A word of thanks to my editor
This project has represented a new set of challenges and obstacles that I could not have overcome without my editor. Thank you for your trust, inspiration and careful design of this book. Thank you also for your hard work and for sharing this experience with me not only as an editor, but also as a friend. This book is not just mine, but is a result of our hard work together.
Handmade Gifts: 38 Projects of Remnants (
by Cherie Lee
Copyright © 2011 by SYSTEX CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
English translation copyright © New Design Originals Corporation, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, 2014
Published by arrangement with SYSTEX CORPORATION through LEE’s Literary Agency, Taiwan
Credits for the English Edition
Publisher: Carole Giagnocavo
Acquisition Editor: Peg Couch
Editor: Colleen Dorsey
Designer: Ashley Millhouse
eISBN 978-1-60765-154-3
ISBN 978-1-57421-861-9
Sewing Pretty Little Accessories is a revised and abridged translation of the original Chinese book. This version published by New Design Originals, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., East Petersburg, PA.
COPY PERMISSION: The written instructions, photographs, designs, patterns, and projects in this publication are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under law without the written permission of the copyright holder. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools and individual skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any injuries, losses and other damages which may result from the use of the information in this book.
INFORMATION: All rights reserved. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied.
WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under 8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies. Under rare circumstances components of products could cause serious or fatal injury. Neither New Design Originals, Suzanne McNeill, the product manufacturer or the supplier is responsible.
NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for informational purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Lee, Cherie.
[Shou zuo xiao que xing, li wu zu. Selections. English]
Sewing pretty little accessories / Cherie Lee.
pages cm
“Handmade gifts, 38 projects of remnants.”
Includes index.
1. Textile crafts. 2. Sewing. 3. Dress accessories. I. Title.
TT699.L4645213 2014
646’.3--dc23
2013030528
eBook version 1.0
About the Author
Cherie Lee has a long history of sewing and designing stunning handmade items in her native Taiwan. In 2006, Cherie established her own handmade brand, Love ∙ Catmint, and began attending many creative design events and festivals, which she continues to participate in as both guest and presenter today. In 2008, Cherie began to focus her handmade projects on cozy accessories inspired by soft fabrics. Since starting her sewing journey, Cherie has been featured in the news and in several magazines, and has published two sewing books on indoor shoes. In 2012, she established Catmint Studio, where she spends her days working on her next batch of impressive projects. Through her brand Love ∙ Catmint, Cherie shares the comfort and happiness of soft handmade goods with her customers, friends, and family. www.lovecatmint.com
“I love to play around with small bits of fabric, I love the bliss of handmade projects, and, most of all, I love the satisfaction that you feel when you look upon your finished project.”
Publisher’s Note
When Taiwanese designer Cherie Lee set out to write this book on making small gifts, little did she know that her work would make its way to the United States. But that is precisely what happened: when we at Design Originals got the chance to look at her charming designs, we knew American readers would love them. So much so, in fact, that we have decided to publish two volumes of her work.
This book, the second volume, features a variety of accessories from hats, slippers, and coin purses to camera cases, card folios, and wallets. There is something for every taste and every function. Whether you are using fabric from your stash or buying fresh bundles from your local craft store, you’ll adore the nineteen projects selected. And after you make all your favorites from this book, be sure to check
out Cherie’s first book, Sewing Pretty Little Things, which features bags and clutches to match any style or outfit.
Cherie joins the rapidly growing collection of talented craft authors from around the world selected for inclusion in the Design Originals line. Known for its innovative topics and highly regarded authors, Design Originals will continue to bring the best selections of foreign and American craft books to North American readers. We love these books, and we hope you will, too. Enjoy!
Carole Giagnocavo
Publisher
Editor’s Note
Planning this project has been both a wonderful, enjoyable experience as well as a challenging and difficult journey. There
are those inevitable times when you are painstakingly trying to come up with an idea, only to find yourself continuously hitting a brick wall; but such times are counteracted when you find inspiration for a great idea that makes you so excited that you could jump up and dance. I have been lucky enough to share these delights and hardships during this project with the book’s author, Cherie Lee.
After Cherie finished her 2010 work on handmade indoor shoes, she wanted to strike again while the iron was hot, so she immediately set out to start on a new handmade project. Cherie and I began brainstorming until, after hours of throwing ideas back and forth, we came up with the idea of handmade gifts using fabric remnants.
The nineteen projects in this book appeal to a variety of different interests and needs. The author’s key motive for this book is to reach out to a more diverse audience with the best yet of her cloth-work books. In creating this varied set