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the homemadehome

Sania Pell

50 handmade projects tocreate the perfect home

for next to nothing

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the homemadehome

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50 handmade projects tocreate the perfect home

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This book is dedicated with love to myhusband Mark, and children Luke and Leila.

Published in 2010 by CICO Booksan imprint of Ryland Peters & Small519 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York NY 1001220–21 Jockey’s Fields, London WC1R 4BW

www.cicobooks.com

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Text copyright © Sania Pell 2010Design, photography, and illustrationcopyright © CICO Books 2010

The author’s moral rights have beenasserted. All rights reserved. No part of thispublication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any formor by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, or otherwise, without theprior permission of the publisher.

A CIP catalog record for this book isavailable from the Library of Congress andthe British Library.

ISBN-13: 978 1 907030 19 2

Printed in China

Editor: Alison WormleightonDesign: Barbara ZuñigaPhotography: Penny WincerIllustration: Trina Dalziel and Stephen Dew


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contentsIntroduction 6

8 THE KITCHEN TABLEAppliquéd table linen 10

Storage jar labels 14

Quick idea: Napkin rings 18

Quick idea: China transfers 20

Quick idea: Teacup plants 22

24 WINDOWCurtain with pockets & flowers 26

Butterfly curtains 30

Embroidered window panel 34

Graphic window shade decoration 38

42 SEATINGAppliqué pillow 44

Appliqué throw 48

Stenciled pillows 52

Quirky chair 56

Deck-chair & footstool covers 60

64 BEDEmbellished bed linen 66

Decorated cupboard 70

Lovebird pillows with silk flowers 74

Lacy bed runner 78

Covered coat hangers 82

Cowboy-collage chest of drawers 86

Quick idea: Ribbon pulls 90

92 LIGHTCrystal lamp 94

Sculptural lamp 98

Creepy-crawly lamp 102

Quick idea: Jar candle holders 106

108 DISPLAYStitched portraits 110

Flower & leaf art 114

Embroidery hoop pictures 118

Linen bulletin board 122

Wired button decorations 126

Quick idea: Illustrated bunting 130

Quick idea: Framed clothing 132

Quick idea: Painted frames 134

Quick idea: Origami-paper bottles 136

Quick idea: Painted bottles 138

Quick idea: Tin can planters 140

Quick idea: Pots & pebbles 142

144 GIFTS & OTHER LITTLE THINGSSewing bag with fabric corsage 146

Fabric-covered notebooks 150

Lavender bags 154

Embroidered scarves 158

Vintage sweater 162

Child’s ribboned skirt 166

Sock cats & dog 170

Quick idea: Jewelry revamp 174

Quick idea: Covered buttons 176

Quick idea: Polka-dot patches 178

Quick idea: Wrapped plants 180

Quick idea: Collected treasure 182

Quick idea: Herbal bath salts 184

Templates 186

Index & acknowledgments 192

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This book is dedicated with love to myhusband Mark, and children Luke and Leila.

Published in 2010 by CICO Booksan imprint of Ryland Peters & Small519 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York NY 1001220–21 Jockey’s Fields, London WC1R 4BW

www.cicobooks.com

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Text copyright © Sania Pell 2010Design, photography, and illustrationcopyright © CICO Books 2010

The author’s moral rights have beenasserted. All rights reserved. No part of thispublication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any formor by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, or otherwise, without theprior permission of the publisher.

A CIP catalog record for this book isavailable from the Library of Congress andthe British Library.

ISBN-13: 978 1 907030 19 2

Printed in China

Editor: Alison WormleightonDesign: Barbara ZuñigaPhotography: Penny WincerIllustration: Trina Dalziel and Stephen Dew


