The ultimate sewing bible for beginners, students and seasoned stitchers wanting to perfect their skills
Whether you want to make soft furnishings, clothing or just do alterations this is the book that everyone interested in sewing needs.
Follow step-by-steps and master every technique you'll ever need; from machine-stitching a buttonhole and attaching a collar, to altering patterns and building a basic sewing kit. Every hand and machine stitch and technique is clearly shown and easy to follow, guiding you through every move. Follow 25 stylish projects, for the home and to wear, which will enable you to take your sewing skills to perfection.
Plus, get properly kitted out; close up photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best equipment for the job and guarantee you know exactly how to use it.
Tucks, pleats, hems, darts, edges, pockets, buttonholes, zips - whatever you want to sew find out how.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 9781405335553
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 2002 g
Dimensions: 284 x 238 x 32 mm
Although this is a thoroughly comprehensive guide to all things sewing related complete with step by step instructions for every technique possible I did find it a little cold and impersonal and very much aimed at the... More
this is a very comprehensive sewing book recommended by our sewing tutor it covers everything you need to know and has a some nice projects at the back.
have only glanced at book as my mum brought it for me for christmas looks very good and cant wait till I get chance to read it properly and do some of the stuff in there!!
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