Sewing For Dummies

Author : Jan Saunders Maresh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470623209
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing For Dummies written by Jan Saunders Maresh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete guide to sewing basics People are always looking for ways to cut expenses and be creative and stylish at the same time. Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to repair and create clothing and furnishings for yourself and your family for little to no cost. But learning how to sew and how to choose the tools and supplies to begin sewing can be confusing. Now, you can turn to this hands-on, friendly guide for the most up-to-date information, the best techniques, and fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing. Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations make it easier to learn Fresh new patterns, projects, stitches, and techniques for fashion and the home Budget-conscious tips for breathing new life into existing garments Complete with a section on common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, Sewing For Dummies, 3rd edition gives you the confidence and know-how to sew like a pro.

Author : Jan Saunders Maresh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118054229
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing For Dummies written by Jan Saunders Maresh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love to sew—or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There’s nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools and then sharing it with your family and friends. Plus, learning to sew will save you money too! Before long, you’ll be stitching your own hems, repairing split seams, sewing on buttons, and much, much more. Sewing For Dummies is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you’re a stone-cold beginner, you’ll find everything you need to know to sew beginning-level projects—and the book doesn’t assume that you’ve ever even picked up a needle and thread before. If you’ve had some experience with sewing, you’ll find tips and tricks that it took author Janice Saunders Maresh, a nationally known sewing and serging instructor, years to pick up! You’ll discover how to: Master hand and machine stitches Read a sewing pattern Hem a variety of fabrics Negotiate sleeves and pockets Install zippers, buttons, and other fasteners Shape garments with tucks and pleats Adjust projects for better fit and function This updated edition features a fresh 8-page color insert of all the new home decorating projects, including new patterns and instructions for a traditional living room with slipcovered couches and throws; a French country dining room with drapes and slipcovered chairs; and a bedroom with shams, duvets, dustruffles, and window treatments, as well as: a bathroom with a shower curtain and towels hip and funky tote bags the perfect little black dress Complete with lists of quick fix-it tools, sewing fundamentals, and sewing resources, Sewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is the fun and easy way® to get the basics and stitch up a storm in no time!

Author : Jan Saunders Maresh
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9780764551376
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing For Dummies written by Jan Saunders Maresh and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1999-07-28 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing is fun, relaxing, and tremendously rewarding. It feels great when you sit down and sew something together (and are tickled with the results)! Besides the fun and satisfaction you get out of sewing, this wonderful hobby can also save you money. You can make your clothes last longer when you stitch up your own hems, repair split seams, and sew on those loose buttons. You can save even more money by making your own home décor projects, such as curtains and pillows. Sewing For Dummies is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you're a stone-cold beginner, you'll find explanations of all the tools and skills necessary for beginning-level projects. If you've had some experience with sewing, you'll benefit from the tips and tricks that might otherwise take years to pick up. Whether you're quilting, embroidering, mending, or constructing a project, you'll need to know some sewing basics to get you through your projects. Sewing For Dummies covers all the important sewing fundamentals such as: Mastering hand stitches and machine stitches Reading a sewing pattern Sewing sensational seams Hemming a variety of fabrics Shaping garments with darts, tucks, and pleats Installing zippers, buttons, and other fasteners Negotiating sleeves and pockets Working with home décor fabrics Adjusting projects for better fit and function Once you've explored the basic techniques, you'll be ready to start some easy sewing projects. This friendly book will guide you through the following projects, and more, with confidence: Children's costumes Tablecloth and place mats Duvet cover Fleece scarf, hat, and jacket ensemble Teddy bear Window treatments Creative pillows Fabric touches almost everything in a person's daily life. Children cuddle up with pillows and soft toys and dress up in costumes for fun. People wear clothing to be comfortable, stay warm, and to be fashionable. People also appreciate and admire handmade heirlooms. When you finish your projects, wear them with pride, play in them, admire your work, and hand them down to your loved ones.

Author : Giulia Ludemberg
Publisher : Sannainvest Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781914146121
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing For Beginners written by Giulia Ludemberg and published by Sannainvest Limited. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover How To Master The Art Of Sewing And Unlock Your Inner Artist With Amazing Projects - That You Can Do TODAY! Learning how to sew might seem complicated. If you're a complete beginner, it can definitely be intimidating to start, getting all the essential skills down pat, and producing some really nice projects. However - with the proper guidance, even a beginner like you can produce EYE-POPPING sewing projects that will impress your family and friends! In this complete beginner's book to sewing, you will find tons of easy, step-by-step sewing projects that you can easily create for yourself. Everything is explained in-depth, with clear illustrations and pictures to help you get the most out of your tools and achieve the very best result in as little time as possible! Here's what you're going to find inside: Proven ways to help you master essential sewing skills from cutting patterns and sewing seams to gathering fabric and installing zippers Foolproof tips and tricks to choose the right equipment, select the perfect fabric and use the right sewing techniques for your specific project needs Step-by-step instructions with illustrations for making awesome sewing projects from light dresses to curtains and more Common sewing mistakes made by both beginners and experts and how to avoid them And much, much more exclusive and updated content you cannot find anywhere else! Improve your DIY skills, make your own clothes and furnishings for your home with the outstanding projects contained in this book! This book is great for: Beginners who want to get started with sewing but have no idea where to begin Intermediate and expert seamstresses looking for inspiration for new projects Gifting any DIY lover and craft enthusiast who loves to craft and sew

Author : Todd Goodin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing For Dummies written by Todd Goodin and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing your own clothes is a way to dress yourself in exactly the kind of style you want. Clothing bought in stores is expensive and often does not fit right. By learning to sew you get to make something useful and you can make tons of one-of-a-kind accessories, tote bags, scarves and more! This book guide you to learn sewing with simple techniques. - Easy to understand because this book is totally for beginners. - Has high qualified illustrations To beginners, the perfect sewing guide will be appropriate but will also have details to fit more advanced sewers. Therefore, this book is going to remain relevant for a long time. Get this book and start sewing your own products.