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contentsIntroduction 6

8 THE KITCHEN TABLEAppliquéd table linen 10

Storage jar labels 14

Quick idea: Napkin rings 18

Quick idea: China transfers 20

Quick idea: Teacup plants 22

24 WINDOWCurtain with pockets & flowers 26

Butterfly curtains 30

Embroidered window panel 34

Graphic window shade decoration 38

42 SEATINGAppliqué pillow 44

Appliqué throw 48

Stenciled pillows 52

Quirky chair 56

Deck-chair & footstool covers 60

64 BEDEmbellished bed linen 66

Decorated cupboard 70

Lovebird pillows with silk flowers 74

Lacy bed runner 78

Covered coat hangers 82

Cowboy-collage chest of drawers 86

Quick idea: Ribbon pulls 90

92 LIGHTCrystal lamp 94

Sculptural lamp 98

Creepy-crawly lamp 102

Quick idea: Jar candle holders 106

108 DISPLAYStitched portraits 110

Flower & leaf art 114

Embroidery hoop pictures 118

Linen bulletin board 122

Wired button decorations 126

Quick idea: Illustrated bunting 130

Quick idea: Framed clothing 132

Quick idea: Painted frames 134

Quick idea: Origami-paper bottles 136

Quick idea: Painted bottles 138

Quick idea: Tin can planters 140

Quick idea: Pots & pebbles 142

144 GIFTS & OTHER LITTLE THINGSSewing bag with fabric corsage 146

Fabric-covered notebooks 150

Lavender bags 154

Embroidered scarves 158

Vintage sweater 162

Child’s ribboned skirt 166

Sock cats & dog 170

Quick idea: Jewelry revamp 174

Quick idea: Covered buttons 176

Quick idea: Polka-dot patches 178

Quick idea: Wrapped plants 180

Quick idea: Collected treasure 182

Quick idea: Herbal bath salts 184

Templates 186

Index & acknowledgments 192

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introductionThere is nothing like the feeling you get when someone says how lovelysomething is that you are wearing, have in your home, or have given as a gift and you can reply, “I made it.” This book is about making it yourself—getting creative, injecting your personality into the objects that surroundyou, and putting your own individual stamp on your home. It’s not aboutdifficult techniques, skills needed, or hard work, but simply trying things out, having fun, and celebrating the imperfection that comes with makingthings by hand.

Whether you already love making things or you haven’t attempted anythingsince you were at school, the aim of this book is to inspire you to try. I havecreated some simple projects that will build the confidence of completebeginners and other projects that are more involved and require a littleexperience. The great thing is that they can all be made for next to nothing,using hand-me-downs, fabric scraps, leftover paint, junk shop finds, or mass-produced items. By being selective in your materials and colors you cancreate things that cost little but look amazing.

Become a magpie. Hoard broken jewelry, pretty buttons and trimmings, andunusual fabric remnants that could perk up a run-of-the-mill item and make it unique. Look out for items like these at thrift stores and flea markets, andsnap them up even if you can’t think of a use for them straightaway.

My love for making, sewing, and painting began when I was very little. Mymother still uses a little felt pincushion that I made when I was six, and a lotof things we have around our own house have been made or customized bymy children, my husband, or myself over the years. I hope some of the ideasin this book will help you to create your own special family keepsakes andwill serve as a starting point for coming up with your own ideas for creatinga wonderful, unique, homemade home.


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introductionThere is nothing like the feeling you get when someone says how lovelysomething is that you are wearing, have in your home, or have given as a gift and you can reply, “I made it.” This book is about making it yourself—getting creative, injecting your personality into the objects that surroundyou, and putting your own individual stamp on your home. It’s not aboutdifficult techniques, skills needed, or hard work, but simply trying things out, having fun, and celebrating the imperfection that comes with makingthings by hand.

Whether you already love making things or you haven’t attempted anythingsince you were at school, the aim of this book is to inspire you to try. I havecreated some simple projects that will build the confidence of completebeginners and other projects that are more involved and require a littleexperience. The great thing is that they can all be made for next to nothing,using hand-me-downs, fabric scraps, leftover paint, junk shop finds, or mass-produced items. By being selective in your materials and colors you cancreate things that cost little but look amazing.

Become a magpie. Hoard broken jewelry, pretty buttons and trimmings, andunusual fabric remnants that could perk up a run-of-the-mill item and make it unique. Look out for items like these at thrift stores and flea markets, andsnap them up even if you can’t think of a use for them straightaway.

My love for making, sewing, and painting began when I was very little. Mymother still uses a little felt pincushion that I made when I was six, and a lotof things we have around our own house have been made or customized bymy children, my husband, or myself over the years. I hope some of the ideasin this book will help you to create your own special family keepsakes andwill serve as a starting point for coming up with your own ideas for creatinga wonderful, unique, homemade home.


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the kitchen table

The kitchen, and especially the table around which familyand friends gather for meals, is the heart of today’s home.This chapter shows you how to turn mundane, functional

items for the table into statement pieces that will brightenup not only your table but the entire kitchen.

