Download or read book My First Book of Sewing written by Catherine Guidicelli and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by diagrams, explain the basics of both hand and machine sewing. Twenty-two appealing projects include appliques, pennants, cushion covers, tote bags, and other simple designs.
Download or read book My First Sewing Book written by CICO Books and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are 35 brilliant projects that will help you learn how to sew. If you've never used a needle and thread before, don't worry - start with the Sewing Techniques section, which simply explains how to do every stitch. Then pick something to make from one of the four chapters. In the Toys chapter, you'll find juggling animals, sock monsters and rag dolls, while in Fashion Fun, there are gorgeous bags, hair accessories and more. Next, discover some brilliant Decorations - from hanging felt stars to pretty lavender bags. Finally, Great Gifts is packed with ideas, such as the finger puppet cards, felt egg cosies or the sausage dog draft excluder. All the instructions and cute step-by-step artworks are easy to follow; plus, each project has a grade so that you can start with easy sewing and move onto using more advanced stitches as you get better at it.
Download or read book Knits for Real People written by Susan Neall and published by Palmer/Pletsch Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsure how to sew the new knits so they'll look great and fit better than ready-to-wear? Knits for Real People helps readers sort out the differences in fabric types and explains the fitting and sewing techniques for each. Photographs of knit fashions from McCall's, Vogue, and Butterick pattern companies provide inspiration throughout the book and illustrate the many types of knits. The many techniques explained include: layout, cutting, and marking; seaming techniques using sewing machines and sergers, including the use of the differential feed feature; creative embellishments, including piping, flounces, "peepers," and decorative serging; neckline and edge finishes, including bands, collars, and bindings; sleeves, hems and closures; and fitting techniques for tops, pants, and activewear. Knit fabrics are very popular in fabric stores and this book helps people take advantage by teaching how to fit patterns for this versatile material.
Download or read book Learn to Sew written by CICO Books and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to sew as you make fabulous toys, gifts, cards, bags and many more items you will be proud of! These 35 brilliant sewing projects have been specially designed for children aged 7 and upwards. In the Terrific Toys chapter, you'll find juggling animals, sock monsters and rag dolls, while in Fashion Fun, there are gorgeous bags, hair accessories and more. Next, discover some Delightful Decorations – from hanging felt stars to pretty lavender bags. Finally, Gifts and Cards is packed with ideas, such as the finger puppet cards, felt egg cosies or the sausage dog draft excluder. The sewing techniques explain every stitch you'll need and all the instructions and cute step-by-step artworks are easy to follow. Plus, each project has a grade so that you can start with easy sewing and move on to using more advanced stitches as you get better at it.
Download or read book Sew With Me written by Brandy Nelson and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch in Style with Adorable, Easy Projects Make every day a crafting bonanza with this inspiring and helpful guidebook packed with 60 projects. These accessories, toys and decorations are as easy to create as they are fun to wear and display! Grab an adult to help you get started, then you’re off sewing adorable crafts you can personalize with your favorite colors and fabrics. Make cool stuff with your friends, such as hair and fashion accessories, and decorate your room your way with personalized pillows and throws. Become the most stylish kid at school with a homemade notebook cover and a pencil pouch. There are so many projects to choose from, such as: · Watermelon Tote · Happy Face Coasters · Animal Sleep Masks · Pom-Pom Throw · Unicorn Mane Scarf · and so much more! Easy-to-follow instructions make this book a great place to start for beginners. With the projects divided into three skill levels, it’s a cinch to find one that’s just right for you. Beginner projects use only hand stitching, intermediate ones combine hand stitching with easy machine sewing and advanced ones use only a machine. Filled with pictures, friendly advice and cutout templates, this will become your favorite activity book for playtime.
Download or read book Looking Good Every Day written by Nancy Nix-Rice and published by Palmer/Pletsch Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any woman can look and feel lovely, regardless of her age, bank balance, or pant size, and Looking Good . . . Every Day defines a simple yet sophisticated standard for women to determine exactly which clothes and accessories will showcase their unique beauty. The “points of connection” method explains that the more characteristics that exist in common between a woman and her outfit, the more lovely she will look. It shifts emphasis from hiding her perceived figure challenges and focuses on spotlighting her personal assets. By choosing wardrobe additions in this way, everything in her closet will work together. She has more outfits from fewer garments, allowing her to buy higher-quality garments without increasing her budget. Photography of real women—ranging from 22 to 80 years old and from size 4 to 24—illustrates the universal impact “points of connection” make in their appearance.
Download or read book The Shirtmaking Workbook written by David Coffin and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you've made a basic shirt or two and you are looking for more options and directions... Well, you are in luck! David Page Coffin, author of Shirtmaking, a complete guide to the dress shirt, is back to help you with an amazing collection of custom detail patterns and ideas for men's and women's sport, knit, dress, and even simple coat and jacket shirt styles! Inside you'll find helpful guides to drafting or draping a custom pattern, copying or converting a favorite pattern or garment into a more basic pattern ready for customizing to your heart's content, mastering four different placket types so you can use these classic structures in ways you never imagined, understanding and reinventing most any sort of shirt and coat collar type in common use, along with how to construct them all, whether you want a couture creation or a workshop coverall. You'll get an introduction to digital pattern-making and alteration, a close-up and thorough look inside a closetful of classic shirt-type garments, explore a host of pocket and cuff options and have access to dozens of full-size detail and even full garment patterns for printing and customizing. And, of course, you'll learn how to finally turn those collar points all the way out like you've always wanted. The Shirtmaking Workbook includes extensive lists and links to further reading, supplies, and references to help make your custom shirtmaking easier and more masterful. With this unique and comprehensive workbook by your side, you'll never wonder how to make THAT shirt again.
