Download or read book Love at First Stitch written by Tilly Walnes and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love at First Stitch gives you all the know-how you need to start making the dresses of your dreams. Written for novice stitchers, Tilly Walnes demystifies dressmaking for the generations that have never been taught to sew. This book presents the core sewing basics in an informal style, with Tilly's friendly and encouraging voice cheering the reader on throughout.

Download or read book Sew Me Sewing Basics written by Choly Knight and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn how to sew, or just needs a quick refresher course. Friendly and easy-to-follow directions will have you sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch. From cutting patterns and sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing you to learn as you sew. Fifteen simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hand towels, hats and more.

Download or read book My First Sewing Machine Book written by Emma Hardy and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2014-02-13 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 35 projects that you'll love to make and a helpful techniques section, this book will teach you all about sewing machines. Start out with Clothes and Accessories, where you can make a felt collar and cosy scarf, as well as a pretty skirt.

Download or read book Merchant Mills Sewing Book written by Carolyn Denham and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep it simple and do it well. The Merchant & Mills Sewing Book contains fifteen step-by-step projects aimed at guiding you gently but firmly through the basics of sewing. Each project you make from this book will be stylish, but above all, useful. Part I of the book presents a fundamental overview on the art of sewing, the tools and materials you will need and homegrown tips on essential good practice. In Part II, seasoned dressmaker Carolyn Denham leads you step by step through fifteen achievable projects, each building on the skills gained as you progress through the book. First, equip your sewing room with practical items you never knew you needed, such as a Tailor’s Ham, Sleeve Roll and an Ironing Board Cover (essential items for good pressing practice), a Hussif (the ever ready portable sewing kit) and a Maker’s Apron (utilitarian chic for good workers). Then go on to use your new sewing skills to make cushions, throws and bags before progressing on to garments with the Tailored Shawl and Fisherman’s Top, using the paper patterns provided in the back of the book. Make them all and you will be a very capable dressmaker with a raft of functional, beautiful, handmade goods.

Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Making Skirts written by Wendy Ward and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts INCLUDES THREE FULL SIZE PATTERN SHEETS FOR US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22 Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a wide range of stylish skirts. From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.

Download or read book Reader s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing written by Reader's Digest Association and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book First Time Sewing written by Editors of Creative Publishing international and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2014-06 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVLearning how to sew has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to sew using hand stiches as well as sewing machines. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time. Five simple projects will introduce sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and how to use a pattern; skills you will use often as you continue to learn./divDIVWith First Time Sewing, soon you will be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence./div

Download or read book First Time Sewing written by Creative Publishing international and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning how to sew has never been simpler with this guide to basic techniques and projects for both hand and machine! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner’s guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time. These simple projects will introduce essential sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and how to use a pattern: Rectangular table cloth Knife-edge pillows Zipper closures Baby blanket Elastic-waist skirts Elastic-waist pants T-shirts Apron with pockets Unlined jackets With First Time Sewing, you’ll soon be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence!

Download or read book First Time Sewing written by Russell Reisling and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you interested in learning how to sew and become good at making your clothes and fabric pieces, but don't know where to begin? Are you currently struggling with your sewing machine and unhappy with your sewing progress after months of practice? Don't worry, because this beginner's sewing guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine. In this Sewing For Beginners, you will get: - Images included with all stages of the learning process, so you can learn faster than ever before - A massive list of patterns included in this book that range from beginner to advanced, so you can learn and practice at the same time (this is a proven method to learn a new skill faster) - Comprehensive step-by-step instructions for each pattern, so that anyone can follow along (even absolute beginners who have never done any sewing in their life) - Kitty's email address for unlimited customer support if you have any questions - And much, much more...