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the kitchen table

The kitchen, and especially the table around which familyand friends gather for meals, is the heart of today’s home.This chapter shows you how to turn mundane, functional

items for the table into statement pieces that will brightenup not only your table but the entire kitchen.

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appliquéd table linen

The idea for this project started with a selection of old linen napkins in my kitchen

drawers at home. The napkins were all looking a little tired, and because some had

been used and laundered more than others, they were slightly different shades. There

was also the odd stubborn stain that needed covering. The use of appliqué neatly

solved both these problems, making a virtue of necessity, and the embroidery added

color and charm. If you have more napkins than you need, you could incorporate

one or two of them into the appliqué, as I’ve done for the flower pot on the placemat;

this will help tie the various fabrics together visually.

materials

Fusible web and iron

Assortment of fabric scraps

Pen, scissors, and pins

Plain fabric placemats

Embroidery needle and floss

Carpenter’s square (set square)

Napkins

Fine ribbon

Buttons, needle, and sewing thread

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appliquéd table linen

The idea for this project started with a selection of old linen napkins in my kitchen

drawers at home. The napkins were all looking a little tired, and because some had

been used and laundered more than others, they were slightly different shades. There

was also the odd stubborn stain that needed covering. The use of appliqué neatly

solved both these problems, making a virtue of necessity, and the embroidery added

color and charm. If you have more napkins than you need, you could incorporate

one or two of them into the appliqué, as I’ve done for the flower pot on the placemat;

this will help tie the various fabrics together visually.

materials

Fusible web and iron

Assortment of fabric scraps

Pen, scissors, and pins

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Embroidery needle and floss

Carpenter’s square (set square)

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Fine ribbon

Buttons, needle, and sewing thread

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1 Following the manufacturer’s directions, iron thefusible web to the wrong side of the fabric scraps you will be appliquéing to the placemat. Using thetemplates on page 186, draw the pot, leaves, andflowers on the paper backing of the fusible web, ordraw your own designs on it. Cut out the shapes andpeel off the backing paper. Arrange the shapes, rightside up, on the right side of the placemat, and ironthem on. For some flowers, iron a smaller flower shape,in a different color, onto a larger one.

2 Embroider the plant stem using simple running stitch(see page 160, step 2). Embroider the veins of the leaves in running stitch and the center of each flower with aFrench knot (see page 160, step 3) surrounded by straightstitches. Add French knots to the flower pot. Completethe placemat with running stitch around the edge in acontrasting color.

2 To embroider the bee, split the floss in half and embroiderthe shape using satin stitch (see page 1600, step 2) invarying sizes to build up the shape. Start with the brownbody, next embroider the yellow stripes, and then do thewings. Finally, embroider the legs and antennae usingbackstitch (see page 113, step 3).

1 Iron the fusible web to the fabrics for the cupcake or the plateof strawberries. Use the templates on page 186 to draw theshapes (simply drawing a circle for the plate). Cut them out,removing the backing, and iron them to the napkin. Embroiderrunning stitch along the cupcake case for the folds, or aroundthe edge of the plate. Treat the strawberries as for the napkinring, step 4.

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1 Cut a strip of fabric 8 x 31⁄4in (20 x 8cm) exactly on the straight grain. Use a carpenter’s square (setsquare) or the corner of a book to make sure it issquare. Fray the ends by teasing out the threadsparallel to them using a pin.

2 Turn under 1⁄4in (5mm) on each long edge;press. Hand sew this in place using runningstitch with contrasting embroidery floss.

3 Sew the button to one end ofthe ring. Thread fine ribbon

through an embroideryneedle and knot one end.At the other end of thenapkin ring, bring theneedle up from the wrong

side and insert it backthrough the fabric, leaving a

loop. Knot this end of the ribbon on the wrong side so that the loop is justbig enough to fit around the button.

4 Iron the fusible web to thefabrics for the strawberry, usethe templates on page 186 todraw the shapes, and then cutthem out. Iron the shapes to the center of the napkin ring.Embroider the veins of theleaves in running stitch, andadd French knots to the fruit for the seeds.

