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Thursday, 10 February 2011

Book Review - Sew by Cath Kidston

Having designed many fabulous collections of fabric it seemed like a natural progression for Cath Kidston to write a book all about sewing.  For several years we have used her fabrics to make cushions, pegbags and much more besides, but it is the recent trend to learn to sew that possibly led Cath Kidston to provide her fans with projects they can recreate themselves.




Sew by Cath Kidston is jam packed with projects for even a novice sewer, however I recommend that you trace the patterns from the sheet for each project.  Following on from the introduction where Cath Kidston explains that she wanted to create a book of projects for even a novice sewer that didn't resemble a sewing manual, the 'Sew Basics' section helps you plan for the projects and understand the different sewing terms.  This section is clear and concise helping you to choose a sewing machine, create a pattern, explaining the difference between a circular seam and a T-junction seam, to name a few. The Sew Basics section also teaches the finer points of applique and quilting.  Armed with these informative basics the book moves onto the projects.

When writing 'Sew', Cath Kidston explains that she set herself a challenge to design projects that were both practical and pretty and she certainly has accomplished this.  There are several cushion designs to make aswell as five bag patterns.  Other projects include aprons, oven gloves and a quilted hot water bottle cover.  there are also projects for the little ones in our lives, with a pattern for a cot quilt and a bird mobile.

Whether you are a die hard Cath Kidston fan or just looking for some well written sewing projects for your home, you will not be disappointed with 'Sew'.  With Mothers Day only a few weeks away I am sure you could gain some extra brownie points by making one of the projects in Sew for a gift, or even buy Sew as a gift this Mothers Day!

***GIVEAWAY***

I am thrilled to have a copy (the little book version) of Sew by Cath Kidston to giveaway to one of my lovely readers.  To enter please just leave me a comment on this post to let me know which is your favourite Cath Kidston design.  I will randomly select a winner on Monday 21st Febraury at 12 noon.  Good Luck xx
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31 comments:

  1. Anonymous10 February 2011 at 11:09

    Thanks for the giveaway, it's v generous of you! My favourite design is the darkish sea green background with white polka dots. I got the overnight bag for Christmas from my husband and I absolutely love it! Need to go away overnight more now!

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  2. Country Style Living10 February 2011 at 11:16

    Just found your blog from Twitter, great write up, I should love to win a copy of this book. Hard to choose a fav CK design, but any of the pretty vintage inspired florals are lovely.....

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  3. Ginger10 February 2011 at 14:28

    I love her circus fabric, too cute.

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  4. Kimberley10 February 2011 at 18:23

    Oh how I love all things' Cath!' Her bags are one of my favourites though x

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  5. helenjane11 February 2011 at 17:23

    Would be lovely to win her book I was thinking of buying this recently so I will hang on in case I am lucky

    xx

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  6. Unknown11 February 2011 at 19:05

    I really like the cow boy wall paper that she does but im also big fan of bags and love all the designs she has for them specially the blue bag with pink flowers, my sisiter inlaw is mad on Cath Kidston so if i won i would give her the book she is also very crafty.

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  7. WandaFish11 February 2011 at 22:28

    Lovely giveaway, thank you!
    One of my favourite Cath Kidston designs has to be Stanley Dog - so cute, although I think they might have stopped selling the fabric now :(

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  8. Eva B Designs16 February 2011 at 18:44

    Great giveaway. I like the Picnic Flowers Cotton Duck, especially in the oilcloth version.

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  9. RedTedArt17 February 2011 at 15:09

    I love the cowboy design and we treated ourselves to the bedding!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Maggy
    info@redtedart (dot) com

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  10. Cheryl Pasquier17 February 2011 at 18:50

    I love the dog, can't remember what his name is !

    @cherylp59

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  11. mummy2418 February 2011 at 10:09

    I love the Provence Rose Cooks Apron

    @ashlallan

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  12. Unknown18 February 2011 at 10:41

    I love the paisley pattern, it's just beautiful! Would love to win as I've been meaning to get this for ages!

    @twobecomefour

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  13. Marzena18 February 2011 at 14:08

    I love Flowers Cotton Duck Fabric
    It's beautiful

    @marzutek

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  14. Kathryn MacKinnon18 February 2011 at 18:19

    I love the stone coloured spot fabric. We have lots of stars, ducks and cowboys in my baby's room but the grey spot just works everywhere.

    @cheepcheepcheep

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  15. Anonymous18 February 2011 at 21:32

    This looks like a great book and i would love a copy. My favourite Cath Kidston design is Picnic flowers, it's lovely and cheerful.

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  16. JaneMorfett18 February 2011 at 21:34

    I like the Summer Blossom Day Bag but everything is lovely!
    @sophiejanem

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  17. Medsdemon18 February 2011 at 22:30

    I hanker to own the Summer Blossom Holdall http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/p-15990-cath-kidston-summer-blossom-holdall.aspx, but at £85 it will have to wait.
    I also love the cowboy print that I don't think you can get now..it appeals to my kitcsh tastes.
    I have a copy of her last book "Make!" and would love this to add to my bookshelf.
    Thanks for the review.
    @medsdemon

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  18. sunnymama19 February 2011 at 04:52

    I like them all but Lace Stripe is one of my favourite Cath Kidston designs. Thanks for a lovely giveaway. :)

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  19. Anonymous19 February 2011 at 11:27

    This sounds lovely! I love the Flowers Cotton Duck Fabric and would love to do some projects with that.

    @katylittlelady

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  20. Anonymous19 February 2011 at 14:55

    I love the Picnic Flowers Cotton Duck fabric. It reminds me of my first home purchase when I got married 38 - eek! - years ago. It was a lovely tablecloth that looked fresh and cheerful for years and years.

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  21. Stacey19 February 2011 at 18:34

    I love the Englsh Roses design, and was given a lovely cup and saucer set in it at Christmas.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Stacey

    @svmitche

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  22. gidders120 February 2011 at 08:31

    Not sure if this is allowed, but my absolute favourite thing by Cath Kidston is the Gypsy Caravan sewing basket, how I covert it!!!! Would love to win the book - thank you

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  23. Gemma Etc.20 February 2011 at 08:56

    I LOVE the shotting star design.. I'm a bit of a star addict, and this fabric is gorgeous!!! I would love my sofa to be covered in it!!

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  24. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 10:01

    I love the light blue fabric (oil cloth or otherwise) with the white spots, I am addicted to anything in that print! (@mydogatebob on twitter)

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  25. Stephanie - My Calico Heart20 February 2011 at 10:53

    I love all of Cath's designs but at the moment the one I love the most is Provence Rose in blue! Thank you for the great giveaway xx

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  26. Michelle Hollingsbee20 February 2011 at 17:23

    I like the mini shooting stars design. Thanks for the give away.

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  27. Tiddles1220 February 2011 at 19:19

    I LOVE THE Flowers Cotton Duck Fabric but adore all Cath Kidson designs

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  28. Laura20 February 2011 at 19:48

    I realy Lover her Cherry design so pretty

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  29. Angela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Me20 February 2011 at 21:19

    I really like Flowers although its hard to choose over Dotty
    @daisyangel1

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  30. JudeVFR40021 February 2011 at 10:19

    Washed Roses, but if you asked me tomorrow I might prefer a different pattern.

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  31. Rachel T21 February 2011 at 23:20

    I love the electric flowers design xx

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