eBook - ePub
The Everything Sewing Book
From Threading the Needle to Basting the Hem, All You Need to Alter and Create Beautiful Clothes, Gifts, and Decorations
- 320 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
The Everything Sewing Book
From Threading the Needle to Basting the Hem, All You Need to Alter and Create Beautiful Clothes, Gifts, and Decorations
About this book
Despite the availability of retail fashion, more and more people are turning away from the assembly line toward one-of-a-kind clothing, decorations, and accessories.
The Everything Sewing Book provides readers with easy instructions for creating beautiful garments, gifts, and decorations for the home. From selecting the right needle and thread to choosing fabrics, reading patterns, and working with a machine, this uncomplicated book introduces readers to the basics of sewing as they complete increasingly challenging projects that will be cherished for years to come. Also included are tips and tricks for making alterations and repairs and dressing up old clothes with embroidery and accents.
Projects include:
Supplemented with foolproof illustrations, The Everything Sewing Book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in learning this rewarding craft.
The Everything Sewing Book provides readers with easy instructions for creating beautiful garments, gifts, and decorations for the home. From selecting the right needle and thread to choosing fabrics, reading patterns, and working with a machine, this uncomplicated book introduces readers to the basics of sewing as they complete increasingly challenging projects that will be cherished for years to come. Also included are tips and tricks for making alterations and repairs and dressing up old clothes with embroidery and accents.
Projects include:
- Curtains and tablecloths
- Colorful appliqued tote bags
- Pillows and wall hangings
- Dresses and skirts
- Shirts and vests
Supplemented with foolproof illustrations, The Everything Sewing Book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in learning this rewarding craft.
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Yes, you can access The Everything Sewing Book by Sandra Detrixhe in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Publisher
EverythingYear
2004Print ISBN
9781593370527eBook ISBN
9781440522956Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Top Ten Reasons to Learn to Sew
- Introduction
- 1: Sewing Machines
- 2: Sewing Tools and Notions
- 3: Fabric Facts
- 4: Basic Mending and Altering
- 5: Making Curtains
- 6: Tablecloths
- 7: Pillow Possibilities
- 8: More Stuffed Fun
- 9: Three-Piece Crib Set
- 10: Appliquéd Tote Bag
- 11: Fun-to-Make Gifts
- 12: Lined Baskets and Pincushions
- 13: Hanging Caddies
- 14: âWelcome Springâ Wall Hanging
- 15: Making a Simple Dress from a Pattern
- 16: Infantâs Gown
- 17: Making a Vest
- 18: Making a Skirt from a Pattern
- 19: Little Girlâs Jumper
- 20: Tailored Shirt from a Pattern
- 21: Advanced Mending and Altering
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Appendix B: Resources