Sewing for Dummies

Review
“…covers everything you need to know in an easy-to-follow format…”(Ideal Home, February 2003)

“…covers everything you need to know in an easy-to-follow format…”(Ideal Home, February 2003)


Book Description
Sewing is fun, relaxing, and tremendously rewarding. It feels great when you sit down and sew something together (and are tickled with the results)! Besides the fun and satisfaction you get out of sewing, this wonderful hobby can also save you money. You can make your clothes last longer when you stitch up your own hems, repair split seams, and sew on those loose buttons. You can save even more money by making your own home décor projects, such as curtains and pillows.

Sewing For Dummies is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you're a stone-cold beginner, you'll find explanations of all the tools and skills necessary for beginning-level projects. If you've had some experience with sewing, you'll benefit from the tips and tricks that might otherwise take years to pick up.

Whether you're quilting, embroidering, mending, or constructing a project, you'll need to know some sewing basics to get you through your projects. Sewing For Dummies covers all the important sewing fundamentals such as: Mastering hand stitches and machine stitches Reading a sewing pattern Sewing sensational seams Hemming a variety of fabrics Shaping garments with darts, tucks, and pleats Installing zippers, buttons, and other fasteners Negotiating sleeves and pockets Working with home décor fabrics Adjusting projects for better fit and function

Once you've explored the basic techniques, you'll be ready to start some easy sewing projects. This friendly book will guide you through the following projects, and more, with confidence: Children's costumes Tablecloth and place mats Duvet cover Fleece scarf, hat, and jacket ensemble Teddy bear Window treatments Creative pillows

FROM THE PUBLISHER

You may have been sewing for a long time, or you may just be getting over a lifetime aversion to threaded needles. Either way, Sewing For Dummies has what you need to take your sewing to the next level. By packing Sewing For Dummies with projects and more than 200 illustrations, acclaimed sewing expert Jan Saunders has made this book the ultimate fast and friendly reference to becoming a sewer extraordinaire.

If you're a beginner, Saunders weaves you through the most basic of sewing techniques and gets you started on simple projects that you can start immediately. In time, she'll have you stitching up a storm. At first, you can follow her clear, streamlined instructions in making repairs and simple decorations; but you'll quickly move on to the bigger projects! Surround your windows with beautiful homemade drapes. Create your own clothing, and augment or tailor the clothes you already have. Beautify your bathroom and cover your kitchen table with your own handmade work. With Sewing For Dummies, your project possibilities are endless!

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