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Kilobyte Couture – Book Review and Giveaway

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Brittany Forks is the Author of this Fab book Kilobyte Couture- Geek Chic Jewelry to make from computer components.

Watson and Guptill sent me this book for review and I must say I am tempted to take my husbands laptop apart just to get some materials so I can have a play.

My favourite project would have to be the digital domain bracelt, but basically if your a geek, computer nerd or a little techincally quirky then you are sure to love all of these designs.

I am left inspired and eager to visit the trash and treasure markets to find my self some computer bits.

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Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects.  Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter.  Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long. 

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success.  There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid.  She describes the different types of velvet available.  And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric.  Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric.  There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric. 

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]