Download or read book Sewing For Beginner Sewing Guide For Beginners written by Mary Hunziger and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary Hunziger has written a series of best-selling sewing, quilting, knitting and crafting books. Sewing Craft Books: Sewing Reference & Guide to Learn How To Sew is the perfect introduction to sewing for beginners. You will get access to her 3 awesome sewing tutorials for beginners that include 300+ sewing resources + even more sewing nuggets that are included in the interactive sewing guide that is included, too. These 300+ sewing resources include places to research and sell your DIY sewing items beyond Etsy, Dawanda, Pinterest. This is how the sewing and crafting elite is doing it and inside you will find these secret resources so that you can benefit from this knowledge, too! Based on the techniques and instructions that you will find in this sewing compilation, you can quickly, easily and effortlessly learn to sew on a basic level. You will learn basic sewing stitches, patterns and techniques in order to be able to create your very first successful sewing project on your own and without visiting an expensive sewing training course that is way too expensive and that takes too much time out of your day. If you are a busy person and want to learn to sew your own sewing projects you only need the basic sewing instructions that you will find inside plus you'll find tons of resources that will help you turn this into a business if you decide you want to turn your passion into profits. Inside you'll find: * Easy to follow instructions and illustrations * Fun and simple beginner projects to get started with * Basic selection of sewing stitches and sewing skills * Perfect introduction for absolute beginners of all ages * Includes 300+ Sewing Resources Beyond Etsy * Interactive Sewing Guide Lots more...

Download or read book First Time Sewing with a Serger written by Becky Hanson and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In First Time Sewing with a Serger, sewing experts Becky Hanson and Beth Baumgartel take you by the hand and teach you everything you need to know to sew with a serger, or overlock machine—a versatile and speedy stitching tool. Start by learning how a serger works, the many styles available, and the roles of various parts and accessories. Get a detailed overview of the variety of functional and decorative stitches you can make, plus must-have threads, tools, and notions. Next, familiarize yourself with how to thread your serger, set the stitch size, and use it to start and end seams, sew curves and corners, and more. You'll use these essential skills to make the nine fun, easy garment and home decor projects--skills you'll turn to again and again to create your own professional-looking pieces!

Download or read book Sew with Confidence written by Nancy Zieman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-08-19 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let Nancy Zieman Help You Sew with Confidence Do you think sewing is difficult? You won't after you read this book! Written for beginners by Nancy Zieman, host of the popular PBS television series Sewing with Nancy, this guide provides all the help you need to sew like a pro. The friendly, easy-to-understand instruction starts with the basics and continuities through the process until you can easily sew all of the projects included. Clear step-by-step directions with lots of illustrations ensure your success. You'll find information on: • Tools—Cutting, Measuring, Marking, Pressing • Sewing Machines and Sergers • Fabrics and Interfacings • Patterns and Alternations • Layout, Cutting, Marking, Stitching • Waistlines, Gathering, Darts, Pleats, Sleeves • Zippers, Hems, Closures, Pockets • Step-by-step Directions for curtains, pillows, pants, totes/gift bags

Download or read book Sewing for Beginners written by Sue Ross and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who said sewing was a lost art? In the age of Pinterest and DIY blogs, learning to sew has its financial benefits but the best part is YOU get to be the designer. Not only is sewing a great hobby, but restoring some of your favorite pieces has its perks as well. But where to start? This book gives simple, step-by-step instructions and insight to anyone learning to sew. In this book you will learn:*What basic tools you will need to meet your basic beginner sewing needs and what they are used for so you can begin to build your personal sewing tool quit to equip you for any beginners job*What resources are at your fingertips with suggestions and tips when deciding what your first and future projects will be, such as reading patterns to determine the skill level needed to complete it*The types of fibers and fabrics that are available to you and understand how to choose the best fabric to complete your first project. This book will explore great questions to ask yourself when choosing fabrics that will make the process simple and painless*How to care your fabric and prepare it to be and cut with instructions and tips to ensure you get the best use of your fabric purchase and help you handle it with care*How to find the right size needle and the perfect thread weight and color for your first project. This book with the explain the important of having the right size and give you tips as well as giving you step-by-step instructions on how to thread your needle and prepare to sew your first project*How to sew with concise but detailed step-by-step instructions whether you are hand sewing or machine sewing for the first time to guide your through your first project with tips and suggestionsThis book is full of insight, useful tips, and suggestions from experienced sewists that will help you successfully complete your first sewing project stress free. It will walk you through the entire process from start to finish from gathering your supplies to cutting the threads and pressing your finished project. All that is left to do is get started!

