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CONNIE HESTER: Fiber collage artist, Tailored fashion knitwear designer, Author of quilting books, Designer of wearable art and hand knit clothing and accessory patterns, and Instructor.
Cloth Book Covers - Fabric Art Cloth Book Covers: Fabric collage art on cloth book covers for books or for optional blank journal inserts, each with a one-of-a-kind fiber art collage sewn through all fabric layers. Make fabulous gifts.
Knit with Fabric - Purses: Designer purses knit from strips of fabric, with self-fabric cloth lining.
Knit with Fabric - Purses Pattern: Pattern for knitting your own designer purse with strips of fabric.
Purse Pattern: Pattern for sewing a patched or solid handbag with optional embellishable insert.
Shopping Eco Bag Pattern: Environmentally conscious fabric shopping bag pattern. Same size as standard brown paper grocery bag. Perfect for other shopping needs as well. Great gift - to a friend OR to yourself!
Collage - Fiber Collage Art: Fabric collage art for the wall. Layered and stitched fabrics, threads, images, and text for the wall.
Cloth Book Covers - Fabric Art Cloth Book Covers: Fabric collage art on cloth book covers. Layered, sewn, and quilted fabrics, threads, images, and text on a small scale. Unlined paper journal inserts available as well.
Quilted Fiber Art: Stitched layers of fabrics and threads for the wall.
Stranded Knit Vest Pattern: Pattern for hand knitted stranded vest using sock weight yarn eyelet edgings. Individualized detailed directions per size.
Striped Shirt Long Sleeves Pattern: Pattern for hand knit striped long sleeved shirt with eyelet edgings using sock weight yarn. Individualized detailed instructions for 12 sizes.
Knit Hemmed Jacket Pattern: Pattern for hand knitted tailored jacket using sock weight yarn with hemmed (or faced) edges, double-knit collar, and short sleeves. Tailoring options include step-by-step individualized directions for inserting short rows and/or vertical bust darts for contoured fit. Jacket may also be made without such shaping.
Knit Short Jacket Pattern: Pattern for hand knitted short tailored jacket with lapel collar and short sleeves. Options for knitting with or without short-row shaping for even more form fitting. A quick knit. Second version available in lighter-weight, fingering/sock-weight yarn with options for short-row shaping as well as knit vertical bust darts.
Knit Eyelet Shirt Pattern: Pattern for hand knitted eyelet shirt with knit edging along bottom, sleeve, and neckline edges. Sleeve cap shaped to hang stylishly without flaring out and up by 45-degrees at bottom edge.
Hand Knit Socks Pattern: Pattern for hand knit lace socks. Reinforced heel. Information included for adapting to personal fit.
Sock Pattern: Pattern for hand knit socks with stranded or intarsia-knit black and white checked turn-down cuff and contrasting heel.
Knit Eyelet Socks Patterns: Patterns for hand knitted socks with overall Butterfly Eyelet pattern, for Daisy Eyelet pattern, and for Single Eyelet pattern scattered over the sock. Reinforced heels and Stockinette Stitch soles.
Knit Tank Top Pattern: Basic knit tank top with knit eyelet edgings for interest and narrow shoulders for slenderizing styling. Easy. Versatile. Detailed directions for 8 sizes, from 35 1/2" - 60" finished chest measurement.
Hand Knit Dress Pattern: Pattern for popular designer knitted dress with classic style and flattering fit.
Knit with Fabric - Purses Pattern: Pattern for purse knit from strips of fabric, with side gussets and top hem.
Knit Hemmed Vest Pattern: Pattern for hand knit pullover vest using sock weight yarn with lowered armholes and narrower shoulder styling. Intarsia-knit pattern blocks along bottom edge. Light and cool year-round wear.
Knitting Bust Darts: Tutorial explaining how to use knitted short-rows and vertical darts to create custom contour shaping in hand knit garments. Includes how to determine the size required, how to add them to existing knit patterns, and how to knit them.
Flirty Business Jacket Pattern: Pattern for tailored hand knitted jacket with subtle flirty peplum. Detailed instructions and measurements for 8 sizes, 35" - 61" finished chest.
Beaded Knit Top Pattern with Beading Tutorial: Pattern for elegant sleeveless hand knitted beaded top. Knit eyelet edging. Narrow shoulder styling. Detailed instructions and measurements for 8 sizes, 33 1/2" through 60" finished garment chest. Illustrated beading tutorial. Perfect for weddings.