Author : Miranda Caroligne Burns
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118051440
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reconstructing Clothes For Dummies written by Miranda Caroligne Burns and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reconstructing Clothes for Dummies offers inspiring projects and savvy tips on how to salvage those tired old clothes in your closet and turn them into a one-of-a-kind wardrobe. It shows craftsters, DIY enthusiasts, budget-conscious fashionistas and people from all walks of life how to unleash their inner fashion designer and transform outdated duds into hip new clothes. Featured projects include making good use of old scraps; reviving shrunken sweaters; finding redemption in that bridesmaid dress; decorative repair and embellishment of existing pieces; and creating unexpected home décor with what’s hiding in your drawers.

Author : Alison Smith
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0756657180
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sewing Book written by Alison Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-03-06 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained. The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns - how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads appear throughout the substantial Techniques section and showcase darts, zips, pleats etc, as well as showingkey stitches. Plus, you can bring your acquired and refined skills to fruition as you make some of the 25 home decor and clothing projects at the back of the book. With The Sewing Book on your shelf, you''ve got every sewing questioncovered. Written by a passionate stitcher and teacher, with her own sewing school, eagerto produce a one-stop sewing bible for her students, this book leaves no hem unturned. You can dip in at any level - whether you''re new to sewing or refining your art, whether you want to repair an old skirt or create a new one, whether you want to spruce up a curtain or design one from scratch. And with a Foreword by U.S. sewing teacher, Diana Rupp, this book has it all sewn up.

Author : Diana Hansen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781942915010
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing for Beginners written by Diana Hansen and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever think you could have fun reading a book about learning how to sew? Diana Hansen's Sewing for Beginners is not only a book of step-by-step explanations and pictures teaching you how to repair and care for your clothes without a sewing machine, but you'll also find it full of "mommishness," witty candor, and down-home practicality. Who says learning has to be dull?

Author : Jessica Pickens
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781508956792
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing written by Jessica Pickens and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing is fun and easy!! Learn everything you need to know about sewing, basic stitches, and creating sewing projects. This book is for beginners out there who didn't listen to their teachers during their craft class, for those who didn't have a chance to listen to one, and to those who simply want to explore this age-old art. This book is intended to guide you towards mastering the art of sewing and equipping you with the skills necessary to create your own sewing projects and products. You will learn first and foremost the benefits sewing has to offer and the role that it plays on your everyday lives. Not only that, you will also learn what are the basic stitches in sewing, the tools you need to fill your sewing kit with, and the preliminary tasks you need to accomplish before you can sew. By the time you finish reading this book you are going to be able to start creating your own projects and unleash your creativity on fabrics of your choosing. You don't have to depend anymore on what stores has to offer you because your imagination will now be matched with skills sufficient to make all those dream projects come true. Why You Must Have This Book! > In this book you will learn how to appreciate sewing and take note of its benefits. > This book will teach you the steps to creating various sewing stitches without the help of a sewing machine. > In this book you will learn how to go through the dreaded tasks of threading your needles and thread knotting. > This book will guide you through the tasks you need to fulfill first before you can start sewing. > This book will teach you some simple projects that you can immediately work on as a beginner. > In this book you will learn the measures you have to take to ensure a safe and accident-free sewing experience. What You'll Discover from the Book -Sewing: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Sewing for Beginners in 30 minutes or Less!- ** Why you need sewing in your life and how it can benefit your pocketbook ** How to perform with success sewing-related tasks such as threading your needle and knotting your thread ** Step by step instructions on executing the different types of sewing stitches **The importance of observing safety measures in order to avoid blood being spilled while you are sewing **What to put into your sewing kit and the uses of each of your sewing tools **How to create simple projects like making a shirt, shorts, hemming your jeans, and attaching flat buttons into your fabric Let's Learn Together! Hurry! For a limited time you can download -Sewing: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Sewing for Beginners in 30 minutes or Less!- for a special discounted price of only $2.99 Download Your Copy Right Now Before It's Too Late! Just Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy Button. ----- TAGS: Sewing - Sewing for Beginners - Sewing Patterns - How to Sew - Sew - Sewing Books

Author : Chloe Spencer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781515287858
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing written by Chloe Spencer and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "SewingSewing For Beginners - How To Sew Quickly And Easily! The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide To Sewing For BeginnersThis book is going to teach you everything you need to know so that you can start sewing as soon as today. We are going to start off learning how to hand stitch which is a basic sewing skill. Then you will learn: What tools you will need to begin sewing. How to choose the proper fabric. All about sewing terminology. And more. By the time you finish this book you are going to be able to start a beginners sewing project, you will know how to read a pattern, use your sewing machine and choose the proper fabric for your pattern.