Download or read book First Time Sewing written by Branen Munson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you haven't ventured too far into the world of sewing, chances are you're intimidated by the thought of getting started. It seems like there's so much to learn: fabric types and sewing jargon and what to do when the thread gets all bunched up. Discover a creative new hobby and learn as you sew with Sewing Projects for Beginners: +10+ simple, straightforward projects+Friendly, easy-to-follow directions will help you sew with confidence, make repairs, and create new garments from scratch+Create fun accessories from headbands to placemats, bags & mor

Download or read book Sewing Tutorials Sewing for a Beginner written by Mary Kay Hunziger and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-23 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary Kay Hunziger is an expert in teaching adults and kids how to sew, how to knit, how to quilt and how to craft. Mary Kay has written a series of best-selling sewing, quilting, knitting and crafting books. Sewing Craft Books: Sewing Reference & Guide to Learn How To Sew is the perfect introduction to sewing for beginners. You will get access to her 3 awesome sewing tutorials for beginners that include 300+ sewing resources + even more sewing nuggets that are included in the interactive sewing guide that is included, too. These 300+ sewing resources include places to research and sell your DIY sewing items beyond Etsy, Dawanda, Pinterest. These are sewing places that you probably never even heard before, but you definitely want to make use of these resources because that is how the sewing and crafting elite is doing it. If you want to become financially independent with selling your own creations and crafts make sure to take a look at the resources part because this is how you are able to secretly profit from what you love doing, too! This is how the sewing and crafting elite is doing it and inside you will find these secret resources so that you can benefit from this knowledge, too! Based on the techniques and instructions that you will find in this sewing compilation, you can quickly, easily and effortlessly learn to sew on a basic level. You will learn basic sewing stitches, patterns and techniques in order to be able to create your very first successful sewing project on your own and without visiting an expensive sewing training course that is way too expensive and that takes too much time out of your day. If you are a busy person and want to learn to sew your own sewing projects you only need the basic sewing instructions that you will find inside plus you'll find tons of resources that will help you turn this into a business if you decide you want to turn your passion into profits. Most courses don't give you the secret profiting resources and they do not reveal their secret sources. Inside this compilation you'll find a holistic approach that does not only give you one tiny aspect of sewing. Mary Kay satisfies your interest of sewing and shows you how to do it, but she does not leave out the most important points of the whole DIY sewing thing. Her approach is holistic and she also gives you the resources you absolutely must know about in order to make this a profitable venture for you. It is nice to be able to sew, but being able to invest in this sewing project with the objective of being able to know how to make the money back and profit from this knowledge for the rest of your life is a skill that makes you financially independent which is way more valuable because you will get out so much more than just knowing about simple sewing techniques. Inside this compilation you will get the techniques, the secret resources that enable you to turn your passion into profits, plus you'll get some awesome inspirational creativity discovery tools that will accelerate your creative process. Inside you'll find: * Easy to follow instructions and illustrations * Fun and simple beginner projects to get started with * Basic selection of sewing stitches and sewing skills * Perfect introduction for absolute beginners of all ages * Includes 300+ Sewing Resources Beyond Etsy * Interactive Sewing Guide * Inspirational crafting moments beyond sewing in the form a bonus book that comes on top of everything (Craft Poem A Day Book) * Unforgettable, fun and inspirational crafting moments via 25 inspirational poems & quotes that are perfect for your sewing or crafting journal or notebook to help the creative discovery process and mindful creativity * 4 times the sewing fun * Lots more This 4 in 1 box set compilation is about your own sewing and crafting journey and discovery. See you inside where you will get 4 times the sewing fun...

