kraft-tex Style: kraft-tex Combines the Best of Leather & Fabric - Sew 27 Projects

C&T’s kraft•tex 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 kraft•tex 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 kraft•tex. ­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. ― Library Journal

Creative New SubstrateHere’s the best of leather and fabric in one product! It looks, feels and wears like leather, but sews, cuts and washes like fabric. Kraft-Tex, available in white, black and natural, can be used for nearly any kind of sewing project, mixed media work and book-making. Project sized rolls (19 inches by 1 ½ yards) retail for $12.95, or offer it to customers as yardage from the bolt. Find a great selection of patterns using Kraft-Tex in C&T Publishing’s new book, Kraft-Tex Style. A perfect merchandising bundle! ― American Quilt Retailer