The Sewing Book

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Whether you’re new to sewing or a seasoned expert, sewing books can be a fantastic source of inspiration— for learning new techniques, to give you ideas for new and beautiful creations, and to motivate you to bold new heights with your sewing projects.

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Also included in the guide are 16 great projects to inspire you and get you started, such as oven mitts, grocery totes, and professional pillow covers. The Sewing Bible for Clothes Alterations The author of School of Sewing: Learn it, Teach it, Sew Together created the book based on her experiences of teaching group lessons to friends and acquaintances, all with little to no sewing skills who wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine. The first chapter starts with the basics such as the anatomy of a sewing machine, must have tools, optional extras, and needles and thread. This Reader’s digest publication is a veritable encyclopedia of everything you need to know to sew successfully — whatever your level of skill.Lovers of all things vintage will be the envy of their friends with Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles. The beginning chapter provides lots of information about sewing machines and how to use them, fabrics, and sewing tools, as well as instructions on how to use the book correctly.

The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques

But! My Dad and I decided to make pajama pants so I stole this from my sister and read it cover to cover. It was a helpful overview for a total n00b. This is a great place to start for learning the lingo of sewing--how to read a pattern, pros and cons of fabrics, how to add collars, the different ways to finish seams. Whether you’re new to sewing or are a seasoned pro, sewing books will give you inspiration and help you practise your sewing skills. If you’re a fabric hoarder (no judgement here!) having a sewing book to hand will give you an excuse to go through your fabric stash and finally put some of those fabrics you’ve bought from craft fairs and craft stores over the years to good use. Follow step-by-steps and master every technique you'll ever need; from machine-stitching a buttonhole and attaching a collar, to altering patterns and building a basic sewing kit. Every hand and machine stitch and technique is clearly shown and easy to follow, guiding you through every move. Follow 25 stylish projects, for the home and to wear, which will enable you to take your sewing skills to perfection.

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The aim of this book is to demonstrate how to make shop bought sewing patterns work for you, from basics such as choosing the right size, to understanding all the different pattern markings and turning flat shapes into wearable articles of clothing which suit your unique taste, shape, and style. Written with first time sewers in mind, Sew Me! Sewing Basics: Simple Techniques and Projects for First-Time Sewers starts at the very beginning, explaining how to choose your first sewing machine, and basic techniques and shortcuts to transform you into a sewing diva in next to no time. Written by the former editor of Sew Magazine this book is ideal for beginners. It gives you a basic introduction to machine sewing, hand sewing, dressmaking, soft furnishings, quilting, applique and embroidery. It has well photographed technique guides plus a few simple projects to get you started.

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There are easy to follow tutorials for important, day to day repairs such as redoing seams, creating hems and gathers, repairing torn fabric, and sewing buttons. How to Use, Adapt, and Design Sewing Patterns is suited to all skill levels — especially beginners — although sewers already experienced with patterns may find it less useful. School of Sewing: Learn it, Teach it, Sew Together Jane is the Editor of SewingFromHome.com and has over two decades of experience sewing, knitting and embroidering. She runs a small teaching business in her native Kansas and is passionate about helping her students learn a variety of crafting skills. The book includes numerous attractive home decor projects for you to complete, such as baby blankets [ how to sew, size guide], elastic waist pants and skirts, and T-shirts. What makes this sewing book stand out are the glorious full color, close up photos and detailed descriptive images that are super easy to understand and which make learning to sew a pleasure.Full to bursting with over 100 inspiring projects for all skills levels, this book will appeal to any keen sewer. Plus, get properly kitted out; close up photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best equipment for the job and guarantee you know exactly how to use it. We are a sewing community for makers and designers. Here we share videos and resources to inspire your next make and all the latest news from the world of sewing. We also support indie pattern designers, showcasing their latest creations and keeping you up to date with new sewing pattern releases.