The Sewing Book

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Has your sewing machine got lots of feet that you don’t know what to do with? The Sewing Machine Accessory Bible could be your new best friend. I feel like Mood fabric store doesn’t need an introduction! But if you haven’t head of them, they are an iconic fabric store in New York. They have such a vast collection of fabric that many find the place totally overwhelming! It makes sense that they release a book on fabric. If you don’t know your rayon from your viscose (…did I get you?!) then this book is for you. It’s really useful to have on the shelves to look up fabrics that you don’t know.

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Whether you want to make soft furnishings, clothing or just do alterations this is the book that everyone interested in sewing needs. Starting off with the sewing fundamentals including equipment must haves, fabric facts, making and using patterns, and a glossary of useful sewing terminology, the book then progresses on to the meat of the book – the sewing projects. 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. Each chapter also includes useful tips on working with different kinds of knit fabrics and a troubleshooting section, as well as how to easily customize the patterns to suit your individual style. Couture Sewing TechniquesWe can't wait for this sewing book to be published, it features all kinds of soft furnishing projects just in time to make ahead of spring cleaning your home. Projects include blinds, bed throws and table linen – all made by hand using your favourite fabrics and sewing machine.

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This book makes for an excellent day to day reference manual for any sewer, as well as a useful source of information to improve your sewing skills. First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide We often get asked which sewing books as best to buy, frequently those asking are new to sewing. So below we’ve compiled a list of our favourite sewing books, mainly aimed at beginners but several of them have useful advice for intermediate stitchers too. Most of the books are focused on basic sewing techniques and dressmaking but most have projects or patterns too. Learn how to sew fun sensory toys for children that will spark their imagination and keep them engaged and occupied. Making a project from this sewing book will make for a really special gift for parents of young children. Projects are suitable for babies through to toddlers. You can’t have too many sewing books! They’re a great way to practise your sewing skills and with Christmas around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which sewing books you’d like to add to your Santa wish list. In my opinion, everyone who makes their own clothes should own this book. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It’s essentially a source book for sewing techniques. It has illustrated diagrams with step by step instructions on everything from something simple like gathering to attaching a cuff on a shirt. The beginning bit of the book features basic sewing knowledge, how to read a sewing patterns, where darts go, pressing etc etc.

This Reader’s digest publication is a veritable encyclopedia of everything you need to know to sew successfully — whatever your level of skill. Key topics at the beginning of the book include useful information about sewing machines and how to use them to sew seams, zippers, pleats, buttons, and more. 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 This is the only sewing reference you will ever need, with step-by-step photographs to show you how to sew absolutely everything! The New Complete Guide to Sewing is a first class reference book for beginners, students, intermediates and even experts. Sew Me! Sewing Basics

The Sewing Book New Edition | DK UK

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. Cheery, colorful photos illustrate the various projects in the book, with 6 full scale paper patterns with simple step-by-step instructions and additional help for more difficult techniques like sewing buttonholes. With Hand Sewing for Beginners: Learn How to Sew by Hand and Perform Basic Mending and Alterations even novices can learn everything they need to make solid repairs at home — without the expense of using the services of a professional seamstress. Beginner’s Guide To Dress & Skirt Making With Sewing Machine The first section is brimming with information on how to use your sewing machine, and how to get the perfect stitch.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. 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. Get more out of your sewing machine and create beautiful, feminine dresses and skirts with this comprehensive guide for beginners by professional dressmaker Catherine Morris.