Jacquard Knit Jacket Pattern: Elegant stranded jacquard knitted jacket using sock weight yarn with Chanel collar and overall damask design repeat. Couture knit finishes. Bottom edge, cuff, and front edge hems. Chanel collar with under-collar. Fair Isle knitting of 2-color stranding per row.
Stranded Knit Jacket Pattern: Tailored stranded damask knitted jacket with Chanel collar and overall jacquard design repeat. Couture knit finishes. Bottom edge, cuff, and front edge hems. Chanel collar with under-collar. Sock weight yarn used.
Damask Knit Coat Pattern: Damask tailored couture knit sweater coat with side shaping and doubled kimono collar. Bottom edge, cuff, and front edge hems. Original stranded jacquard design repeat. Uses sock weight yarn.
Stranded Colorwork Jacket Pattern: Stranded colorwork tailored designer knit sweater jacket pattern. Chanel-style jewel neckline. Original damask pattern repeat. Couture finished edges.
Stranded Colorwork Jacket Pattern, Version B: Same stranded colorwork hand knitted jacket pattern as above, except for a neckline which is 1/2" larger all around. Same original damask pattern repeat and couture finishes.
Lapel Collar Jacket Pattern: Hand knitted tailored lapel collar jacket with back pleat and side shaping using sock weight yarn. All edges faced or hemmed. Knit collar and undercollar.
Picot Hemmed Tank Pattern: Hand knitted sleeveless top with picot hemmed edges along bottom, armholes, and neckline. Eyelet trim above bottom edge as well as an eyelet motif below front neckline.
Beaded Knit Jacket Pattern: Wedding or special evening knitwear. Bridal, mother-of-the-bride, or wedding guest beaded tailored hand knitted jacket with Chanel collar. Couture knit finishes. Crisp bottom edge, cuff, and front edge hems and facings. Chanel collar with under-collar. Illustrated beading tutorial. Heavenly depth and body created with 1-color stranding per row.
Bulky Knit Coat Pattern: Tailored bulky knitted coat with crisp turn edge on faced shawl collar. Side shaping and 2 fashion buttons with option for buttonholes or loops.
Hemmed Peplum Jacket Pattern: Knit jacket with faced and hemmed edges. Flirty subtle peplum, double-knit collar, and optional textural border patterning along center front and bottom with crisp turn edges. Worsted weight yarn.
Knit Peplum Cardigan Pattern: Hand knit cardigan with peplum and hemmed and faced edges. Double-knit collar and optional textural border patterning along center front and bottom with crisp turn edges. Fingering/sock weight yarn.
Simple Basic Cardigan Pattern: Pattern for simple, basic hand knit cardigan with shawl collar. Heavenly soft and drapey rayon sock weight yarn. Front and cuff edges finished with knit-on i-cord. Fronts meet at center front. Side 'seams' increase outwards from bust to bottom edge.
Sleeveless Top with Intarsia Lace Inserts Pattern: Pattern for simple, basic hand knit sleeveless top with intarsia eyelet lace inserts knit into place. Eyelet lace edging on bottom, neckline, and armhole edges. Side shaping increases gently from armhole down to bottom edge.
Jacket with Eyelet Tucks Pattern: Pattern for knit jacket with eyelets mimicking pintuck placement on the front yokes and sleeve caps. Double-knit collar and border patterning along peplum bottom and buttoned front edges. Hemmed finish on bottom, front, and cuff edges. Worsted weight. Sizes 35" to 61" finished chest.
Openwork Knit Jacket Pattern: Pattern for openwork knit jacket with three-quarter-length sleeves. Rolled shawl collar. Sizes 36" to 61" finished chest.
Peplum Jacket Pattern with Border Trim and Double-Knit Collar: Pattern for knit hemmed jacket with feminine textural border trim along peplum bottom, front, and cuff edges. Double-knit collar and buttoning front faced edges. Worsted weight. Sizes 35" to 61" finished chest.
Knit T-Shirt Top Pattern: Pattern for hand knit t-shirt with eyelet edging along bottom, sleeve, and neckline edges. Jewel neckline. Shaped sleeve cap. Subtle overall stitch pattern.
