How to Sew: Basics

Author: The Editors of David & Charles
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 0715338862
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
A brief introduction to the basics of sewing, perfect for beginners or advanced sewers interested in a refresher. This brilliant little guide covers all the essential basics of sewing, including how to choose the best fabrics and threads for projects, in clear and simple points. Learn skills in amazing sewing crafts such as cross-stitch, patchwork and quilting. This book provides all you need to know to start your own projects today, including indispensable advice for inserting zips and making and using bias bindings.

101 Sewing Secrets

Author: Creative Publishing International Editors
Publisher: Random House Canada
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Provides tips on organizing and storing fabric, the art of copying, and designer tips and techniques.

Sewing 101

Author: Editors of Quarry Books
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1631597574
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
Sewing 101, now in paperback, is a complete entry-level sewing course taught through 20 step-by-step projects for garments and home décor. Have you always wanted to try sewing but aren’t sure where to begin? Sewing 101 teaches you everything you need to know for successful machine sewing. Sewing Basics gives you a firm foundation for learning to sew, offering essential guidance for your sewing machine, fabrics, patterns, and supplies. The Projects are arranged progressively, from simple garments like T-shirts, skirts, and aprons, to more challenging home décor items such as a blankets, tablecloths, and Roman shades. Each project introduces and explores new sewing skills in depth. Variations will inspire you to create your own designs. Beginners will also find the accompanying online videos that present the techniques in action an invaluable resource. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that present projects supported with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.

The Act of Sewing

Author: Sonya Philip
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611808332
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
Express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body! Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type. After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.

Sewing 101

Author: Ashley Hough
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781629974774
Category : Sewing
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Learn tips and techniques for sewing. Unleash your creativity and master the practical skill of sewing with the help of two veteran seamstresses as they walk you through lessons designed for all levels of expertise.

Free-Motion Quilting 101

Author: Ashley Nickels
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781641550024
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Quilters want to finish their quilts--and that means doing their own machine quilting. In Free-Motion Quilting 101, teacher and quilter Ashley Nickels provides in-depth instruction on learning the technique of free-motion quilting, combined with simple small projects that reinforce the technique. Quilters will have fun while learning the necessary steps to complete a quilting project. Free-Motion Quilting 101 is divided into three parts--workbook-style practice; project session and in-depth reference for finishing a quilt 15 foundational designs 3 simple projects and 1 larger project that is a culmination of the techniques learned in the book Free-Motion Quilting 101 is squarely on mastering the technique on a regular home sewing machine and will be the book new quilters pick up first to learn how to free-motion quilt successfully.

Sewing 101, Revised and Updated

Author: Creative Publishing International
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589235746
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Written with the absolute beginner in mind, this book teaches all the basics for machine sewing with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Sewing skills are learned by working on projects, beginning with something very easy and getting progressively more difficult as the reader works through the book. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The projects are divided into two sections: garment sewing and home decor/accessory sewing, making this the most comprehensive beginner's book available. The accompanying online videos include complete step-by-step sewing basics, demonstrate all projects, and offer the complete book pages in PDF format.

The Sewtionary

Author: Tasia St. Germaine
Publisher: Krause Publications Incorporated
ISBN: 9781440238321
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 255

Book Description
Introduces common sewing terms and techniques through easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials.

Easy Home Sewing Projects

Author: Charlie Moorby
Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
ISBN: 9781620082843
Category : House furnishings
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This bright and inspiring collection of quick and easy home sewing projects will help you give your dwelling a speedy fabric makeover, with inspirational ideas for every room.

101 Great Ways to Sew a Metre

Author: Rebecca Yaker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715337783
Category : Machine sewing
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
Gather your fabric odds and ends and start sewing! In just a few hours you can turn a single metre of pretty cloth into a sturdy shopping tote, cuddly plush turtle, or any of 99 other gift-worthy Items. All the pieces for sewing success are here great patterns in a special pull-out pocket, easy instructions, and creative inspiration.