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McKenna has written numerous books and patterns under the name Nancy Restuccia. Among them: HOLD IT! How to Sew Bags, Totes, Duffels, Pouches, & More |
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Hold It! is among the best books to have on your shelf for both personal projects and gift-giving. According to a review in the Art You Wear newsletter, "It's just one of those practical books that belongs in your library." Hold It! has easy-to-follow illustrated instructions on how to sew bags. Twenty-two bags with over 50 variations, including tote bags, jewelry bags, quilters bags, sleeping bags, tool bags, and book bags. Great gifts to sew for women, gifts for men, and gifts for children. Customer Comments: "Restuccia's directions are clear, ideas for variations are inspiring, and best of all the results of following and adapting her patterns have been excellent every time." "Your book on bags is so good and has real staying power--I ALWAYS bring it out at gift-giving season. Thanks!" Hold It! is out of print in its original form, but may be purchased in reprint or CD format from Make It Easy Sewing & Crafts. PUBLISH YOUR PATTERNS! How to Write, Print, and Market Your Design THE "must-have" book for pattern designers! And while this book is written about the pattern-publishing market, its advice and lessons are every bit as applicable to virtually any small business.If folks are always telling you, "You should sell that as a pattern," this book can help make your dream come true. You'll learn about: Getting your design from idea to paper...including how to write great instructions, create a smashing cover, and get it all printed Determining whether a pattern is likely to sell well Pricing for profit Advertising and promoting your patterns...including how to get free "ads" using targeted press releases, tips for doing trade shows within your budget, and getting your business on the Web - with or without your own Web site Protecting your legal interests...including registering your copyrights, earning your trademarks, and licensing your designs PLUS, "Publish Your Patterns!" is chock-full of specific company-contact information such as editors, publishers, distributors, suppliers, trade and consumer shows, and networking opportunities. If you've ever dreamed of your own pattern business, this book will tell you what's involved. If you're about to start one, it will help get you off on the right foot. And if you already have one up and running, it will give you lots of ideas and proven techniques for increasing sales and profitability. What folks are saying about Publish Your Patterns: "Destined to be a classic! Solid, jam-packed with no-nonsense information you can apply to any business, and featuring the things you need to know to successfully create and sell quality patterns." --Rosalie Cooke, editor of Art You Wear
"Anyone thinking about publishing patterns needs this book!" --Nancy Weber, pattern buyer for Checker Distributors
"Perfect for the beginning designer who doesn't know where to start to get her pattern business from the drafting table to the quilt shop." --Morna McEver Golletz, editor of The Professional Quilter
Purchase Publish Your Patterns! from Make It Easy Sewing & Crafts.
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