Knit Stranded Shawl Collar Jacket Pattern: Pattern for hand knitting stranded shawl collar jacket. Original overall jacquard pattern. Very detailed instructions. Hemmed and faced edges. Sock weight yarn.
Tee Top - Tucked Yoke Pattern: Pattern for hand knit tee top with tucked yoke and eyelet edging along bottom, sleeve, and neckline edges. Jewel neckline with single back button closure. Shaped sleeve cap. Subtle overall stitch pattern.
Basic Worsted Cardigan Pattern: Pattern in worsted weight yarn for simple, basic hand knit cardigan with shawl collar. Front and cuff edges finished with optional knit-on i-cord. Fronts meet at center front. Side "seams" feature a-line "swing" shaping with increases from bust to bottom edge.
Tunic with Insert Pattern: Knit A-line tunic with three-quarter length sleeves. Eyelet edging along bottom, cuff, and neck edges. Front insert. Single button closure at back neck edge. Tailored fitting for 8 sizes.
Shawl Collar Peplum Cardigan Pattern: Pattern for hand knit shawl collar cardigan with two button closure and peplum. Subtle eyelet edging on bottom edge and cuffs. Crisp faced front edges. Very detailed instructions with measurements and counts for stitches and rows throughout. Sizes 34 1/2" - 61" finished cardigan chest measurement. Worsted weight yarn.
Sleeveless Eyelet Tank Pattern: Hand knitting pattern for sleeveless eyelet lace tank top. Knit eyelet edging on bottom edge, jewel neckline, and armholes. Single button closure at back neck. Super easy pattern stitch. Detailed instructions with measurements for 8 sizes, 33 3/4" - 60 1/2" finished chest measurement. Fingering/sock weight yarn.
Knit TShirt Long Sleeves Pattern: Hand knitted pattern for eyelet tshirt with jewel neckline. Single button closure at back neck. Eyelet pattern stitch optional. Detailed instructions with measurements for 12 sizes, 36 1/2" - 62" finished chest measurement. Fingering/sock weight yarn.
Easy Shawl Collar Cardigan Pattern: Super easy shawl collar cardigan knitted with or without i-cord edging. Detailed instructions for Sizes 35" - 61" finished garment chest measurement. Any worsted weight yarn or combo of yarns constituting worsted weight.
Sleeveless Fine Weight Top: Super easy basic sleeveless top in fine weight yarn with eyelet edgings. Detailed instructions for Sizes 33 3/4" - 60 1/2" finished garment chest measurement. Any fine weight yarn matching gauge will work. I used 5/2 perle cotton for lightweight comfort in humid heat. Single button closure at back neck.
Basic Pullover: Super easy basic pullover sweater with garter stitch eyelet edgings. Detailed instructions for Sizes 36 1/2" - 62" finished garment chest measurement. Any yarn matching gauge will work. Jewel neckline with single button closure at back neck.
Stranded Jacquard Coat: Strikingly elegant tailored-fit stranded jacquard coat. Hems at bottom of body as well as sleeves. Faced front/neckline band with optional pair of buttons and buttonholes. Optional colored intarsia motifs along bottom border areas of body and sleeves. Detailed instructions for Sizes 35" - 61" finished garment chest measurement. Any yarn matching gauge will work.
Fat Quarters Skirt Pattern: Pattern for sewing our irresistible collections of fat quarters into one-of-a-kind skirts. Placket waistband also includes elastic for a more comfortable fit. Front designer pockets.
Jumper, Dress and Shirt Pattern: Sewing pattern for pullover jumper, sleeveless or short-sleeved dress, and sleeveless or short-sleeved shirt - all from this one pattern packet. Single pattern pieces for the front and the back of each item. Can be ready to wear in 3 hours!
5-Tier Skirt, Dress, Jumper Pattern: So many patterns in one! Darling 5-tier skirt on this dress (or jumper) which can be worn with or without a stylish overblouse. The overblouse hemline slopes down towards the center back for a very flattering silhouette.
Scoop Neck Jumper, Vest Pattern: Both a scoop necked jumper and vest are included in this pattern packet. Bodice can be plain, quilted, or embellished as desired. Side pockets at jumper waist.
Tucked Dress Pattern: Long tucks across entire front and back bodices create a stylish dress, alone or under a unique vest. Would also make a comfy nightgown.
