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.

"All the information you need to resolve common issues for stress-free sewing. Quickly find the facts with a troubleshooting chart for sewists and quilters. Solve tension and presser-foot problems, mastering buttonholes, needles, threaders, automatic thread cutters, and more"--Back cover.

If you've never used a sewing machine before, or if you want to refresh your skills, Sew Step by Step gives you the essentials. Taking you through the basics, including the features of a sewing machine and the qualities of different fabrics, this simple handbook will soon have you making and mending your own clothes and home furnishings.

"Darlene Coddlefield, the winner of a national sewing competition, has come to Willow Vanderling's embroidery shop, In Stitches, to be presented with a top-of-the-line Chandler Champion sewing and embroidery machine as her prize. But Darlene's triumph is short-lived after she's found dead under her sewing table, apparently crushed by the heavy machine. It soon becomes clear that this was no freak accident. Who had it in for Darlene Coddlefield? The...