First time sewing : the absolute beginner's guide

Name/Title

First time sewing : the absolute beginner's guide

Entry/Object ID

TT705 .F47 2014

Description

Learning to sew can be a challenge, but the experts at Creative Publishing guide you from your first nervous stitches to confident sewing. Each project in the book will introduce you to new concepts and skills.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Matthew Yanchuk

Notes

Gift of Matthew Yanchuk, April 2024.

Lexicon

Search Terms

machine sewing, sewing

Book Details

Author

Creative Publishing International

Publisher

Creative Publishing International

Place Published

City

Minneapolis, MN

Date Published

2014

ISBN

9781589238046

LCCN

2015430813

Notes

Length: 127

General Notes

Note Type

Contents

Note

Introduction -- Sewing basics. The sewing machine ; Machine accessories ; Sewing supplies ; Special products ; Fabric information ; Selecting a pattern ; All about patterns ; Inside the pattern ; Pattern layout ; Cutting and marking ; Getting ready to sew ; Sewing a seam ; How to balance tension ; Hand stitches ; Hems ; Cutting decorator fabrics -- Projects. Rectangular table cloth ; Knife-edge pillows ; Zipper closures ; Baby blanket ; Elastic-waist skirts ; Elastic-waist pants ; T-shirts ; Apron with pockets ; Unlined jackets.