The Happy Bicycle by Kathy Mcgee
For cyclists who want to take their style into high gear, The Happy Bicycle comprises a collection of 15 bicycle accessories that are functional and fun. Irresistibly charming, this book offers full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for helmet covers, totes, embellished bells, baskets, and more. After all, shouldn’t a bike look as good as rides? • Kathy McGee of Hemma Designs presents chic bike accessories for 5 riding adventures, including rainyday rides • Functional and fashionable—these 15 sewing projects use durable materials such as oilcloth and laminated cotton for long-wearing, easy-cleaning accessories • With plenty of how-to instructions and photographs, even a crafting novice can complete these projects • Pattern pullouts included
Now here's something completely different: The Happy Bicycle shares with us an astounding variety of DIY goodies to spruce up our two-wheelersThere's a great mix of functional and fun, practical and pretty to get us pimping our rides in no time! For multi-talented makers (really, that's most of us), there are knitting and painting projects as well as fantastic sewing projects.Picking out faves is almost impossible, but we'll do our best. You guys, there's the Jordis Crossbar Clutch, an ingenious clutch/crossbody bag that straps into place on your crossbar. The Magdalena Quilted Panniers attach to each side of your bicycle rack for ample storage and then can be carried tote-bag-style by their gorgeous wooden handles. For a really fun short-term project, grab your favorite ribbons and whip up the Petra Handle Streamers to blow in the wind on your pedaling journeys. There are 16 projects in this book, and we think the hardest part is picking which to make first! Generation Q Magazine, Jan/Feb 2015 If you love your bike, you will love this book, especially if you have an older-style bike. There are many different bag designs to make - all of them practical and bright, plus some that are purely whimsical. A flower bell anyone? Most projects are for sewing only, while one involves painting and there are a couple of knitted ones as well. There is a cute pieced skirt guard made from oilcloth that will also make your wheels immediately identifiable. With all the options given for carrying your gear, you could change the look of your bike to match your outfit, if you were that way inclined, or create some lovely gifts for others who like to ride. Love Sewing Australia Magazine, January 2015
Kathy McGee, a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, designed apparel and accessories for large retail companies, but her love of textiles and handicrafts led her to start her own sewing pattern and fabric design company, Hemma Design. Kathy lives in Minnesota. hemmadesign.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9781607058267 |
| ISBN 10 | 160705826X |
| Title | The Happy Bicycle |
| Author | Kathy Mcgee |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | C & T Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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