Download or read book The Ultimate Thread Guide written by Becky Goldsmith and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-12-25 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] handy, in-depth guide . . . an attractive and useful reference for those passionate about sewing and other thread-based crafts.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Always choose the right thread! This amazing reference guide features a convenient thread use key that shows the most common uses for the wide variety of threads commonly used by quilters and sewists. This valuable information will help you determine which one is right for your project. Plus, get the inside scoop on thread types and fibers, thread weight, choosing the correct sewing machine needle, and how thread is made. Learn about the most important features of specific threads (grouped by thread manufacturer) The perfect on-the-go reference Try out new products and new techniques with confidence
Download or read book Threads Sewing Guide written by Editors of Threads and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to basic sewing techniques, covering such topics as fabric, patterns, seams, cutting, hems, and surface embellishment.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Thread Crochet written by Leisure Arts and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you can crochet with yarn, you'll easily transition to making a cell phone pouch, a ring belt to wear with your favorite jeans, or lace trim for a blouse--all with thread crochet! A bit rusty on crochet stitches? Just review the stitch guide at the back. Whether you want to create coasters or baby booties, you'll find all the information you need. You can also learn which thread weights are best for your project and pick up some fun techniques and helpful hints. 23 must-have accessories and lace trims: scarf, vest, 2 doilies, filet initial, belt, cell phone pouch, necklace, coaster, bird, 3 snowflakes, bookmark, sachet, baby booties, baby bonnet, receiving blanket, and 5 edgings sewn on clothing.
Download or read book Thread s Not Dead written by Jeff Finley and published by Jeff Finley. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ESSENTIAL strategy guide for dominating the t-shirt design business." Jeffrey Kalmikoff, former CCO of Threadless.com What if the most prolific and influential people in the modern t-shirt design scene got together and discussed everything they wish they knew when they started? That's exactly what we have here. Thread's Not Dead is the essential strategy guide to the t-shirt design business. Written by successful graphic designer and diy entrepreneur Jeff Finley of the creative agency Go Media. Learn the secrets and strategies employed by the industry's most successful indie apparel designers and brands. Whether you want to design merchandise for your favorite bands and indie clothing companies or start your own fashion brand, this book has it all. Its goal is to help you dominate the apparel industry. Key topics include design, freelancing, band merchandise, personal branding, marketing, sales, printing & production, retail, business strategy, and e-commerce. Featuring contributions from the people behind Threadless, Emptees, DesignByHümans, Big Cartel, I Am The Trend, Go Media, Jakprints, Glamour Kills, Paint the Stars, Cure Apparel, Fright-Rags, and more!
Download or read book Wool Needle Thread 2 written by Lisa Bongean and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For quilters yearning to work with wool and wanting to learn from the master, Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings is here to help. In her first book, Wool, Needle & Thread, Lisa shares all her tried-and-true techniques--from start to fabulous finish--with dozens of step-by-step photos and a handful of projects. Now, in Wool, Needle & Thread 2, you can put all those stitchery skills into action with 15 patterns brimming with possibilities from table mats and pincushions to pillows and wall hangings. It's a maker's delight.
Download or read book The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide written by Naomi Baker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1997-01-24 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE user-friendly reference essential for any current or prospective serger owner: • Practical, easy solutions for any problem with any serger, no matter what the brand, model, or vintage. • Expert-savvy, timesaving tips on serger threading, needles, threads, feet, upkeep, and much more. • Comprehensive strategies that help answer "Which serger should I buy?"
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Rulerwork Quilting written by Amanda Murphy and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-04-25 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to use quilting rulers to their fullest and achieve the quilting you want every time. Straight lines, curves . . . there are rulers for every kind of quilting! Amanda Murphy shares an in-depth guide to everything you need to know about rulerwork quilting on both domestic and longarm machines. With recommendations for choosing templates and feet, this technical guide is great on its own, but also makes the perfect sidekick to Murphy’s popular Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book. Plan your quilting to perfection and learn to combine rulerwork with free-motion quilting. Watch your quilting aesthetic begin to evolve; helpful photos show you how to execute quilting designs with basic straight-line and circle rulers, as well as specialty shapes like waves, clamshells, and feathers! Become a rulerwork expert! Achieve the quilting you want every time Work on your longarm or domestic sewing machine, with troubleshooting and ergonomic tips for each Buy the right rulers and feet, plan the quilting, and execute rulerwork with finesse
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Longarm Machine Quilting written by Linda V. Taylor and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From maintenance to custom designs to advertising, here is everything you need to know about using longarm quilting machines. This indispensable guide from longarm expert Linda V. Taylor answers all of your questions, whether you’re a professional, a beginner, just starting to think about a quilting machine, or wanting to hire a machine quilter to finish your quilt. Learn the basics - how the process works, advice on tools, supplies, and accessories, and a glossary of terms. Complete information on pantograph (all-over) designs, custom quilting, and freehand techniques. An overview of the business of longarm machine quilting for both the proprietor and the consumer. 38 pages of original pantograph patterns, plus a quilt project and a gallery of beautiful quilts.
