Tools of the trade: Shear essentials -- Eyes have it: Needles and thread -- Power stitching and steam heat -- Going with the grain: Fabric facts -- No more hemming and hawing: Getting set to sew -- Man vs. machine -- Room to sew -- Ready, set, prep! -- Stitch in time saves nine: Basic techniques -- Ace of baste: Seams -- Buttons in a snap -- Win one for the zipper -- Bottom line: Hems -- Pressing matters: Ironing out the wrinkles -- Fashion in a flash -- Tissue issues: Understanding commercial patterns -- Skirting the issue: Painless pants and skirt details -- Off the cuff: Simple sleeves and collars -- Fitting finale: Perfect fit -- Home sewn: Home accent and gifts -- How much is that dressing in the window: Curtains and shades -- Well-dressed home: Pillows and more -- Crafty gift giving -- Appendixes: When the sewing gets tough: Finding help and resources -- Further reading -- Index.
Summary:
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Sewing covers everything from sewing on a button and hemming to making pillows and drapes to designing and making a whole wardrobe. This book is the perfect resource for beginners or more experienced seamstresses and tailors who need a refresher course before tackling new projects. You'll find tips and shortcuts on using patterns and fabrics, supplies and tools, sewing machines, and more.
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