The complete idiot's guide to sewing
By: by Missy Shepler and Rebecca Kemp Brent
Contributors: Brent, Rebecca Kemp
Publisher: Alpha
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9781615640799
Subjects: Machine sewing; Sewing; Sewing machines
Other titles: Complete idiot's guide; Sewing
Description: Unleash your inner seamstress! You don't want your projects to look DIY, and this helpful guide will give you stitch-by-stitch instructions, tips and techniques, and new projects to perfect your skills.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 268) and index.
Table of contents: title: Lets start sewing! Hand sewing ; Machine sewing ; Machine needles and thread ; Read, set, sew! ; Beyond basic machine stitches; title: Great seams. Sewing seams ; Fun finishes ; Throw me a curve; title: Sweet shapes. Pleats, tucks, and darts ; Gather together ; All about appliqué; title: Textiles and trims. Fabric fundamentals ; Trim techniques ; Fascinating fasteners; title: Getting into garments. Measuring up ; Pattern play! ; Pin, mark, and cut ; Top details ; Bottom lines.