The sewing projects in ZigZag Rope Sewing Projects has some cute projects, but the book does leave something to be desired.

The projects were okay and easy enought. It would be a great gift book, could come with a kit. The photos were easy to follow and great for the descriptions

I honestly had no idea you could sew on rope, I thought it was too thick. These projects seem fun and the instructions along with the pictures teach how to complete them well. And give inspiration for other projects too!

I recently had the pleasure of exploring Katherine Lile's "Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects," and I must say, the projects in this book are beautiful and very trendy, unlike many craft books out there.

However, it is important to note that you really should use a heavy-duty sewing machine to complete these projects. I wouldn't risk a regular sewing machine on this, and there's not really an option to do without a machine altogether. Lile does provide some helpful tips and tricks for working with rope, but it is still essential to have the right equipment to achieve the desired results.

Assuming you have the proper equipment, the projects in this book are absolutely worth the effort. From bags and baskets to coasters and trivets, Lile has created a diverse range of functional and beautiful items. The step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs provided in each project make it easy to follow along, even if you are new to sewing with rope.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

The book would be a good addition to a craft collection. I have seen some how to videos of this on social media, but they are often fast and quick. This is the first book I have looked at that goes through the steps in detail. I appreciate the detail and pacing.

This is a very detailed book with step by step instructions and photos. I especially like the fabric wrapped projects as you always wind up with strips of fabric and this is a great use for them. There are lots of projects from baskets to light covers to placemats and lots more. The oblong basket with the twisted top edging is very pretty and different. This book goes through everything from supplies to projects. I recommend this book for anyone who sees and is looking for a new project to try.

This book is a great introductions to making projects with rope. I have bought coasters, bowls, etc made out of rope for our house and for gifts. So I thought this book would be interesting.
The first 50 pages of the book are about getting started in making rope projects. There is a lot of information in this part of the book including types of rope and her recommendation of what ropes to use. She also describes the best sewing machines to use to make these projects and how to use your sewing machine to make them.
The table of contents with page numbers has a list of the projects you can make. There are great pictures in the book that show finished projects.

I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a huge fan of rope baskets, they make a room so warm and inviting and are soft and forgiving to children.

I’ve never made one myself but after reading this book especially with all of the helpful pictures I feel like I could make rope baskets myself. Awesome crafting/DIY book.

5/5

As a fellow sewist and crafter I should have STEERED CLEAR of this book because now I have the itch to make some rope projects! Like I needed more hobbies! Katherine makes it seem so simple and doable even if I’ve never done anything like this before! The precise machine settings for each pattern, including stitch length, and stitch width along with the fantastic clear pictures and written instructions make simple to follow. Great use of both imperial and metric sizes!!

I also really enjoyed the styling pictures throughout! Always nice to see how you can utilize the crafts you make!

BOOK: Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects by Katherine Lile
GENRE: Crafts
RELEASE DATE August 23, 2022

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in crafts. It has beautiful color pictures and very easy to follow instructions. This is a wonderful crafts book.

I fell in love with this book right away. Browsing through the book while deciding where to start, I instantly noticed the gorgeous photographs and detailed instructions. I realised the book was perfect to explore a new craft like rope sewing with the added bonus of utilising any fabric scraps in my stash. All one needs is a sewing machine to do the projects.

The projects are easy enough to follow and Lile has definitely simplified the whole process. As the blurb suggests one can make gorgeous personalised gifts for family and friends with a little bit of practice. Moreover, she has planned each project in this book to lead to the next. Her hope is that as one masters these simplified techniques the crafter will go on to be creative and make them their own. Quite a boast. Um… I could not help wondering if this were true? My mind was made up. I was going to start at the beginning.

Beautifully illustrated, Lile liberally uses photographs to demonstrate difficult and complicated tasks, making each one a doable. Thus one learns to make a simple base and progresses to the walls of a basket which can be varied in shape. She takes one through every move both descriptively and with photographs often for each step. Its as good as having her personally present with me on my crafting adventure.

She starts with the basics of different kinds of ropes, comparing their strengths and weaknesses for each project, why one particular rope would be more favourable than the others to, the sewing machine and the zigzag stitch one might use. Lile doesn’t hold back. She goes into considerable depth on each topic to teach one the rudiments of rope sewing. Every project has beginners tips where she pre-empts problems by anticipating them. Moreover, as she asserted in the introduction, each project does indeed lead to the next. Thus by starting at the beginning and progressing to the very end ones’ rope sewing expertise increases with each project. This also serves to encourage the crafter to continue in their new found hobby. I particularly liked how she inspired the crafter to be imaginative suggesting variations for each project.