Download or read book Sew On written by Elissa K. Meyrich and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Sew Fast, Sew Easy explains how to create one's own designer fashions with her easy-to-use sewing guide and five simple patterns, accompanied by step-by-step instructions, detailed guidelines on how to use a sewing machine or serger, and handy tips on fabric, commercial patterns, embellishments, and accessories. Original.
Download or read book Learn to Sew and Embroider written by Emma Hardy and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing is fun – learn how to do it yourself with this step-by-step guide. Pick up this book and you'll soon be a sewing whiz, using a wide variety of hand stitches and learning how to sew on a zip, attach buttons, embroider, and appliqué. In Jewellery and Accessories, you can make adorable watermelon slice brooches or a fun raccoon scarf, while Toys and Dolls features a fake fur teddy bear that would make a great gift – he's so sweet, though, that you might want to keep him for yourself! Next is Stationery and Storage, which makes being organised fun – you'll be the star of your class with the monster pencil case and the customised tote bag to carry your books in. Finally, in Gift Ideas, you can learn some beautiful embroidery stitches with the monogrammed pillowcase, or surprise a friend for their birthday with some personalised bunting. All of the projects have simple step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a clearly marked skill level so that you can start with the easier projects and move on to more challenging crafts as you become a more confident stitcher.
Download or read book Doll Days written by Erin Hentzel and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew vintage-inspired doll clothes with “great step-by-step photos . . . and lots of tips on how to make your outfit come out looking great” (Generation Q Magazine). Create fashion-forward outfits for today’s 18” dolls! Whether you’re sewing for your own dolls or the little doll lover in your life, these mix-and-match styles offer unlimited possibilities! Sew tiny garments inspired by vintage styles, including a buttoned blouse, party dress, and scallop-hem skirt. Sewing enthusiasts who already know the basics can build a complete wardrobe from nine basic patterns. You’ll also find techniques for hemming sleeves, adding ruffles and trims, and modifying patterns for additional looks.
Download or read book Learn Easy Sewing Skills written by Lorine Mason and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to watch something wonderful take shape? Grab a front row seat at your sewing machine and observe as clever pot holders and stylish totes nearly magically appear at your fingertips. Having fun and learning to sew go hand in hand thanks to Lorine Mason's Learn Easy Sewing Skills. Start at the very beginning with basic explanations and easy practice exercises. Then conjure up any of 11 show-stopping kitchen projects. Your family and friends will be amazed at your enchanting sleight of hand.
Download or read book Fit for Real People written by Marta Alto and published by Palmer/Pletsch Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for fitting women's patterns for all shapes and sizes, and presents techniques for sewing and creating personalized designs.
Download or read book A Guide to Fashion Sewing written by Connie Amaden-Crawford and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Fashion Sewing, 5th Edition, provides a comprehensive fashion sewing education for beginning and experienced sewers alike. Readers will learn how to assemble and construct designs of various styles using proven industry methods for more than 100 sewing applications. Chapters cover everything from sewing equipment, measurements, and pattern selection to actual garment assembly. Filled with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and large, clear illustrations, this book is an indispensable resource for creating fashionable and professional-looking garments.
Download or read book 1 2 3 Sew written by Ellen Luckett Baker and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing can be as easy as 1-2-3 with this helpful building-block approach—includes thirty-three projects! In this creative teaching book, craft blogger Ellen Luckett Baker offers a wholly unique approach to sewing: She presents projects in groups of three, each building on the techniques used in the project before. Baker shows, for example, how to sew a glasses case, then build on those skills to create a zippered pouch, and from there, make a more advanced cosmetics bag. There are thirty-three delightful projects in all, ranging from clothing to decor and accessories. This very special ebook includes easy-to-follow instructions, how-to illustrations, and instructions for how to print the patterns, making it an essential resource for beginning and intermediate sewers alike.
Download or read book Quilt Blocks for Beginners written by Nancy Wick and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2025-01-21 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilt Blocks for Beginners shows new quilters step by step how to create dozens of beautiful, modern quilt blocks.
Download or read book Quilting written by Jennifer Fulton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You can't go wrong here." This book is your one-stop resource for all things quilting. With hundreds of eye-catching. full-color photos, professional illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions, this beginner's guide has you covered. Quilting will turn any novice into an expert quilter in no time. More than 20 sample projects will reinforce your quilting skills and spark your creativity. You'll find page after page of inspiration, turning you into a quilting fiend. This book also includes: Instructions for both machine and hand sewing Tips for selecting and preparing fabric Basic and advanced sewing techniques All things appliqué Detailed instructions for pulling your projects together into a beautiful handmade quilt!
Download or read book The Everything Sewing Book written by Sandra Detrixhe and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-06-04 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the availability of retail fashion, more and more people are turning away from the assembly line toward one-of-a-kind clothing, decorations, and accessories. The Everything Sewing Book provides readers with easy instructions for creating beautiful garments, gifts, and decorations for the home. From selecting the right needle and thread to choosing fabrics, reading patterns, and working with a machine, this uncomplicated book introduces readers to the basics of sewing as they complete increasingly challenging projects that will be cherished for years to come. Also included are tips and tricks for making alterations and repairs and dressing up old clothes with embroidery and accents. Projects include: Curtains and tablecloths Colorful appliqued tote bags Pillows and wall hangings Dresses and skirts Shirts and vests Supplemented with foolproof illustrations, The Everything Sewing Book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in learning this rewarding craft.
