Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sewing Illustrated written by Carole Ann Camp and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing 101 - a complete guide that gets readers sewing in no time - from hand-sew no sew projects without patterns to easy home decorating projects like pillows and table runners, placemats, and simple drapes to a basic wardrobe - tops, skirts, pants, and a three-hour dress!
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sewing written by Missy Shepler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manual that offers seamstresses the Right Stitch. From first threading a needle to the final completed project, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sewing provides readers with a "learn- as-you-go" method that helps build sewing skills both by hand and by machine. ? Each chapter has a practice project for readers to apply their newly acquired skills to completing ? Includes dozens of easy-to-understand visual aid line drawings and photographs ? Features basic machine care and maintenance information
Download or read book Sewing written by Cinnamon Miles and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become more than so-so at sewing! Whether you want to make a quilt, re-upholster a chair seat, or fix a hem, sewing is one of the most essential and useful skills you can master. But if you've never even turned on a sewing machine before, learning to sew can seem like a daunting task. Not anymore! Geared toward the absolute beginner, Idiot's Guides: Sewing teaches the basics of sewing in a series of lessons using full-color, step-by-step illustrated instructions that enable you to clearly see how every technique is executed, from threading a sewing machine to reading a pattern. The lessons are accompanied by practice projects, allowing you to try out their newly learned skill. As the lessons become more advanced, so do the projects, giving you instant gratification as you become more proficient. This completely illustrated guide is an essential tool for any person who wants to learn to sew. Features include: • Tailored to the beginner who has never used a sewing machine before, with clear, easy-to-understand instructions. • Comprehensive, step-by-step, color instructions teach all the basic techniques of sewing, from threading a machine to various stitches and construction. • Practice projects throughout help the reader learn and practice techniques. • Handy guides teach how to read a pattern, choose and prepare fabrics, create seams and finishes, and more.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Beading Illustrated written by Georgene Muller Lockwood and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bead is imbued with history, a compact record of human ingenuity and creativity. Beads are, quite simply, beautiful. One of the great things about beading is that it can be extremely easy or very complicated, according to how much time or patience one is willing to give to it. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Illustratedgives readers all the skills they need to do many of the different kinds of beadwork made all over the world. Included are hundreds of step-by-step instructions and simple samples to make for each technique, more advanced projects, and finally resources to broaden beading knowledge and crafting expertise. Readers will learn how to make their own beads from wood, clay, or found objects; understand the intricacies of fasteners and clasps; design their own beaded jewellery; work with wire and assorted threading techniques; bead on fabric and fibres or looms; and more!
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Wicca Craft written by Miria Liguana and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-09-07 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun, illustrated projects for those who believe in magick. From sewing, gardening, and jewelry-making, to calligraphy and lotion-concocting, here are Wicca craft projects for everyone. And with the ritual tools, altars, amulets, candles, mirrors, cauldrons, and a deeper understanding of their meanings, new and veteran Wiccans can enrich their ceremonies, from Esbats and Shabats to magical circles, and from kitchen magick to ritual baths. • For readers of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Wicca and Witchcraft and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Spells and Spellcraft. • According to FoxNews.com, Wicca is hugely popular on college campuses, and at least two colleges excuse believers from class on Wiccan holidays. • Ideal for both “sole practitioners” and groups of Wiccans. • Only “make-your-own” book on Wicca crafts.
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide Big Book of Needle Arts and Crafts written by Laura Ehrlich and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide Big Book of Needle Arts and Craftsis the quintessential reference book for needlepoint, embroidery, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and more! With 800 pages of information and projects, this book is the ultimate how-to! Includes patterns for making afghans, hats, window treatments, pillows, and more!
Download or read book Restoring Collector Cars written by Tom Benford and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do-it-yourself car restorer Tom Benford walks readers through everything they need to know about finding classic cars, assessing their value, finding parts, deciding on replacement parts versus originals, and estimating completion time. From setting up the workshop to putting the finishing touches on the final coat of wax, this guide offers tips and step-by-step instructions for repairing everything from brake pads to door dings.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Sewing written by Chris Jeffreys and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with computer-aided designs, information on new types of fabrics, and specially commissioned photos, this comprehensive guide maintains its original appeal, while enticing a whole new generation of readers.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques written by Nancy Bednar and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the sewing machine does it, then the technique is here! Anyone looking for advice on those indispensable basics will find a variety of ways to do bias binding, buttonholes, edge finishes, gathering, hem finishes, mitering corners, seam finishes, topstitching, and zippers. Or sewers can learn how to make any item eye-catching with an array of creative touches, including appliqu�, crisscross chain stitching, eyelet embroidery, and lacework. Every technique comes complete with machine setups and guidance on fabrics, stitching, needles, threads, tension, and the presser foot.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Quilting Basics written by Laura Ehrlich and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew your own heirloom, block by block. Quilting is an art form that's been passed down through generations. But even if you don't have a quilter grandmother to teach you how to design, cut, piece, and stitch your own quilts, you're not out of luck. Loaded with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful illustrations and photos, and tips for making your quilted pieces uniquely your own, this enjoyable guide gives you everything you need to know to create traditional or one-of-a-kind quilts. In it, you get- A look at the tools you need to start quilting-plus the many fabrics and patterns you'll want Helpful hints for choosing coordinating fabrics, calculation how much you need, and prepping them for use. Tips for making templates, marking your fabric, working with (or against) the grain, and accurately cutting out block pieces. Pointers for piecing your blocks and putting together your quilt top-by hand or machine Easy instructions for the three Bs of quilt assembly- batting, backing and basting. Fun tutorials on quilting stitches and designs, appliquéing, and other finishing touches to make your quilt special.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Fermenting Foods written by Wardeh Harmon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your own delicious cultured foods-safely and easily! The art of fermenting foods is an ages-old craft that is enjoying a resurgence as people are discovering not only the health benefits of live-culture foods, but the true pleasure of creating their own fermentations at home. From kombucha to kefir, and from sourdough to kimchi, research is proving that live-culture foods can help reduce high cholesterol, strengthen and support digestive and immune systems, and help fight and prevent chronic diseases. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Fermenting Foods covers the amazing health benefits of fermented foods and the techniques for safely fermenting food at home. Here's what you'll find in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Food: Over 100 unique and delicious recipes for ferments of all types, including beverages, cultured dairy, fermented grains, vegetable ferments, and much more, and each with detailed instructions Helpful insight on the tools and techniques you'll need to know to safely create nearly any type of fermented food Detailed guidance on how fermentation works, how to troubleshoot common fermentation issues, and how to grow your own starters
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Electrical Repair written by Terry Meany and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information and advice on how to install and repair home electrical wiring, including when and how to deal with professionals, and the specific requirements of different rooms.
