Threads sewing made simple : the essential guide to teaching yourself to sew
2013
Book
Shares tips and techniques for learning how to sew, covering fabrics, stitches, hemming, and pressing, and features a selection of both patterned and pattern-free projects.
Main title:
Threads sewing made simple : the essential guide to teaching yourself to sew / Editors of Threads.
Imprint:
Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, Inc., 2013.
Collation:
169 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Getting started -- Setting Up Your Sewing Space -- Tools and Supplies -- Sewing Machines -- Fabrics -- Threads -- Hand Stitches -- Machine Stitches -- Basic Machine Sewing -- Hemming -- Pressing -- ch. 2 Pattern-Free Projects -- Good to Start With -- Sundress -- Placemat Purse -- When You're Getting Comfortable -- Reversible Chair Covers -- Flouncy Tee -- One-Rectangle Dress -- If You're Feeling Inspired -- Convertible Dress -- Four-Rectangle Tunic -- Gypsy Skirt -- Floor Cushion -- ch. 3 Working with patterns -- Understanding Patterns -- Reading a Pattern -- Ease: It's Easy -- Getting Your Grain -- Pinning -- Working with a Dress Form -- ch. 4 Patterned projects -- Good to Start With -- Silk Scarf -- Grecian Tank -- Wrap Dress -- When You're Getting Comfortable -- Recycled-Sweater Mittens -- Classic Aprons -- Blanket Coat -- Pajama Pants -- If You're Feeling Inspired -- Stylish Wrap -- Boxy Tee.
ISBN:
9781600859564
Dewey class:
646.19
LC class:
TT705
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
37551
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