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Lena Corwin's Made by Hand: A Collection of Projects to Print, Sew, Weave, Dye, Knit, or Otherwise Create Kindle Edition

by Lena Corwin (Author), Maria Alexandra Vettese (Photographer), Stephanie Congdon Barnes (Photographer) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 73 ratings
“Opens up possibilities for dozens of skills, from printing to origami, from soap-making to patchwork; tie-dying, weaving, embroidery, and more.” —Foreword Reviews

In 2009, tastemaker and bestselling author Lena Corwin turned the top floor of her Brooklyn brownstone into a studio and began hosting classes for local crafters. In Lena Corwin’s Made by Hand, she recreates and builds upon her popular workshop series in order to reach crafters in Brooklyn and beyond. For this “best of” collection, she has chosen expert teachers and her favorite projects: Jenny Gordy introduces us to knitted socks and elegantly sewn tops and dresses; Cal Patch teaches how to make a modern embroidery sampler as well as a braided rag rug; and Corwin herself presents her favorite screen-printing and stamping techniques. There are many lessons/projects, all presented with step-by-step photos and illustrations. Notice: For usability reasons, the digital edition of this book does not include all of the images found in the physical edition.

“Made by Hand introduces readers to ageless crafting techniques with modern projects.” —HGTV.com

“Like a private studio class . . . this book is a breath of fresh air.” —Examiner.com

“A must-have for anyone who wants to create unique décor.” —Decorating Shortcuts

“The 385 detailed illustrations, along with excellent step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, make each project tempting and approachable.” —Studios magazine

“Those messy hands alone are inspiring me to get creative.” —Modern Eve

“I got a sneak peek at a mostly lovely book. I can’t contain my excitement over this book. The projects are varied and so much fun.” —The Stylish Nest
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    December 15, 2014
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About the Author

Lena Corwin is the author of STC Craft’s Printing by Hand, the illustrator for STC Craft’s Kids Crochet and Kids Weaving, and the curator of an independent art and design publishing collective called Lines & Shapes. She has worked as a graphic and textile designer for Marithé + François Girbaud, Calvin Klein, and Jill Stuart, and has designed textiles and home goods for Anna Sui, Trina Turk, Rebecca Taylor, Target, and Urban Outfitters.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QOQ2TG2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ STC Craft (December 15, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 24.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 73 ratings

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Lena Corwin

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Lena Corwin lives in Northern California, where she designs textile patterns and illustrations, teaches classes, and writes and publishes books. She is the author of Printing By Hand, an instructional book for hand printing techniques, published in 2008. She has illustrated two children's craft books; Kids Crochet and Kids Weaving. Her upcoming book, Made by Hand, will be released in October 2013. Lena attributes her love for design and crafts to her very artistic upbringing in San Francisco.

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Customers find this craft book visually delightful, with one mentioning detailed progress pictures, and appreciate its great assortment of DIY projects that are simple enough for anyone to try out. The book is well-presented and inspiring, with one customer noting it's perfect for DIY enthusiasts.

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18 customers mention "Visual style"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visual style of the book, describing it as beautiful with great pictures, and one customer notes the detailed progress shown in the illustrations.

"...There are lots of detailed instructions and pictures showing detailed progress. I think you will be inspired to try something new!" Read more

"Covers lots of different handicrafts pretty well. Good illustrations. Respectful. Engagingly written. Good bibliography." Read more

"...with your hands, this book has some great ideas and it is lovely to look at as well as inspiring...." Read more

"...friendly and give you enough information to expand and create your own designs...." Read more

15 customers mention "Ideas"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the variety of DIY projects in the book, with one customer noting that they can easily expand on them with their own ideas.

"...The projects here are lovely, interesting and inspiring...." Read more

"Covers lots of different handicrafts pretty well. Good illustrations. Respectful. Engagingly written. Good bibliography." Read more

"...interested in creating something with your hands, this book has some great ideas and it is lovely to look at as well as inspiring...." Read more

"...There are some well presented instructions of interesting and plausible projects, however, and I bought this book for a crafty friend because I..." Read more

15 customers mention "Instructions"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the instructions in the book, finding them well presented and simple enough for anyone to try out.

"...There are lots of detailed instructions and pictures showing detailed progress. I think you will be inspired to try something new!" Read more

"...Most of the projects are beginner friendly and give you enough information to expand and create your own designs...." Read more

"...There are some well presented instructions of interesting and plausible projects, however, and I bought this book for a crafty friend because I..." Read more

"I loved this mix of projects, and the step by step instructions and photos were really helpful and inspiring...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to look through, with one mentioning it's perfect for DIY enthusiasts.

