Sewing basics
Subtitle: all you need to know about machine and hand sewing
By: Sandra Bardwell
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Millers Point, NSW
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9781741967500
Subjects: Sewing; Dressmaking; Needlework; Equipment and supplies
Description: The ultimate guide to sewing with confidence, includes information on choosing and using fabric and equipment for both hand and machine sewing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 258) and index.
Table of contents: title: Getting organised; title: Tools of the trade; title: Sewing machines; title: Fabrics and interfacings; title: Understanding patterns; title: Cutting out, tacking and basting; title: Basic hand and machine stitches; title: Sewing and finishing seams; title: Creating shape and fitting; title: Linings, facings and hems; title: Design details; title: Fastenings; title: Trims and surface decoration; title: Embroidery; title: Alterations and repairs.