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1 Following the manufacturer’s directions, iron thefusible web to the wrong side of the fabric scraps you will be appliquéing to the placemat. Using thetemplates on page 186, draw the pot, leaves, andflowers on the paper backing of the fusible web, ordraw your own designs on it. Cut out the shapes andpeel off the backing paper. Arrange the shapes, rightside up, on the right side of the placemat, and ironthem on. For some flowers, iron a smaller flower shape,in a different color, onto a larger one.

2 Embroider the plant stem using simple running stitch(see page 160, step 2). Embroider the veins of the leaves in running stitch and the center of each flower with aFrench knot (see page 160, step 3) surrounded by straightstitches. Add French knots to the flower pot. Completethe placemat with running stitch around the edge in acontrasting color.

2 To embroider the bee, split the floss in half and embroiderthe shape using satin stitch (see page 1600, step 2) invarying sizes to build up the shape. Start with the brownbody, next embroider the yellow stripes, and then do thewings. Finally, embroider the legs and antennae usingbackstitch (see page 113, step 3).

1 Iron the fusible web to the fabrics for the cupcake or the plateof strawberries. Use the templates on page 186 to draw theshapes (simply drawing a circle for the plate). Cut them out,removing the backing, and iron them to the napkin. Embroiderrunning stitch along the cupcake case for the folds, or aroundthe edge of the plate. Treat the strawberries as for the napkinring, step 4.

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1 Cut a strip of fabric 8 x 31⁄4in (20 x 8cm) exactly on the straight grain. Use a carpenter’s square (setsquare) or the corner of a book to make sure it issquare. Fray the ends by teasing out the threadsparallel to them using a pin.

2 Turn under 1⁄4in (5mm) on each long edge;press. Hand sew this in place using runningstitch with contrasting embroidery floss.

3 Sew the button to one end ofthe ring. Thread fine ribbon

through an embroideryneedle and knot one end.At the other end of thenapkin ring, bring theneedle up from the wrong

side and insert it backthrough the fabric, leaving a

loop. Knot this end of the ribbon on the wrong side so that the loop is justbig enough to fit around the button.

4 Iron the fusible web to thefabrics for the strawberry, usethe templates on page 186 todraw the shapes, and then cutthem out. Iron the shapes to the center of the napkin ring.Embroider the veins of theleaves in running stitch, andadd French knots to the fruit for the seeds.

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quick idea china transfers

here’s the perfect way to

display your children’s artwork. Transfer

paper such as Lazertran allows you to

transfer images permanently onto glazed

ceramics and then “fix” the images by

baking the ceramics in your oven. You can

even wash the item afterward, though not in

the dishwasher. (The technique can also be

used if you varnish the ceramics afterward

rather than baking them—for example, for a

ceramic candleholder, which couldn’t be

put in the oven because the candle would

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copy all of your images onto a sheet

of paper the same size as your transfer paper, so that

you don’t waste any. The images will be the mirror image

of the final design. Ask a print shop to lazer copy it onto

the transfer paper. At home, following the manufacturer’s

directions, cut out each design, soak it in water until

the transfer loosens from the backing sheet, then slide

it face down onto the ceramic. Remove any air

bubbles with your fingers

fix the design by baking the ceramic in

the bottom of your oven at the lowest temperature

possible for at least an hour, then very gradually

increasing the temperature every quarter of an hour,

up to a maximum of 400°F (200°C/gas mark 7) after

two hours, until the image becomes shiny, like a

glaze—the longer you take, the better it will look.

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quick idea china transfers

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paper such as Lazertran allows you to

transfer images permanently onto glazed

ceramics and then “fix” the images by

baking the ceramics in your oven. You can

even wash the item afterward, though not in

the dishwasher. (The technique can also be

used if you varnish the ceramics afterward

rather than baking them—for example, for a

ceramic candleholder, which couldn’t be

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copy all of your images onto a sheet

of paper the same size as your transfer paper, so that

you don’t waste any. The images will be the mirror image

of the final design. Ask a print shop to lazer copy it onto

the transfer paper. At home, following the manufacturer’s

directions, cut out each design, soak it in water until

the transfer loosens from the backing sheet, then slide

it face down onto the ceramic. Remove any air

bubbles with your fingers

fix the design by baking the ceramic in

the bottom of your oven at the lowest temperature

possible for at least an hour, then very gradually

increasing the temperature every quarter of an hour,

up to a maximum of 400°F (200°C/gas mark 7) after

two hours, until the image becomes shiny, like a

glaze—the longer you take, the better it will look.

