Sewing for Dummies
Sewing for Dummies
Jacket Description/Back: A fun and understandable guide to sewing Looking for an easy-to-understand resource that will show you how to get started with hand and machine sewing? In Sewing For...
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Jacket Description/Back: A fun and understandable guide to sewing Looking for an easy-to-understand resource that will show you how to get started with hand and machine sewing? In Sewing For Dummies, best-selling author Jan Maresh walks you through basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation with easy-to-follow instructions to guide you every step of the way. You'll learn to create and repair clothing. Plus you'll discover how to upgrade and transform thrifted finds into something new--and all you. If you're ready to improve your sewing skills or start a fun and challenging new hobby, you've found the perfect book. Inside...
Table of Contents: Foreword xiii Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Ready set sew! 5 Chapter 1: The World of Sewing from 30,000 Feet 7 Chapter 2: Tooling Around: Assembling Your Sewing Kit 19 Chapter 3: Fabrics, Findings, and Interfacings ... Oh My! 43 Chapter 4: Pondering Patterns in the 21st Century 61 Part 2: Going to Sewing School: Getting the Hang of the Basic Skills 87 Chapter 5: Taking the First Steps of Your Sewing Adventure 89 Chapter 6: Securing Sensational Seams 117 Chapter 7: Hemming Almost Anything by Hand and Machine 147 Chapter 8: Playing Around: Sewing for Kids, Pets, and the Kid in You 163 Part 3: Strutting the Runway: Fashion Sewing 101 191 Chapter 9: Shaping Your Silhouette 193 Chapter 10: Zip It Button It Close It 213 Chapter 11: What is Up Your Sleeves? 235 Chapter 12: Pockets: More Than Just a Place to Put Your Hands 255 Part 4: Casa Couture: Sewing for Your Home 269 Chapter 13: Decorating on Demand: Home Décor Sewing 271 Chapter 14: Tablescaping with Terrific Table Toppers 279 Chapter 15: Personalizing Praiseworthy Pillows 291 Chapter 16: Brightening Up Your Bedroom 311 Part 5: Makeover Magic: Mending, Alterations, and Quick Fixes for a Sustainable Wardrobe 327 Chapter 17: Fitting Finesse: Altering Clothes for All Shapes and Sizes 329 Chapter 18: Sewing SOS: "Help, I Ripped My ______" 347 Chapter 19: Sustainable Restyling: Giving Existing Garments New Life 365 Part 6: the Part of Tens 385 Chapter 20: Ten Rookie Sewing Mistakes to Avoid 387 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Buying and Maintaining a Sewing Machine and Serger 393 Chapter 22: Ten ABCs of Sewing 401 Index 407 Biographical Note: Jan Saunders Maresh is a nationally recognized sewing authority, educator, and journalist. She has worked as the Education Director for the White Sewing Machine Company and the Director of Consumer Education for JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts. She's the best-selling author of 19 books covering the many aspects of sewing and instruction. Publisher Marketing: Learn the basic skills and techniques you need for successful hand and machine sewing Over the past ten years, interest in sewing has grown. If want to learn how to sew or to improve your skills, Sewing For Dummies is the book you need to get started. This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings that fit your personal style, your measurements, and your aesthetic. Find great patterns in stores and online, give thrift store finds new life, and learn about cool new fabrics and sewing trends. You'll also get an overview of common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, so you can take up this relaxing, creative hobby with confidence. A full-color insert brings the text to life. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you use your new skills to create wonderful handmade pieces.
This Dummies guide will help anyone who wants to learn basic sewing skills or brush up on what they already know. Sew a button back on your jacket, make pillowcases from an old dress, alter that great vintage dress to fit like a glove, and complete any other sewing projects you can dream up. |
Author: Saunders Maresh, Jan
Publisher: For Dummies
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2024-11-13
BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies / Sewing|Crafts & Hobbies / Fashion|Crafts & Hobbies / Fiber Arts & Textiles
Subjects: Sewing|Machine sewing|Handbooks and manuals|Informational works|Self-help publications|Instructional and educational works
Weight: 1.28 lbs
ISBN: 9781394279555
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781394279555
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