Knotting Natural Bags & Belts: 18 Beautiful, Easy-to-Make Macramé Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) How to Create Sustainable Fashion Accessories from Cotton and Jute Step-by-Step, with Knot Guide Learn how to make your own sustainable fashion with macramé fiber art! 18 step-by-step projects for bohemian-inspired macramé belts, bags, and purses that are on-trend, yet timeless, and won't go out of style Use natural materials that are better for the earth like cotton, jute, and twine and say goodbye to wasteful fast fashion Beginner-friendly guide offers clear instructions and photos for each accessory, suggestions for supplies, and need-to-know knot tutorials Helpful advice called "Knotty Tips" can be found throughout for expert, fool-proof guidance every step of the way Author Stacy Malimban is a self-taught macramé artist and owner of Knotty By Nature Designs where she sells her handmade designs and original patterns, and offers workshops Discover the inspirational how-to guide that walks you through everything you need to know to make macramé art! Author Stacy Malimban began her macramé journey while planning her wedding. She had always wanted a "Camp Boho"-themed wedding with a macramé backdrop, table runners, and even keychain gift favors that would represent "tying the knot." She got to work learning how to bring her vision to life and soon was in love with the craft! As a self-taught macramé artist, Malimban wanted to provide complete beginners with the perfect starting point—the resource she wishes she'd had. Knotting Natural Bags & Belts is that guide! Inside these must-have 112 pages, you'll learn how to use natural materials to create chic macramé bags, belts, and other accessories with a laid-back, boho-chic style! Projects include: Cell Phone Travel Bag Fringed Cross-Body Purse Net Bag with Tassel Key Chain Night-Life Wristlet Bucket Bag with a Twist Simple Drawstring Purse Spiral Knot Top-Handle Bag Decorative Wine Bottle Bag Zen Yoga Mat Strap Timeless Square Knot Belt Boho Diamonds Belt And more! Each trendy and functional design includes repetitive patterns of basic knots so you can easily grasp the craft, grow your confidence, and eventually explore more advanced patterns and knots. With 18 step-by-step macramé projects that include clear instructions and high-quality photography, you will learn over a dozen macramé knots as you make fun fashion accessories from cotton and jute cord. This complete project guide is great for crafters who want to make fashion design accessories that will turn heads without harming the planet or breaking the bank. You'll have a blast creating a collection of knot macramé crafts and discovering your own personal style! Perfect for beginners, as well as macramé enthusiasts of any skill level, with Knotting Natural Bags & Belts, you can enjoy this popular fiber art and make your own hand-knotted masterpieces that will enhance your everyday wardrobe and never go out of style! "An easy-to-follow primer on creating macramé bags and belts... Novices will appreciate these charming, simple projects." —Publishers Weekly "Stacy's book is ideal for artists looking to explore macramé in ways that are both timeless and on-trend." —Katherine Lile, author of Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects: 16 Home Accessories to Make with a Simple Stitch. by Stacy Summer Malimban (Author) Type PDF Size 80 MB Print length 112 pages Language English Publication date June 20, 2023