Based on simple methods and using basic materials, these projects for making clothes and accessories from leftover pieces of fabric and craft materials, such as leather and raffia, and machine-stitching them to water-soluble fabric are suitable for crafters of all skill levels. With a wide variety of colors and styles suitable for casual and evening wear, the 20 projects include scarves, bags, tops, and belts while the deceptively simple techniques can be followed to update any article of clothing by adding new embellishments and flourishes. A comprehensive lesson on patchwork sewing, this guide includes ideas for creating individually designed pieces, step-by-step instructions, detailed information about materials and equipment used, and a tutorial of basic techniques.

Combining a mixture of beautifully coordinated wools and water dissolvable fabric with machine stitching, this informative resource features a fantastic range of bags, sweaters, jackets, shawls and scarves. With projects that explore the exciting, experimental possibilities of fiber art, textured, wearable designs from wool stitched onto a water soluble stabilizer present a progressive approach to the craft—allowing accomplished crafters to set their creativity free.