The Ultimate Sewing Book: Over 200 Sewing Ideas for You and Your Home
by Maggi McCormick Gordon
Category: Crafts & Hobbies

From choosing material to finishing that final hem, here's everything you ever wanted to know about sewing - in one invaluable reference. Find out the difference between synthetic and natural fibers, and see how to handle tricky fabrics like velvets and sheers on your sewing machine. Try tricks of the trade for improvising buttonholes, making seams that lie flat, preventing edges from fraying; adding collars and pockets; and altering purchased clothes. Dressmaking basics range from darts, tucks, and gussets to sleeves, linings, and bindings, and there are projects for accessories, bags, belts, scarves, and wraps. Or, embellish furnishings with appliqué and piping, or whip up an entirely new set of curtains, slipcovers, or cushions. Plus - because a stitch in time saves nine, a section on the care and repair of textiles will keep all your things looking great!