Get started sewing
By: written by Hillary Mandleberg, Caroline Bingham, Becky Shackleton ; North American consultant, Martha Smith ; editor, Margaret Parrish
Edition: 1st American edition.
Series: Get started series
Publisher: DK Publishing
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781465402004
Subjects: Machine sewing; Sewing; Needlework
Other titles: DK get started sewing
Description: Get Started : Sewing is your perfect, patient teacher. It shows you how to thread a needle, and how to hand and machine stitch, quickly building confidence and skill. Chic and simple step-by-step projects follow the techniques sections -- nothing assumed and everything's explained. Packed with advice, reminders, and help when things go wrong, this book will soon have you hooked on sewing. Start simple: created elegant lavender hearts; make useful drawstring bags; design a funky pincushion -- Build on it: sew a fashionable tote bag; create beautiful vintage bunting; update old clothes to give them a new lease on life -- Take it further: design a gorgeous patchwork project; make a zip-up purse tailor a child's simple skirt and shorts.
Notes: Previously published in Great Britain in 2012.

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