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quick idea covered buttons

covering buttons in an unexpected fabric

adds quirkiness and individuality to a garment. Use them

to replace existing buttons—there’s no need for them to

match the garment or each other—or sew groups of them

to the bottom of a sleeve or the shoulder of a jacket. Each

button requires only a small scrap of fabric, so you can

really go to town with your scrap bag and choose a great

combination of different colors and patterns, or opt for a

more coordinated theme.

covered-button kits are available,

in which the buttons have tiny hooks on the

underside and a disk that fits over the back, to

hold the fabric in place. However, it’s perfectly

possible to cover existing buttons, so long as the

buttons have a shank on the underside rather

than holes in the middle. Cut out a circle with a

diameter slightly less than twice the diameter of

the button. Using a needle and strong thread,

sew running stitch around the edge of the circle,

leaving long thread ends. Place the button upside

down in the center of the circle, and pull the

threads to gather up the fabric circle around the

button. Tie the ends of the thread in a tight knot.

If desired, iron fusible web onto the wrong side of

a contrasting fabric scrap, cut out a circle smaller

than the button, remove the backing paper, and

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quick idea covered buttons

covering buttons in an unexpected fabric

adds quirkiness and individuality to a garment. Use them

to replace existing buttons—there’s no need for them to

match the garment or each other—or sew groups of them

to the bottom of a sleeve or the shoulder of a jacket. Each

button requires only a small scrap of fabric, so you can

really go to town with your scrap bag and choose a great

combination of different colors and patterns, or opt for a

more coordinated theme.

covered-button kits are available,

in which the buttons have tiny hooks on the

underside and a disk that fits over the back, to

hold the fabric in place. However, it’s perfectly

possible to cover existing buttons, so long as the

buttons have a shank on the underside rather

than holes in the middle. Cut out a circle with a

diameter slightly less than twice the diameter of

the button. Using a needle and strong thread,

sew running stitch around the edge of the circle,

leaving long thread ends. Place the button upside

down in the center of the circle, and pull the

threads to gather up the fabric circle around the

button. Tie the ends of the thread in a tight knot.

If desired, iron fusible web onto the wrong side of

a contrasting fabric scrap, cut out a circle smaller

than the button, remove the backing paper, and

iron this circle to the front of the covered button.


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INTERIORS

Sania Pell has a degree in textiles fromEdinburgh College of Art. After graduating,she worked for one of London’s top textilestudios for seven years where her designs were purchased by companies such as Armani, Monsoon, Laura Ashley, Gap, andMarks & Spencer. To expand her experience,Sania then joined Elle Decoration magazineand retrained as a stylist. She now worksregularly for publications such as The SundayTelegraph and The Mail on Sunday. She isalso a visiting lecturer at Edinburgh Collegeof Art. Married with two young children, Sania lives in London.

Photographs by Penny Wincer

Printed in China

Create a stylish and individual home for next to nothing,using remnants of fabric, hand-me-down furniture, thecontents of your button box, and leftover paint. Withprojects for all the rooms of the house, plus great gift

ideas, The Homemade Home is packed with inspiring ideas, great styling suggestions, and the

practical information you need to get crafting.

the homem

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the homemadehome

50 handmadeprojects to createthe perfect home

for next to nothing

Sania Pell

With the same chainstores to be found on everyhigh street and in every shopping mall, it cansometimes seem difficult to inject individuality into your home without paying designer prices. Now The Homemade Home provides the solution.

Here designer and stylist Sania Pell provides 50 inspirational yet easy projects for you to make,all for next to nothing. Turn basic white bedlineninto something special by adding ribbon bordersand embroidered panels. Give old wooden furniturea facelift by repainting and adding paper collagedecoration. Recycle glass jars into stylish tealightholders, and use old teacups as pretty plantholders.Update lampshades by recovering with fabric orpaper. Create family heirlooms by framing specialpieces of children’s clothing, or display tinytreasures in wooden box frames. Turn feltedsweaters into appliquéed cushion covers or cozyscarves, and use the contents of your button box to revamp storage jars.

With easy-to-follow instructions and artworks, The Homemade Home will inspire you to get outthe paintbrushes and dust off the sewing machineand create a truly stylish and individual home.

£16.99US $24.95

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