To develop a successful jewellery line, designers have to be more than just creative artists – they have to understand the ins and outs of running a craft business. Emilie Shapiro's detailed guide explores the many facets of creating a quality handma...

Metalsmithing can be a daunting task, especially to the beginner. This beautifully photographed, comprehensive guide provides crafters of all levels with a gentle, user-friendly approach to substantial metal jewellery-making skills. After reviewing t...

This second volume of "Fashion Patternmaking Techniques" examines the various procedures for transforming bodices, through dart manipulation as well as studying techniques for creating volumes, draping, and fitted patterns. The book includes techniqu...

Not for sale in selected countries! Little Felted Dogs offers instructions to re-create a variety of breeds, including a bulldog, poodle, shiba inu, corgi, dachshund, and many more. Each project includes step-by-step instructions and diagrams, maki...

Decoupage (from the French, decoupe, meaning to cut out) entails gluing cut-out pictures to an object and covering with varnish. It's a fun and easy way to decorate just about anything, from small household items to large pieces of furniture. Find ou...

Everybody loves a good t-shirt! Fashion designer Linda Zemba Burhance takes this to the next level by transforming easily affordable base tees into catwalk-worthy works of fashion. With a few cuts and just a few quick seams, it's easy to turn any old...

"The Whittling Handbook" is the perfect introduction to the simple, yet immensely pleasurable, craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as...

These clever little crochet projects are a great way to use up leftover yarn while making a range of useful and attractive items for the home or stunning handmade gifts. Each project has clear instructions and colour photographs or diagrams to help y...