20 Sewing Patterns for Perfectly Imperfect Projects Lewis, Karen. creator text Electronic books. xx 2018 monographic eng 1 online resource (235 pages) Twenty sewing projects for home décor and accessories inspired by the Japanese aesthetic that appreciates the beauty of imperfection. Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of "perfect imperfection." This collection of twenty sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect. The projects are grouped according to how we live, for example: living; sleeping; eating and exploring. Sewing and quilting expert and fabric designer, Karen Lewis, has used a limited palette of earthy tones and the best quality natural fabrics including linen, cotton, denim and wool to create a stunning collection of simple, sewn projects. Try out some simple wabi-sabi style sewing techniques such as hand piecing, sashiko embroidery, big stitch quilting, and visible mending to create unique items for your home whether it's a full-sized bed quilt, simple coasters for your favorite mug or a stunning scarf to wrap up in. Introduction -- Tools &amp -- Materials -- Living -- Hexagon Harmony -- Picture Imperfect -- Comfort Cubed -- Coasting Gently -- Scattered Stars -- Eating -- Calm Crossing -- Helping Hands -- Laid-back Linen -- Relaxed Dining -- Randomly Placed -- Exploring -- Indigo Anywhere -- Carried Along -- Informal Mixer -- Well Worn -- Irregular Beauty -- Sleeping -- Creating Calm -- Hanging Out -- Simple Stitches -- Heirloom Hugs -- Breaking Rules -- Templates -- Techniques -- Suppliers -- About the Author -- Acknowledgements -- Copyright. Karen Lewis. ALA COVID Relief Fund National characteristics, Japanese Sewing Japan TT769 .J37 L49 2018 746.4041 Lewis, Karen : David & Charles Publishers,c2018 9781446376645 https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6686471 https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6686471 https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6686471 https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6686471 MiAaPQ 211129 20221013184922.0 EBC6686471 eng