Slojd

A book for anyone who craves making something with their hands. Slojd is Swedish for handicrafts. But it''s so much more than making things with your hands. In Sweden, slojd is a compulsory subject taught to all schoolchildren. From a young age, they work with textiles and wood not only to develop their creativity, but also to learn fine motor skills and problem solving - often leading to a lifelong love and appreciation of crafts. In her new book, Kerstin Neumuller introduces the concept of slojd through 18 wood and textile projects. Here''s everything from learning how to sew a cap, dye yarn with birch leaves, carve a peg rail, sew a patchwork quilt and mend your jeans. The projects rarely require any big purchases or unusual tools, and you will be guided with clear step-by-step instructions, pictures and illustrations. With the attitude ''if you think it''s good, it''s good'', Kerstin leaves a lot of room for your own creativity to flourish, while she also helps you avoid the worst pitfalls. This book is suitable both for beginners itching to get started and for those who already know that handicrafts are the most enjoyable hobby you can have!

Auteur

Kerstin Neumüller

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A book for anyone who craves making something with their hands - featured in the book are 18 different wood and textile projects suitable both for beginners itching to get started and for those who already know that handicrafts are the most enjoyable hobby you can have!

Contenu

Foreword 5

Crochet a potholder 7

My sewing machine 15

Sewing 16

Sew a pillowcase 19

Sew a cushion cover 23

Sew a carrier bag 31

Sew a cap 39

Sew a patchwork quilt 49

Mend jeans using the sewing machine 59

Dye wool yarn with birch leaves 65

Darn a sock 71

Embroidered mending for knitted garments 79

Himmeli 85

Embroider a fabric patch 93

Spin wool yarn 99

Make thread from nettles 109

Carving/whittling 117

Wall hook from tree branch 119

Carve a peg rail 125

Linseed crown 133

Festive crown 139

Afterword 147

Glossary 149