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50 lessons & 15 projects to get you started by Clémentine Collinet
Learn how to get the most out of your sewing machine with this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide. There are 15 gorgeous projects to make including cushions, shoulder bags, soft toys and quilts. Full-size, fold-out patterns accompany the designs and 50 illustrated step-by-step lessons will guide you through all you need to get started. This book is a fantastic resource for those new to machine sewing and a great source of inspiration and ideas for more experienced sewers.
Before starting 8 Your sewing machine 10 Preparing the bobbins 12 The ideal sewing box 14 Commonly used terms 17 Sewing simple items 20 Prepare your work 24 Sewing using a straight stitch 25 Make a corner seam 26 Finish off a seam: reverse stitch or knot 28 Oversewing 30 Cutting 30 Closing up a seam 31 Simple cushion 32 Working from a template 36 Sewing shapes 37 Adding a piece of fabric 37 Sewing several layers of fabric 38 Covering a button 40 Sewing a button using your presser foot 41 Closing up a seam by hand using small, invisible stitches 41 Soft toy 42 Using a zigzag stitch 48 Sewing bias binding in one single seam 49 Bunting 50 Embroidering a buttonhole 54 Topstitching a pocket 56 Sewing on a flat button 57 Preparing drawstring casing 58 Preparing a tape 60 Sliding a tape or piece of elastic into a drawstring casing 61 Small drawstring bag 62 Sewing frills 66 Following guide marks 67 Frilly flower brooches 68 Sew your own clothes 70 Sewing darts 74 Sewing facings 75 Making a fine tape 76 Hem by machine 77 Simple, strappy top 78 Work with raw edges and seam allowances 82 Make bias binding 83 Sew bias binding 84 Sew on press studs 85 Skirt 86 Sewing a shoulder 90 Inserting a sleeve 91 Making a reversible garment 92 Baby’s reversible kimono 96 Sew accessories 98 Add rickrack braid 102 Attach heading tape 103 Make a flat hem 104 White curtains 106 Stiffening fabric 110 Sewing an appliqué 111 Inserting a zip fastener 112 Cushion with star appliqué 114 Quilting 118 Quilted throw 122 Preparing and sewing simple patchwork 126 A patchwork throw 130 Prepare and sew piping 134 Attaching piping to a cushion 136 Cushion with piping 138 Sew a bag 140 Making a reversible bag 144 Preparing and attaching straps 145 Adding a braid 147 Shoulder bag 148 Embellishing with decorative stitches 152 Removing excess fabric 153 Denim bag 154
September/ October 2014
Aimed at the beginner, this is the perfect introduction to the world of sewing. After chapters on basic equipment, there are fifty lessons covering all the skills necessary to proceed on to making the exciting projects that follow. Full size pull-out patterns are included, with full step by step instructions, ensuring satisfying results for all. This is the perfect book for the novice sewer wishing to expand their knowledge, especially useful with the current trend of home sewing. Excellent value for money.
September 2014
This handy guide contains 50 lessons and 15 simple projects to get you started on your sewing journey. Ideal for beginners this book guides you through the preparation needed with details about using a sewing machine, the equipment you will need and a glossary of commonly used sewing terms. It has full sized, fold-out patterns and basic step-by-step instructions to guide you through each project. The lessons lead up to projects using the techniques you have just learnt and they increase gradually in complexity. The projects range from simple cushions and bags to more sophisticated clothes, toys and quilts and being able to make projects as you work through the lessons will really boost your confidence as well as making the learning process much more fun!
May 14
Getting the best from your sewing machine is made easy with this book. There are 15 projects and full-size, fold-out patterns too. The lessons are illustrated and step-by-step so this is fool-proof for beginners. The projects are simple, practical and useful. Learn all about your sewing machine and sew simple items.
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