Sewing For Dummies
Learn the basic skills and techniques you need for successful hand and machine sewing

Over the past ten years, interest in sewing has grown. If want to learn how to sew or to improve your skills, Sewing For Dummies is the book you need to get started. This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings that fit your personal style, your measurements, and your aesthetic. Find great patterns in stores and online, give thrift store finds new life, and learn about cool new fabrics and sewing trends. You'll also get an overview of common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, so you can take up this relaxing, creative hobby with confidence. A full-color insert brings the text to life. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you use your new skills to create wonderful handmade pieces.

  • Learn hand and machine sewing skills, starting with the basics and working your way up
  • Choose the right sewing machine for your needs and follow step-by-step tutorials to master its use
  • Makes repairs and alterations to keep your wardrobe current
  • Learn about online sewing resources and get ideas for finding fabric and patterns

This Dummies guide will help anyone who wants to learn basic sewing skills or brush up on what they already know. Sew a button back on your jacket, make pillowcases from an old dress, alter that great vintage dress to fit like a glove, and complete any other sewing projects you can dream up.

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Sewing For Dummies
Learn the basic skills and techniques you need for successful hand and machine sewing

Over the past ten years, interest in sewing has grown. If want to learn how to sew or to improve your skills, Sewing For Dummies is the book you need to get started. This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings that fit your personal style, your measurements, and your aesthetic. Find great patterns in stores and online, give thrift store finds new life, and learn about cool new fabrics and sewing trends. You'll also get an overview of common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, so you can take up this relaxing, creative hobby with confidence. A full-color insert brings the text to life. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you use your new skills to create wonderful handmade pieces.

  • Learn hand and machine sewing skills, starting with the basics and working your way up
  • Choose the right sewing machine for your needs and follow step-by-step tutorials to master its use
  • Makes repairs and alterations to keep your wardrobe current
  • Learn about online sewing resources and get ideas for finding fabric and patterns

This Dummies guide will help anyone who wants to learn basic sewing skills or brush up on what they already know. Sew a button back on your jacket, make pillowcases from an old dress, alter that great vintage dress to fit like a glove, and complete any other sewing projects you can dream up.

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Sewing For Dummies

Sewing For Dummies

by Jan Saunders Maresh
Sewing For Dummies

Sewing For Dummies

by Jan Saunders Maresh

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Learn the basic skills and techniques you need for successful hand and machine sewing

Over the past ten years, interest in sewing has grown. If want to learn how to sew or to improve your skills, Sewing For Dummies is the book you need to get started. This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings that fit your personal style, your measurements, and your aesthetic. Find great patterns in stores and online, give thrift store finds new life, and learn about cool new fabrics and sewing trends. You'll also get an overview of common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, so you can take up this relaxing, creative hobby with confidence. A full-color insert brings the text to life. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you use your new skills to create wonderful handmade pieces.

  • Learn hand and machine sewing skills, starting with the basics and working your way up
  • Choose the right sewing machine for your needs and follow step-by-step tutorials to master its use
  • Makes repairs and alterations to keep your wardrobe current
  • Learn about online sewing resources and get ideas for finding fabric and patterns

This Dummies guide will help anyone who wants to learn basic sewing skills or brush up on what they already know. Sew a button back on your jacket, make pillowcases from an old dress, alter that great vintage dress to fit like a glove, and complete any other sewing projects you can dream up.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781394279562
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 10/07/2024
Sold by: JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format: eBook
Pages: 432
File size: 59 MB
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About the Author

Jan Saunders Maresh is a nationally recognized sewing authority, educator, and journalist. She has worked as the Education Director for the White Sewing Machine Company and the Director of Consumer Education for JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts. She’s the best-selling author of 19 books covering the many aspects of sewing and instruction.

Table of Contents

Foreword xiii

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 3

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 4

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: Ready set sew! 5

Chapter 1: The World of Sewing from 30,000 Feet 7

Chapter 2: Tooling Around: Assembling Your Sewing Kit 19

Chapter 3: Fabrics, Findings, and Interfacings … Oh My! 43

Chapter 4: Pondering Patterns in the 21st Century 61

Part 2: Going to Sewing School: Getting the Hang of the Basic Skills 87

Chapter 5: Taking the First Steps of Your Sewing Adventure 89

Chapter 6: Securing Sensational Seams 117

Chapter 7: Hemming Almost Anything by Hand and Machine 147

Chapter 8: Playing Around: Sewing for Kids, Pets, and the Kid in You 163

Part 3: Strutting the Runway: Fashion Sewing 101 191

Chapter 9: Shaping Your Silhouette 193

Chapter 10: Zip It Button It Close It 213

Chapter 11: What is Up Your Sleeves? 235

Chapter 12: Pockets: More Than Just a Place to Put Your Hands 255

Part 4: Casa Couture: Sewing for Your Home 269

Chapter 13: Decorating on Demand: Home Décor Sewing 271

Chapter 14: Tablescaping with Terrific Table Toppers 279

Chapter 15: Personalizing Praiseworthy Pillows 291

Chapter 16: Brightening Up Your Bedroom 311

Part 5: Makeover Magic: Mending, Alterations, and Quick Fixes for a Sustainable Wardrobe 327

Chapter 17: Fitting Finesse: Altering Clothes for All Shapes and Sizes 329

Chapter 18: Sewing SOS: “Help, I Ripped My ______” 347

Chapter 19: Sustainable Restyling: Giving Existing Garments New Life 365

Part 6: the Part of Tens 385

Chapter 20: Ten Rookie Sewing Mistakes to Avoid 387

Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Buying and Maintaining a Sewing Machine and Serger 393

Chapter 22: Ten ABCs of Sewing 401

Index 407

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