Halloween Vest Pattern: Create a show-stopping Halloween vest with contrasting tuxedo collar and unique leafy trim along the bottom edge.
Christmas Vest Pattern: Very popular vest pattern has whimsical seasonal motifs. Would also be perfect for a stylish school spirit vest.
Purse Pattern: Sew a solid, pieced, or quilted purse with this immensely popular handbag pattern. Optional insert for contrasting fabric or embellishment.
Sweatshirt Jacket Pattern: Purchased sweatshirt make-over with blanket-stitch trim, appliqués, and button-flowers. Raw-edge appliqué with machine embroidery worked from the wrong side with floss in the bobbin. All technique instructions and design patterns included.
Shopping Eco Bag Pattern: Save a tree or a landfill from paper and plastic shopping bags. This pattern produces the same size bag as a standard brown paper grocery bag. Keep it simple, or embellish to make shopping even more fun.
Improvisational Design in Quilts using paper foundations - BOOK: This book provides a system to help bridge the gap between the traditional quilt and the unique spontaneity of the improvisational art quilt. Sixty original paper foundation patterns with many illustrations of sample combinations with each other. This offers thumbnail views of secondary shapes which can be created simply through block, color, value, and print placement.
WINNING WAYS To Make Quilts - BOOK: 28 patterns for quilted clothing and quilts. Quilt construction tips and speed piecing techniques which produce proven blue ribbon quilt results. Machine quilting instruction for 4 different techniques. Time-honored quilt designs reduced to simple elements for easy assembly.
Quilt Patterns: Begin with time-honored, classic quilt patterns. Broken down into simple segments and modern time-saving techniques. Then, add a spark of the unexpected to make them truly unique.
Quilt Patterns: Time-honored, classic quilt patterns broken down into simple segments and modern time-saving techniques. Adding a spark of the unexpected makes them truly unique.
Improvisational Design in Quilts using paper foundations - BOOK: 60 paper foundation patterns designed to help bridge the gap between the traditional quilt and the unique spontaneity of the improvisational art quilt. Many illustrations of sample combinations with each other, providing thumbnail views of secondary shapes which can be created simply through block, color, value, and print placement.
WINNING WAYS To Make Quilts - BOOK: 28 patterns for quilts and quilted clothing with winning quilt construction tips, speed piecing techniques, and 4 machine quilting techniques. Quilt designs reduced to simple elements for easy assembly.
Improvisational Design in Quilts using paper foundations - BOOK: Bridge the gap between traditional quilts and the unique spontaneity of the improvisational art quilt with Connie Hester's tips and her unique paper foundation pattern blocks. Sixty pattern blocks and their reverse views are included, as are illustrations on each page which demonstrate the unique shapes which can be produced by rotating blocks and changing colors, values, and other elements in each piece of each block.
WINNING WAYS To Make Quilts - BOOK: Construction and design tips for achieving winning results with quilts. Twenty-eight patterns are included for both clothing and quilts.
Knitting Bust Darts: Tutorial illustrates and explains in detail how to incorporate knitted short-rows and vertical darts into hand knit garments in order to create custom contour shaping. Includes determining how large to make them, adding them to existing knit patterns, and knitting them in different ways to create various desired shapes.
Personalized Labels Tutorial: Make your own personalized labels for garments and handmade items.
Free Hat Pattern: Hand-knit hat with contrasting turned-up brim and optional attached applique.
Santa Bottle Topper Pattern: Knit and felted Santa hat with wired squiggle which sits atop beverage bottles during the Christmas holidays.
Invisible Neckline Stitches Pick-Up: How to pick up stitches along a neckline and leave a join-line which is invisible on both the inside and the outside of the garment.
Knitting Needle Size Selection and Gauge: Frustrations of sloppy gauge specifications (to indicate the needle and stitch size requirements), inaccurate yarn weight (to indicate the size of the yarn strands), and inconsistent wpi (wraps of yarn per inch).
Tennis Footie Socks Pattern: Hand knit tennis footie socks with elastic casing and reinforced heel. Instructions for both fine fingering weight and fingering weight gauges.
Eyelet Footies Pattern: Hand knit eyelet footies with elastic casing and reinforced heel. Instructions for adjusting for custom fit.
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