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5) Debbie Shore's sewing room secrets: Machine sewing :top tips and techniques for successful sewing
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Fresh, contemporary designs coupled with simple, easy-to-follow instructions make this book a recipe for success. All of the projects use just half a yard (about half a metre) of fabric, making them ideal for using up scraps and oddments left over from other projects or sold off cheaply by your favorite fabric store. The basic techniques you need to know are explained clearly at the beginning of the book, and every step-by-step project is accompanied...
Publisher
Creative Publishing international, a member of Quayside Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to sew using hand stiches as well as sewing machines. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time. Five simple projects will introduce...
Author
Publisher
Interweave
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Beautiful handmade gifts for all occasions! In Present Perfect, you'll discover gifts to sew for all of life's major celebrations: birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, new homes, new babies, or simply "just because." Betz White, known for her earth- and family-friendly designs, offers a new collection of sewing projects for you to stitch and give to those you love. Projects include cuddly toys for babies and toddlers, clever bags and accessories...
Author
Publisher
Sixth&Spring Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're a total novice or practically a pro, this indispensable guide from McCall's is packed with instructions, tips, and fascinating facts that every sewer needs. From mastering the most basic techniques to the ins and outs of using a sewing machine, from mending tears to altering, embellishing, and finishing, this beautifully presented and richly illustrated book has the lowdown"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Contains instructions for sewing projects that can be created with only one yard of fabric, including clothing, aprons, bags, toys, and other items organized by type of fabric, and provides pattern pieces and a review of basic sewing techniques.
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Create your own unique clothes to fit your personality and your shape. This stylish, instructive book from The Great British Sewing Bee 's Jenniffer Taylor shows you how to make and adapt your own clothes in a simple, no-fuss way. Using Jenniffer's fun and imaginative ideas, this book will teach you how to get started transforming unloved items of clothing into new and exciting outfits; how to customize clothes with doilies, tassels, tie-dyeing and...
Author
Publisher
Krause Publications
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
A practical sewing manual that shows readers why their machine is doing 'crazy' things, how to fix these problems, and how to make their new-found knowledge work to their advantage. It helps readers learn not only how to take advantage of situations that have caused them frustration, but also how to take their basic sewing skills a step further.
Author
Publisher
C & T Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
This classy and clever book has everything a beginner needs, plus it's an essential reference guide for even the most experienced sewers. Learn how to make different kinds of seams, hems, fasteners and bindings, as well as when and why to use each kind. Find your perfect signature style with fanciful finishing techniques like ruffles, pleats, ribbons and appliqué.
Author
Publisher
Fun Stitch Studio, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In this book by quilters Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr, along with their 11-year-old daughter Sophie Kerr, you will learn how to navigate a sewing machine, make smart fabric choices, and use basic sewing tools. Sixteen projects run the gamut from clothes to bags to accessories, with clear, step-by-step instructions. Throughout the book, tips from Sophie offer design and construction advice from a kid's perspective. The book "grows" with the sewist, offering...
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