Threads Sewing Made Simple: The Essential Guide to Teaching Yourself to Sew

Threads Sewing Made Simple: The Essential Guide to Teaching Yourself to Sew

by Editors of Threads
Threads Sewing Made Simple: The Essential Guide to Teaching Yourself to Sew

Threads Sewing Made Simple: The Essential Guide to Teaching Yourself to Sew

by Editors of Threads

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Overview

Hands down, the best introduction to sewing! If you are a new crafter or aspiring sewer, it's just as easy to learn the basics of sewing the right way, right away – and avoid problems from the get-go. Since nobody does sewing better than the folks at Threads, you'll want to get Sewing Made Simple —it's packed with expert advice that makes sewing easy and fun.

The perfect refresher course for anyone who sews. If you've been away from sewing, or never really learned the proper techniques, Sewing Made Simple is the answer for you, too. It will show you how to get back on track and build your skills on a firm foundation. And it's a handy reference to go back to any time you have a question.

Simple projects with lots of style. Sewing Made Simple isn't just lessons, it includes some fabulous projects you'll enjoy making for yourself or as gifts, including:

  • A roomy tote bag for work or the beach
  • Gorgeous scarves that can look casual or fancy
  • Today's most-wanted bag _—– the clutch
  • Pillows for every room of the house and more.

Expert tips get you up to speed quickly. Threads editors share their vast experience with you including pointers for setting up a cool sewing spot, the best tools and notions to buy, and plenty of helpful tips. If you liked sewing before, Sewing Made Simple will be the start of a love affair with sewing.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781600859564
Publisher: Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 09/17/2013
Pages: 176
Sales rank: 907,179
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Threads is at the heart of a loyal and engaged sewing community and is the premier magazine in the U.S. offering high-quality sewing content to more than 800,000 brand fans and more than 255,000 unique visitors to the Threads and Craftstylish websites.

Table of Contents

Introduction 
 
Chapter 1: Getting Started           
 How Sewing Has Changed           
Sewing Machines    
Fabrics                      
Threads        
Hand Stitches          
Machine Stitches    
Removing Stitches 
Tools and Notions   
Setting Up Your Sewing Area       
 
Chapter 2: Pattern-Free Projects
 Good to Start With: 3 easy projects to sew
 When You’re Getting Comfortable: 3 fun projects to sew
 If You’re Feeling Inspired: 3 projects to sew
 
Chapter 3: Working With Patterns           
Understanding Patterns    
Working with Patterns       
Shaping Your Garment      
Finishing Your Garment     
 
Chapter 4: Patterned Projects
Good to Start With: 3 easy projects to sew
 When You’re Getting Comfortable: 3 fun projects to sew
 If You’re Feeling Inspired: 3 projects to sew
 
Appendix:
 Sewing Machines, Fabrics, and Thread 
 Glossary of Common Terms         
 Quiz: Do You Know What You’re Wearing?                    
 
Contributors
Resources/Metric Equivalents     
Photo/Illustrator Credits    
Index
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