While still on my journey of rope crafting, I tend to agree that Lile has indeed written a book that even a newbie crafter can if they like the craft continue in their own creative journey. How often has one wanted to delve into a particular craft but can’t find a suitably meticulous book? This book is certainly for the crafter who wants to try a new craft, for those who have never crafted before and this is their first crafting moment, for the failed rope crafter and anyone else in between. Its sure to inspire. Buy it for oneself or as a gift safe in the knowledge that you will not be disappointed.

A clear, easy-to-follow guide to creating rope baskets, coasters, placemats, and more with a sewing machine. The author spends a lot of time upfront on the details (stitch widths, tension, angles, etc.) so readers have a good grasp of the techniques (and what could go wrong) before starting. The projects start out easy (round coasters) and each builds on the previous as we progress from flat to round to ovals. She mixes in ways to customize projects to our own style or decor with fabric wrapping, dyeing, and the addition of braid trim and handles. The photos are excellent, and the projects cover all the basics and more.

I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.
This covers how to create various containers, bags, and flat pieces using a sewing machine and rope. There are many pictures to go along with the instructions.
While this was an interesting book and craft, it was solely focused on machine sewing. There were no alternatives or advice about if a person was hand-sewing which is my preferred method.

This was a fun and informative read. I have always been interested in working with rope and this book is a great starting place. There is great explanation of what you will need and why. Each set of instructions includes photos and detailed instruction. The projects also build one on another so you learn new skills gradually as you continue through the book. This is a wonderful resource for anyone interested learning to work with rope.

Like many, I picked up just about any hobby you could think of during Covid. So when I saw NetGalley had a hobby book about rope sewing projects, I knew that this was something I wanted to learn about. I appreciated the clear instructions, various pictures, and tips in the beginning of the book. The end results look beautiful! Highly recommend this book If you have a sewing machine!

A nice book and very well made! It explains everything the crafter needs to know to do his project! I liked the visual composition of the handbook.

I love craft books that have lots of cute and appealing projects and this is one of them! What’s more - they all result in useful end products. I especially love those items that have colorful interwoven fabric.

The step-by-step instructions are well-written and are accompanied by clear photographs.

Really a good skill to have in order to make lovely gifts for others or for yourself! Once you’ve learned the techniques, you can design and make your own creations.

5 stars from me.

Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is a well written and accessible tutorial guide with projects for utilitarian and decorative objects made from rope/twine by Katherine Lile. Released 16th Nov 2022 by Fox Chapel on their Landauer imprint, it's 152 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. 

The 16 (by my count) included projects are really attractive and many are useful and will make welcome gifts for others or for readers themselves. There are coasters, bags/totes, and baskets aplenty with varied and creative finishes. The tools and materials couldn't be easier: a sewing machine with zigzag capability and rope in various thicknesses. The rope used in the book's galleries is cotton braided rope (think clothesline cotton rope) in various thicknesses from 1/8th to 3/8ths inch. The included project tutorials are built around 3/16" and 5/16" (5 and 8mm). 

The tutorial photos are clear and easy to understand. Each tutorial includes many pics of the project steps and final product. Tools and supplies are given in a bullet list with estimated lengths of rope for different diameter rope included for each piece. Measurements are given in both imperial (American) and metric units (yay!). Tips and tricks are provided in highlighted text boxes throughout the book. The author has also included a lot of creative finishing techniques for dying, fabric wrapping, stitch enhancements, knots, etc which will be useful for other creative projects. Project templates are not provided, but the shapes are simple (circular, oval, coiled tubes, etc) and all the measurements for the finished projects are provided. 

Readers with some experience with sewing and crafting could definitely use this book and produce a useful and attractive finished project, armed with supplies and only this book for instruction. Highly recommended for makers' groups, crafting/fibrearts guilds, home studio use, and public library acquisition.

Five stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I received an electronic copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is an excellent tutorial on sewing with rope and fabric scraps to make a wide selection of useful items. You may want to be skilled with a sewing machine already before trying to sew with rope.

This book was interesting. There are many tips and tricks to rope sewing. I feel that this would take a lot of practice and a sewing machine with the right clearance as your items gets taller. For me, this is a one and done. The photos are beautiful and the explanations are clear. If you want to sew bowls etc., this book is worth a look.

Thank to the author, Fox Chapel Publishers, Landauer Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.