kraft-tex Style

C&T's krafttex product is a washable, sewable, paper-based substitute for leather or vinyl. It's ecofriendly, easy to clean, and very durable, making it suitable for a variety of uses, such as handbags, household accessories (e.g., place mats or coasters), and jewelry. This collection of projects, compiled by Stash editor Cerda and featuring numerous designers who have written books or contributed projects to other Stash publications, serves as a commercial for the product. There's no denying that krafttex is versatile - the projects showcase painted, sewn, embroidered, distressed, and dyed variations - and the leatherlike appearance and durability without the need for specialty leather-cutting and -sewing tools is a selling point. Many of the designs are clever and will appeal to Stash's typical readership of young, hip, modern crafters, and the book will likely accomplish what it sets out to do, which is promote and sell krafttex. _VERDICT _ Crafters who enjoy sewing projects with a variety of interesting embellishments (and who don't mind a little marketing with their projects) may enjoy this collection.

Have you heard of Kraft-tex? No? Well, let me introduce you. You are going to fall.in.love. I did. You know that little tag on the back of your favorite old pair of Levi's Jeans? You thought it was printed leather, didn't you? It used to be. But now manufacturers use products like Kraft-tex-a tough paper that performs like fabric. It is durable, flexible, washable, paint-able, dye-able, stamp-able, sew-able, emboss-able, fold-able...getting the idea? You can make almost anything with this stuff. And that's what you get to see in krafttex Style. The great thing about Kraft-tex is that you can use the raw edge (without turning it under or hemming it) because it won't fray or rip....This book is filled with so many cool projects. You'll be so inspired to make, paint, sew and create with Kraft-tex.

Haven't tried any of the projects in the book yet but am looking forward to doing a few of them. Project instructions are very well written, photos are excellent!