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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.
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.
Part I: Getting Ready to Sew.
Chapter 1: The World of Sewing.
Chapter 2: Assembling Your Sewing Kit.
Chapter 3: Selecting Fabric, Findings, and Interfacing.
Chapter 4: Working with Patterns.
Part II: Mastering Basic Sewing Skills.
Chapter 5: Kicking Off Your Sewing Adventure.
Chapter 6: Securing Sensational Seams.
Chapter 7: Fast and Easy Hems by Hand and Machine.
Part III: Fashion Sewing Fun-damentals.
Chapter 8: Shaping Things Up.
Chapter 9: Zippers, Buttons, and Other Closure Company.
Chapter 10: Sleeves: The Long and the Short of It.
Chapter 11: Pockets Full of Ideas.
Part IV: Sewing for Your Home.
Chapter 12: Do-It-Yourself Decorating: Home Décor Sewing.
Chapter 13: Quick-Change Table Toppers.
Chapter 14: Praiseworthy Pillows.
Chapter 15: Adding Wow to Your Windows.
Chapter 16: Giving Your Bed a Makeover.
Part V: Making Alterations and Quick Fixes for a Sustainable Wardrobe.
Chapter 17: When Clothes Are Too Short, Too Long, Too Tight, or Too Loose.
Chapter 18: Making Repairs on the Run.
Chapter 19: Eco Fashion: Giving Existing Garments New Life.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Mixing Prints.
Chapter 21: Ten Rookie Sewing Mistakes to Avoid.
Chapter 22: Ten Important Sewing Fundamentals.
Appendix: Sewing Resources.
Index.
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Posted June 16, 2011
I have the paperback. I taught myself to sew 7 years ago using this book. I could not be w o it now. Its still my go to.
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Posted May 5, 2010
I am taking an Intro to Sewing class through our Parks and Rec Dept. and this book is our bible. It is easy to read and understand. It is broken down into different chapters that address what you need so you don't have to read the whole thing. You can just go to the section you have a question on and it will walk you through it step by step. If you are just wanting to learn the basics of sewing this book is great!
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Posted July 14, 2012
I have sewn before but this book shows you even more tricks you can do with the sewing machine or even your hands and i am barley 11 and it is amazing it also show others peoples story of how this book help them you should defently get this book.
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Posted July 8, 2012
THIS BOOK IS TEACHING ME EVERYTHING ABOUT SEWING AND I AM GETTING A SEWING MACHINE IN 2 WEEKS SO EXCITED ABOUT THAT
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Posted January 4, 2013
I really like this book. I have been referencing this book for months now. I love the great points it provides.
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Posted September 14, 2012
I bought this book as a gift for a friend wanting to learn to sew. I was working on a project at the time and found some great tips to a problem I was having and was so glad to read it before giving the book away! I should order another for myself even though I've been sewing for many years.
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Posted April 10, 2013
Searches for the bush wher the remains lie behind.
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Posted April 25, 2013
*walks up*
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Posted April 10, 2013
A brunette with sharp blue eyes walks in. "Can I join?"
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Posted April 10, 2013
Ok now he is showing off. Hunter is a good rper. He doesnt godmod. Like me.
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Posted April 10, 2013
It was but ok and im not gonna die from that ill get weakened but not parish (he flies away)
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Posted April 10, 2013
Hums
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Posted April 11, 2013
My Cave is at result 11
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Posted April 8, 2013
*sits on the ledge*
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Posted April 6, 2013
Walked in staring at the soldier
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Posted April 4, 2013
You are one!
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Posted April 3, 2013
I get it. Muse.
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Posted April 3, 2013
"EHHHHHHH!!!!! WRONG! Destroid, i just sung alot to Muse, nice try though"
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Posted March 30, 2013
Yeah
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Posted March 27, 2013
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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...