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Use this informative book to hone your skills in the art of sewing.
A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine is a complete
sewing course for first-timers. It starts by telling you which
pieces of sewing kit you need to buy, explaining which fabrics to
use and how to use paper patterns. The second part of the book is a
structured course of 12 workshops, which build from the most basic
hand-sewing techniques through to more advanced dressmaking skills.
At the end of each workshop, there is also a step-by-step project,
which reinforces the skills mastered in the workshop, allowing you
to recognise your progress as you go. The projects range from
simple hand-embroidered cushions to a lined throw, and from a
shirred sundress to an organdie pleated skirt. Techniques include
embroidery, patchwork, quilting, dressmaking and curtain-making,
and there are useful tips and shortcuts throughout the book to help
you become a sewing expert!
This book takes the mystery out of the sewing machine, holding
first-time stitchers by the hand and showing the easiest ways to
get the most from their machine. In the climate of 'make do and
mend', sales of sewing machines have soared, but many are only
accompanied by a difficult-to-understand technical manual. Here,
Jane Bolsover provides a comprehensive guide for beginners.
Starting with an essential overview of the sewing machine, learn
how to thread it and wind bobbins, why tension is important and
which needles to choose. There's information on the basic sewing
kit you will need, plus advice on which fabrics to choose and how
to cut out. The chapters then build into a complete sewing course,
and at the end of each chapter is a simple project to consolidate
the skills you have just mastered. The projects include items for
the home, including a cushion cover and a lampshade, stylish
accessories, such as bags and scarves, plus great clothing basics,
such as an A-line skirt and a simple shift dress. Also included at
the back of the book are two full-size pull-out paper pattern
sections.
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