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"...Every page is beautiful and exciting to leaf through- I will honestly try most of these ideas. I have not been this inspired in a long time!!..." Read more

"...The projects are lovely and useful and simple. Great book for crafty types." Read more

"...family members to enhance their creative bent, and they are enjoying the book greatly." Read more

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Customers find the book inspiring, with one mentioning it speaks to creative souls of all experience levels.

"...The projects here are lovely, interesting and inspiring...." Read more

"...inspiring. I would go through the table of contents first--to be sure that you are interested in doing these projects. It can keep you making..." Read more

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4 customers mention "Handcrafting"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's focus on handcrafting, with one mentioning it covers various techniques including printing, sewing, weaving, dyeing, and knitting.

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"Great book for anyone eager to do,sew & make! Very inspiring I will have to try the printing soon. Many ideas will become this years Christmas gifts." Read more

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  • happygreengirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book of inspiration!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013
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    This is an amazing craft book! I have followed most of these designers for years and am so inspired by their aesthetic and taste. The projects here are lovely, interesting and inspiring. Some of the projects chosen by the different designers surprised me -such a variety...all beautiful. I looked forward to receiving my preorder of this book and was not the least bit disappointed. I am planning to keep busy all winter with these projects- sewing, knitting, soap making, printing, jewelry making, dying, weaving and crocheting. There are lots of detailed instructions and pictures showing detailed progress. I think you will be inspired to try something new!
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  • Richard Nowak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to many primarily textile handicrafts.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
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    Covers lots of different handicrafts pretty well.
    Good illustrations. Respectful. Engagingly written. Good bibliography.
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  • Dr. J.
    4.0 out of 5 stars this book has some great ideas and it is lovely to look at as ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015
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    If you are always interested in creating something with your hands, this book has some great ideas and it is lovely to look at as well as
    inspiring. I would go through the table of contents first--to be sure that you are interested in doing these projects. It can keep you making
    things for several months!
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  • A Cookbook Collector
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun all around!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2014
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    What a fun book!! This book is great for those wishing to expand their "craftiness". It is clearly a book designed to "get your feet wet" into many different techniques. Of course, there are projects I wouldn't do, such as knitting socks or sewing a child's shirt, but there are plenty of others I found fascinating enough to try. The book is very well rounded with lots of crafts represented. Most of the projects are beginner friendly and give you enough information to expand and create your own designs. Some require several tools and materials that may be hard to find in rural areas (like mine!) but there are enough simple projects to work on until you can find or order materials for the rest!!
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  • Choice
    3.0 out of 5 stars Some of the crafts and art forms covered in this ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2014
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    Some of the crafts and art forms covered in this book are technical and I wouldn't try them. I know Batik, and found a serious error (don't "wring out" your cloth when removing it from the dye, it will ruin your project) in the instructions, which leads me to believe there may be errors in the instructions of other projects as well. Also, some of the additions seemed to be "filler" rather than interesting possibilities of something to make. There are some well presented instructions of interesting and plausible projects, however, and I bought this book for a crafty friend because I thought it would help her with making her Christmas gifts.
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  • chl
    5.0 out of 5 stars best craft book I have ever purchased
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2013
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    I have tons of crafts books, I love looking up ideas online, but I have never seen a book like this. Craft books have had to step things up because of pinterest and other digital means of DIY sources- this book has faced that challenge and proves the superiority of pages over a screen. Every page is beautiful and exciting to leaf through- I will honestly try most of these ideas. I have not been this inspired in a long time!! Thank you, Lena Corwin!
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  • rebecca grady
    5.0 out of 5 stars the projects are so much fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019
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    I loved this mix of projects, and the step by step instructions and photos were really helpful and inspiring. I love picking this book up when I have a day in the studio and am not sure where to start.
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  • J R Williamson
    4.0 out of 5 stars plan ahead
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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    creative, modern projects in this book, however, most products you will not have even if you think you have a pretty well stocked art supply room. they do provide helpful list of items that are needed for each project.
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  • Sheryl Collier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Made by hand
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2013
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    I chose this rating because there are some great projects in this book and it gives you a chance to have a go at a bit of everything. I already have a Lena Corwin printing book so I knew this would be an easy to understand volume, and it lived up to that . I have already tried the sock pattern by Jenny Gordy and the instruction were very straight forward. I am hoping to have a go at the bowls next.
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  • Michele Jackson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2014
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    This book is full of wonderful ideas! I would highly recommend it for anyone who is interested in making some creative gifts!
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  • JIM Legerstee
    3.0 out of 5 stars Zeer informatief.
    Reviewed in Germany on August 14, 2015
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    Zeer informatief.
    Verder heb ik geen toegevoegde tekst. Vreemd om verplicht een aantal woorden in te brengen.
    Nog 3 woorden te gaan.
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  • ross carr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2015
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    good
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  • Lesley evans
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2018
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    Arrived thank you
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