Sewing Made Simple is an inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. Filled with clear instructions and clever tips, it demystifies the subject and provides a wealth of know-how that will give you the confidence to make and customise clothes and home furnishings. The first five chapters introduce you to all the tools, equipment and materials you will need for sewing success. aThe Sewing Boxa explains different threads, needles, pins, scissors and other haberdashery must-haves. aThe Secrets of Sewing-Machine Successa guides you around your machine and its accessories, and includes a useful section on troubleshooting. aStitch Crafta teaches you the essential hand- and machine-stitches a the building blocks of any sewing project. aThe Paper Patterna explains how patterns work and how to use and adapt them for expert dressmaking. aFabric Choicesa reveals how to select the most appropriate fabrics for your project, taking into account colour, pattern, composition and weave. The last chapter, aBasic Sewing Skillsa, shows you how itas done, with the essential techniques for making almost anything explained in plain and simple terms a from sewing on buttons and stitching darts to appliquAc and piping. Interspersed are 20 gorgeous projects that will help you to consolidate your skills. The projects range from a simple bias-cut skirt and tailored cushion to a more complicated apron and lined tote, and include useful basics such as a curtain, blind, childas dress and customised T-shirt that every reader will want to try.Sewing Made Simple is an inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill.
Title | : | Sewing Made Simple |
Author | : | Tessa Evelegh |
Publisher | : | - 2012 |
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