The Everything Sewing Book

From Threading the Needle to Basting the Hem, All You Need to Alter and Create Beautiful Clothes, Gifts, and Decorations

Sandra Detrixhe

• Publisher: Everything
• Year: 2004
• eBook ISBN:
  9781440522956
• Print ISBN:
  9781593370527

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:

• 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.

Table 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: “Welcome Spring” Wall Hanging
• 15: Making a Simple Dress from a Pattern
• 16: Infant’s Gown
• 17: Making a Vest
• 18: Making a Skirt from a Pattern
• 19: Little Girl’s Jumper
• 20: Tailored Shirt from a Pattern
• 21: Advanced Mending and Altering
• Appendix A: Glossary
• Appendix B: Resources