num_pages: 590
description: Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Womens Institute May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares her tips and tricks offering the ultimate beginners guide to sewing. Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow this authoritative sewing bible gives readers information on everything they need to know to get started with sewing. Providing all the essential background information on sewing setting up your sewing space and detailed lists of all the equipment youll need; step-by-step instructions for over 40 projects; and a wealth of general sewing tips and techniques to help you finally master overlocking seams fastenings hemming and much much more with this book May will simplify all the skills and terms you need demystify sewing and inspire you to unpack your sewing machine and have a go. It contains over 40 beautiful projects including crafts accessories womenswear kidswear menswear and home furnishings. With a range of difficulties for each category  from super-easy but stylish ideas to get even the most nervous sewers started to more elaborate ideas for the aspiring sewer looking for a challenge. Inspiring stylish and delightful this book will make the perfect gift for Christmas.
language: English
title: May Martin’s Sewing Bible: 40 years of tips and tricks
publisher: HarperCollins