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Book Review: Make It Sew Modern

  • Lindsay
  • February 29, 2012
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Make it Sew Modern book cover

Make It Sew Modern: Gather, Twist, Pleat, Texture (Martingale) is the new book from Vanessa Christenson of V and Co.

Vanessa has never been afraid to share her love of texture in sewing projects, as shown through her popular tutorials and patterns. The book teaches readers how to use basic cotton fabrics and transform them into cozy wearables and home decor.

Make it Sew Modern book contents

The book is organized by technique, with five to six projects in each of four sections: ruffles, twisting, gathering and pleats. The projects are straight out of a high-end home catalog, yet they can be achieved with simple techniques. Many can be sewn up in a couple hours or less!

Make it Sew Modern book pillow

The Throw Pillow with Frosting is a classic design incorporating ruffles that just goes to show how plain, white fabric can have so much depth when used in the right ways. So often, I’m drawn to fabric because of its print or color, but this book really shows a creative use of neutral fabrics in a way that’s fresh and vibrant.

Make it Sew Modern book - decorative balls

By twisting fabric, even non-sewing crafters can get in on the action.

Make it Sew Modern book - tote bag

Although many of the patterns are twists on the same idea (totes, pillows, flowers or scarves), Vanessa’s style is clean, fresh and inviting to any level of sewing artist.

Make it Sew Modern book - pleated edge quilt

I’m especially enamored with the Everyday Quilt and its clever pleated binding. The two-tone quilt is a rich and elegant taste of the unexpected. Couldn’t you just picture it showing up at Blue Ivy Carter’s doorstep?

Make it Sew Modern book - Vanessa Christenson

I’ve followed Vanessa’s popular blog for a while now, and this book is really a great snapshot of her creative energy. And better yet, she’s very real and down to earth, and talks a lot about balancing her creative business with her family. If you’d like to check out Vanessa’s book for yourself, it’s available on Amazon.

We’re also giving away a copy to one lucky winner in our sew along, which starts tomorrow. Check it out!

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Hi, I’m Lindsay Conner, an author, modern quilter, editor, and founder of the Lindsay Sews blog. I’m a Baby Lock ambassador and Stash Books author who loves writing modern sewing and quilt patterns for beginners and weekend sewists! I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, son, and two loveable cats, Murph and Chloe. I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I saved my dollar bills for trips with my mom to Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I’d find new floss for friendship bracelets or mini cross-stitch kits. Because my mom has always shared my love for crafting, she bought me my first sewing machine, a Hello Kitty Janome.

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3 comments
  1. Baye says:
    February 29, 2012 at 7:17 am

    The book looks great! My future dil is starting to get interested in sewing. These are the kinds of projects that will be right up her alley.

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  2. Judy LeVang says:
    February 29, 2012 at 9:49 am

    I am getting excited about the sew-along and the chance to win this amazing book! The projects on V and Co are adorable and easy to follow, so I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book.

    Reply
  3. Shirley Lupton says:
    February 29, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I have this book and I would say, “You won’t want to miss this book”. Love your blog and thanks for posting.

    Reply

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