Download or read book Sewing Machine Basics written by Leroy James and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-17 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing Machine Basics is a book that give sewing instructions at progressive levels of expertise. This full idea book walks you through step by step sewing basics from learning what the marks on the sewing machine needle or throat plate mean to hands on-practice exercises and sewing projects. The author assumes the person reading and following the instructions in this book is a person without any knowledge of sewing or is supervising a young person learning to sew. Sewing Machine Basics is also a great way to teach home schooled students, girls scouts or other learning clubs how to sew in a step by step process, or to validate or correct previously self-taught techniques. After reading and performing the projects in this book, you will have a good understanding of the basic stitches and how to sew them, including sewing a straight stitch in a straight line, circle, or a box with 90° corners, and sewing a zigzag stitch as well as knowing what it is used for. You will also learn the triple stretch stitch, back stitch, buttonhole stitch, and hem stitch, sewing terms, and more. You who already have a good understanding of machine sewing basics may want to review your skills with this book or start at a level in the series that more closely matches your level of understanding. Sewing Machine Basics includes topics from beginner sewing to couture sewing and everything in between

Download or read book 7 More Ways of Sewing for a Beginner written by Mary Kay Hunziger and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-18 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a 2 In 1 box set compilation of 2 books. This compilation includes Mary Kay Hunziger's 2 titles: Book 1: 7 More Ways Of Sewing For A Beginner Book 2: Crafting Is Like you! Mary Kay Hunziger is one of America's most passionate advocates of turning simple craft projects into profitable from passion to profit businesses plus she is an expert in teaching adults and kids how to sew, how to knit, how to quilt and most importantly how to craft and how to turn these valuable skills into cold hard cash. Mary Kay has written a series of best-selling sewing, quilting, knitting and crafting books. Inside you will get access to her awesome sewing tutorial for beginners that include 300+ sewing resources + even more sewing nuggets that are included in the interactive sewing guide that is included, too. These 300+ sewing resources include places to research and sell your DIY sewing items beyond Etsy, Dawanda, Pinterest. These are sewing places that you probably never even heard of before, but you definitely want to make use of these resources because that is how the sewing and crafting elite is secretly profiting from their sewing passion. If you want to become financially independent with selling your own creations make sure to take a look at the resources part because this is how you are able to secretly profit from what you love doing! This is how the sewing and crafting elite is doing it and inside you will find these secret resources so that you can benefit from this knowledge, too! Based on the techniques and instructions that you will find in this sewing compilation, you can quickly, easily and effortlessly learn to sew on a basic level. You will learn basic sewing stitches, patterns and techniques in order to be able to create your very first successful sewing project on your own and without visiting an expensive sewing training course that is way too expensive and that takes too much time out of your day. If you are a busy person and want to learn to sew your own sewing projects you only need the basic sewing instructions that you will find inside plus you'll find tons of resources that will help you turn this into a from passion to profit business, too! Most courses don't give you the secret profiting resources and they do not reveal their secret sources. Inside this compilation you'll find a holistic approach that does not only give you one tiny aspect of sewing, but the whole knowledge. She does not leave out the most important points of the whole DIY sewing thing because she gives you all the profitable resources to take advantage of this profitable opportunity. Her approaoch is holistic and she gives you all her secret resources you absolutely must know about in order to make this a profitable venture for yourself. It is nice to be able to sew, but being able to invest in this sewing project with the objective of being able to know how to make the money back and profit from this knowledge for the rest of your life is the type of knowledge that is going to make you financially independent which is way more valuable than just a basic sewing course. You will get out so much more than just knowing about simple sewing techniques. Inside this compilation you will get the techniques plus the secret resources that enable you to turn your passion into profits, plus you'll get some awesome inspirational creativity discovery tools that will accelerate your creative process on top of everything. Inside you'll find: * Easy to follow instructions and illustrations * Fun and simple beginner projects to get started with * Basic selection of sewing stitches and sewing skills * Perfect introduction for absolute beginners of all ages * Includes 300+ Sewing Resources Beyond Etsy * Interactive Sewing Guide * Inspirational crafting moments beyond sewing in the form a bonus book that comes on top of everything Book 2: Crafting Is Like you!