Download or read book Leather Crafts written by Valerie Schafer Franklin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A big part of the artisanal/DIY movement is about authenticity and quality, with a return to simplicity, real values, genuine materials, and careful craftsmanship. Leather is one of those authentic materials, and while it has always been used for handbags and gloves, it’s also enjoying a resurgence in the field of crafts. Simple objects elegantly made of leather are featured everywhere on maker blogs, photo-sharing sites, tutorials, and craft marketplaces. Leather is in the real world, too, in heavily curated hipster boutiques and well-edited coffee shops that sell sundries. Idiot’s Guides®: Leather Crafts offers 20 projects (illustrated with copious step-by-step photos), ranging from beginner to advanced, each one building on the skills that have been taught in prior projects. Unlike most existing books on leathercraft, which come with a heavy whiff of the ‘70s, this one has a sleek, modern aesthetic. The projects are functional, and the minimal, elegant embellishment and natural finishes will keep them timeless.
Download or read book Ami Ami Dogs 2 written by Mitsuki Hoshi and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet is the second installment in a new series for dog lovers, crafty folk, and people who just love cute stuff. Complete with detailed instructions and full color pictures of stuffed puppies and patterns, this is the perfect project for anyone who likes to crochet (or just pretends to)! Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed animals. The technique results in animals with large heads and small bodies, upholding the super cute aesthetic of amigurumi animals. Jam-packed with four-color photographs of seriously cute dogs, as well as patterns and step-by-step instructions on how to make them, Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet will inspire you to pick up the needle and thread like no other craft project. The book teaches crocheters: 1. Basic crocheting techniques (perfect for beginners!) 2. Spiral techniques to ensure stuffing will not come out 3. Patterns and detailed directions for 12 kinds of dogs (about 3” long) including: -Chihuahua -Jack Russell Terrier -Toy Poodle -Shih Tzu -Dalmation -Papillon -Bernese Mountain Dog -Hokkaido -Shiba -Bull Terrier 4. Plus: Tiny dogs as magnets! Tiny dogs as cell phone accessories!
Download or read book The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting written by Sarah Veblen and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns. No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly! With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn: The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fitting How to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds How to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problems How to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easily Basic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterations See the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.
Download or read book How to Make Sewing Patterns Second Edition written by Don McCunn and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Make Sewing Patterns solves the mysteries of pattern drafting with easy, step-by-step instructions and clear line drawings that show how to create custom-fit garments in a wide range of designs. The book s detailed instructions on measuring and fitting include do-it-yourself photographs as well as directions for creating custom dress forms. Don McCunn has certainly mastered pattern drafting and fitting a wide range of bodies. Whether or not you have taken pattern drafting in a class, this book is a good reference in a very readable style. I especially liked the exacting instructions on taking measurements on the body and the solution for side seams which are not perpendicular to the floor. --Sandra Betzina, the power behind power sewing. Author of 10 books, a syndicated column for 37 years, and a host of her own show on HGTV for 6 years. Beyond the impressive range of material in How to Make Sewing Patterns is the author's obvious concern that readers understand what they are doing and why. There are many helpful tips throughout the book, some quite clever and unexpected. The section on drafting a sloper contains excellent explanations of the various body contours, measuring, and fitting. Text, drawings, and photos of the human body from every angle illustrate the various interrelated contours and just how a pattern accommodates them. He even gives detailed instructions on how to measure and fit yourself. --Threads Magazine McCunn's book dispels the mysteries of pattern drafting, an area which was once the province of the couturier. A do-it-yourself text in which lessons build upon one another, this book provides detailed guides to creating patterns. --Library Journal The most readable pattern drafting book I've found. The drawings are the simplest line drawings possible but executed with concise purpose. --Whole Earth Catalog Donald McCunn leads the beginning seamstress or the advanced into pattern drafting via a thorough introduction. He shows that drafting is easy if each step is clearly related to the final outcome and if the drafter visualizes what he or she is doing. --Christian Science Monitor"
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Crafts with Kids written by Georgene Lockwood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1998 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of budget-friendly projects include edible homemade goodies, holiday decorations, toys, musical instruments, and gifts made from wood, metal, glass, leather, clay, and found objects
