 Shirt Pouches - 58 Shirt Cuff Purses - 60 Shirt Gift Bags - 62 Odd Sock Crackers - 64 Jumper Cuff Bags - 66   THE EXTRAS Odd Sock Bows - 70 T-shirt Tassels - 72 Fabric Pompoms - 74 Fabric Twine - 76 Scrap Bunting  - 78 Alphabet Gift Tags - 80 Flower Toppers - 82 Fabric Gift Tags - 84 Ribbon Rosettes - 86 TECHNIQUES - 88 TEMPLATES - 92 SUPPLIERS - 93 THANK YOUS - 94 ABOUT THE AUTHOR - 94 INDEX - 95

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Christine Leech (Sew Yeah) is an experienced author, designer, stylist, prop designer and art director. She has published a number of books and worked with clients including John Lewis and Harvey Nichols. She has 18 years' experience working in women's consumer publishing, most recently as creative director at Marie Claire magazine.

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