Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching

This book is chock-full of wonderful, easy-to-follow patterns for projects ranging from a silky halter dress, to pajama pants, to an "everything" tote, and a baby's kimono. Each of the 29 designs are well photographed and come with precise instructions and patterns for easy replication. In addition, there is a chapter devoted to "sewing basics". This book will inspire the user to revel in the joy of making things for everyday use and certainly spark new projects for all those fabric scraps. Heather Ross is a textile designer whose fabrics are full of humor and whimsy.