Upcycled Fabric Books with Erin Zamrzla - DVD
Discover how to upcycle old fabric and clothing into one-of-a-kind books in this video workshop with Erin Zamrzla. Follow Erin's techniques for simple but striking cross-stitch bound books with fabric page markers, eye catching closures, and embellished elements on the cover. Turn those cherished baby clothes, old quilts, and blankets that have seen better days into soft and sturdy books that will last a lifetime.
About Erin Zamrzla
Erin Zamrzla is a bookbinder, designer, teacher, and author of At Home with Handmade Books and Handmade Books forEveryday Adventures. She loves to make things from paper and has been binding books for more than ten years. She works from her home in Los Angeles, California.
Materials
Materials
Cutting mat
Bone folder
Rulers: metal and quilter's
Craft knife
Corner rounder
Pencil
Awl
Book cradle
Japanese drill punch (1.5 or 2mm bit)
Rotary trimmer
Scissors: fabric and regular
Art paper, heavy-weight, multi-purpose (100-lb. paper used in this video)
Card stock
Plastic sheet from a notebook cover or placemat, 5 7/8 " x 1¼"
Masking tape
Fabric or quilt
Backing fabric
Iron-on adhesive
Iron and ironing board
Sewing machine, spool of thread and bobbin
Binder's needle
Linen thread or embroidery floss
Various ribbons and fabric scraps, six 10" strips
Twill tape, ½" wide, one 3" length
Sewing pins
Needle and thread or permanent double-sided tape
- Running Time: 64 Minutes
- ISBN-13: 9781632502384
