Lindsay Conner - Kraft-Tex Creations: Sew 18 Projects with Vegan Leather; Print, Stitch, Paint & Design

Publisher: Amy Barrett-Daffin Creative Director: Gailen Runge Acquisitions Editor: Roxane Cerda Managing Editor: Liz Aneloski Editorial Compiler: Lindsay Conner Editor: Katie Van Amburg Technical Editor: Debbie Rodgers Cover/Book Designer: April Mostek Production Coordinator: Zinnia Heinzmann Production Editor: Alice Mace Nakanishi Illustrator: Aliza Shalit Photo Assistants: Rachel Holmes and Greg Ligman Photography by Kelly Burgoyne of C&T Publishing, Inc., unless otherwise noted Published by Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549 Acknowledgments Thanks to the entire team at C&T PublishingLiz, Katie, Debbie, Alice, Zinnia, April, Kelly, and Alizafor inspiring us to be creative with beautiful books. Thank you to all the contributorsthis book would not be possible without your lovely projects! Thank you to Baby Lock sewing machines and C&T Publishing for supporting my creative work with products and notions. LindsayAbout the Compiler Photo by Lindsay Hinderer Lindsay Conner is a writer, editor, and modern quilter. Her books include On the Go Bags15 Handmade Purses, Totes & Organizers; Modern Bee13 Quilts to Make with Friends; and The T-Shirt Quilt Book; and her designs have appeared in many magazines. When shes not sewing, Lindsay keeps busy as an ambassador for Baby Lock sewing machines, and as a pattern designer.

She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband, son, and two lovable cats. Visit Lindsay online at lindsaysews.com and craftbuds.com. Introduction The first time I touched kraft-tex, I wasnt sure what to make with it. These days, Im not sure if theres anything you cant make from kraft-tex! Ive made zipper pouches, gift tags, bag accents, an advent calendar, jewelry, and more. Every time I get on Instagram, I love to scroll through the projects tagged with #krafttex to see what unique creations people are making with this versatile material. I love seeing the personalized projects with text and images printed right on the material.

Painting, embroidery, and other special treatments bring these kraft-tex creations to life! Inside the pages of this book, youll find projects from twelve designers that are specially designed to use with kraft-tex, the remarkable paper material that sews just like fabric! For simple projects, check out Quick Ideas for some home decor items and accessories you can make in a pinch! If youre ready for more of a challenge, turn to Projects and sew up stunning bags, wallets, jewelry, organizers, and more. Youll learn special tips and techniques for working with kraft-tex along the way. And all the projects in this book come with patterns so you can easily make your own templates and get started. We cant wait to see what you make with kraft-tex! All About kraft-tex Its the rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leatherbut sews, cuts, and washes like fabric! Meet kraft-tex, the paper-fabric hybrid that is strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear like bags, zipper pouches, and wallets. Construct the main body of your project with it, or use it as a textural accent for straps, bag bottoms, tags and labels, fringe, and more. This fiber-based material (also known as vegan leather) gets a supple, crinkled texture when washed, but it doesnt lose its durability.

If youve never tried kraft-tex, youre in for a treat! Crafters, sewists, mixed-media artists, home decorators, and bookbinders will enjoy experimenting with this multiuse material. There are so many ways to design with kraft-tex, because its the ideal surface to stamp, paint, draw, or inkjet print on. You can sew and embroider on it (by machine or by hand), fold it, weave with it, die-cut it, apply shiny wax onto it the options are endless. kraft-tex is available in sheets, rolls, and bolts and comes in a variety of colors. Types of kraft-tex BASICS: Original Unwashed This unwashed kraft-tex has a smooth surface and is a bit stiff. VINTAGE: Prewashed & Ready to Sew This prewashed kraft-tex has a textured surface and more flexibility than the Basics line. VINTAGE: Prewashed & Ready to Sew This prewashed kraft-tex has a textured surface and more flexibility than the Basics line.

Its available in the five original colors: Natural, Black, White, Stone, and Chocolate. DESIGNER: Hand-Dyed & Prewashed This kraft-tex is softer and has a more leathery, textured appearance. Its now available in thirteen colors: Blue Iris, Crimson, Denim, Emerald, Greenery, Linen, Marsala, Moss, Orchid, Saffron, Sapphire, Tangerine, and Turquoise. BUYING KRAFT-TEX You can buy kraft-tex in stores and online at C&T Publishing (ctpub.com/kraft-tex). kraft-tex can be purchased as individual colors by the roll and by the bolt or in sampler packs. Bolts, available in the Basics line only, measure 10 yards 19. Sampler packs are 8 11 sheets in colors from one of the kraft-tex lines: Basics Sampler: 10 sheets of 5 Basics colors Vintage Sampler: 10 sheets of 5 Vintage colors Designer Sampler: 6 sheets of 6 Designer colors (Blue Iris, Greenery, Marsala, Orchid, Tangerine, and Turquoise) Essentials Sampler: 7 sheets of 7 Designer colors (Crimson, Denim, Emerald, Linen, Moss, Saffron, and Sapphire) kraft-tex Sewing Tips Helpful Tools The following tools are used in many projects in this book, so be sure to have them on hand. Sampler packs are 8 11 sheets in colors from one of the kraft-tex lines: Basics Sampler: 10 sheets of 5 Basics colors Vintage Sampler: 10 sheets of 5 Vintage colors Designer Sampler: 6 sheets of 6 Designer colors (Blue Iris, Greenery, Marsala, Orchid, Tangerine, and Turquoise) Essentials Sampler: 7 sheets of 7 Designer colors (Crimson, Denim, Emerald, Linen, Moss, Saffron, and Sapphire) kraft-tex Sewing Tips Helpful Tools The following tools are used in many projects in this book, so be sure to have them on hand.

Sewing machine Rotary cutter and self-healing cutting mat Craft knife (such as an X-ACTO) Scissors Iron and ironing board Alex Andersons 4-in-1 Essential Sewing Tool (by C&T Publishing)