Download or read book The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide written by Ellen Pahl and published by Rodale. This book was released on 1997 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains over 700 how-to illustrations for backing quilts, embellishment, paper piecing, machine quilting, and using templates and stencils
Download or read book You and Your Sewing Machine written by Bernie Tobisch and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sewing machine pro shares expert tips on choosing, using, maintaining, and troubleshooting—packed with photos! From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems. With this book from Bernie Tobisch—who has decades of experience as a technician, dealer, and teacher—you can learn what questions to ask when buying a new sewing machine, what sewing machine foot to use for different projects, what regular maintenance you need to perform, and more. Perfect for sewists and quilters of all levels, this friendly approach to learning about and troubleshooting YOUR sewing machine gives you the tools you need to sew and quilt with less frustration and better results.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Machine Quilting written by Joanie Zeier Poole and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conceived, designed and produced by Quarto Publishing plc, London.
Download or read book The Coverstitch Technique Manual written by Julia Hincks and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need to know about the coverstitch sewing machine and the techniques you can achieve using it. Use your coverstitch machine for hemming and finishing garment openings, especially when working with stretch fabrics. Create seams, stitch corners, finish necklines and other raw edges, and make decorative stitches. The coverstitch machine is so versatile! Jam-packed with information, this user-friendly manual equips you with the knowledge and skills to achieve professional results from your coverstitch machine. Clear and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the essential stitches and sewing techniques. Julia also talks you through threading your machine, getting started and adjusting the settings. From stabilizing fabrics and managing bulky seams to caring for your machine, this manual covers it all! ❃ Put your skills into practice to create a simple summer dress, gift bag, table runner, bikini, washbag and more. The troubleshooting section gives you strategies and hints for fixing mistakes. There is a buyer’s guide to different coverstitch machines, to help you select the right model for you. This is the perfect manual to help you get the most out of your coverstitch machine.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope written by Shar Levine and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth guide explains how to put bugs, water, food, plants and pollen, and even parts of the body (like fingernails) under the scope for a close-up glimpse while also explaining how to identify the microscope's different pieces and how to focus properly.
Download or read book Wool Needle Thread written by Lisa Bongean and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to wool applique and embroidery! Welcome to beloved designer Lisa Bongean's private classroom! Toss the trial-and-error and learn from Lisa's decades of experience how she creates her exquisite stitcheries step by step: wool applique, embroidery, and more. Filled with close-up photos of Lisa's hands working her magic, this book will help you master each technique down to the tiniest detail. Start with Lisa's fabric tips; then move on to her favorite tools, templates, threads, and needles. How does she create her slim vines, pretty pennies, and flower appliques? It's all here, along with a dozen embroidery stitches in photos so clear, you'll know exactly how to re-create them. Lisa also shares five sweet projects to make yourself, rounding out this jam-packed volume that will teach you how to start, stitch, and finish your projects more accurately, more confidently, and more beautifully than ever before.
Download or read book The Ultimate AndroiDAQ Guide written by Rick Fluck and published by Controlled Capture Systems. This book was released on with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate AndroiDAQ Guide is an in-depth look into the techniques of data acquisition and process control, using the parallel processing micro-controller on the AndroiDAQ module. It teaches you sensing and electronic drive circuits, and how to implement these circuits in programming languages like Android, LabVIEW, Java, and Python. The book also shows you how to leverage and use the menu command structure used in the AndroiDAQ open source firmware, for the many data acquisition tasks that are used in robotic and product design. Many examples are given to allow you to control your AndroiDAQ module in ways other popular development modules can not, via USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi communication. It is a guide to help you make your next project be part of the Internet of Things.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Old Fashioned Country Skills written by Abigail Gehring and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 1350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re a suburbanite looking to live more simply or a die-hard homesteader interested in taking your garden to the next level, this guide is packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, vintage photographs and illustrations, and time-honored wisdom—creating one of the most comprehensive books on country skills available. This book is compiled of tested and practical experience passed down from generations of farmers and homesteaders. Here readers can learn about: Creating a vegetable garden Canning and preserving Keeping poultry Soap making Natural medicine Bridge building Farm mechanics Crop rotation Cattle and dairying The basics of beekeeping Foraging for wild food Fertilizing, soils, drainage, and irrigation Building a barn And much, much more! Success comes to the person who works the most efficiently—not simply the person who works the hardest. Learn invaluable advice and tips for how to create a sustainable lifestyle and live off the land.
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Farm Mechanics written by Fred D. Crawshaw and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference and instruction guide to the mechanics of working the land. The Ultimate Guide to Farm Mechanics combines three classic farming texts for the first time, compiling knowledge from the best sources published as far back as 1884. A comprehensive reference book that belongs in any farming household today, it offers an array of farm knowledge for both experts and amateurs alike. The book is divided into three parts: the first covers general skills such as woodworking and blacksmithing, the second is dedicated to farm engines and how to run them, and the third teaches readers how to construct classic labor-saving devices such as an effective milking stool, plowing gear for a kicking mule, and a nest for egg-eating hens. Readers are taught to mend broken tools, make fertilizer and corn fodder, buy engine parts, and manage gasoline engines safely and economically. Filled with intricate illustrations, photos, and diagrams, Ultimate Guide to Farm Mechanics offers a wealth of knowledge still indispensable to the modern-day farmer. Both the casual and amateur reader will learn valuable lessons from the old teachers of early twentieth-century farming in the United States.
