How to Sew: With over 80 techniques and 20 easy projects (Mollie Makes)

by Mollie Makes

Overview

Sew up a storm with this crafty collection of more than 20 fabulous—and fantastically easy—projects from Mollie Makes.
 
Get stitching! The team from Mollie Makes magazine has brought together their favorite designers to share tips, stories, and beautiful projects that range from fancy fabric flowers to a trapeze sundress. Step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive techniques section guide even complete beginners to success as they move from basic hand stitching to decorative and machine sewing. So clear your table and start creating such fun and stylish designer items as a dapper bear pajama case, fruity floor cushions, an embellished t-shirt, an adorable trapeze sundress, and much more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781911163664
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	05/14/2020
Series:	Mollie Makes
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.69(w) x 8.69(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Mollie Makes is the UK's most successful lifestyle and craft magazine, bringing you the best of contemporary craft.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Projects

Wedding charms 6

Fancy fabric flowers 10

Tassel-fringed kimono top 14

Bird-shaped cushion 18

Bird appliqué peg bag 21

Shrews in a shoe 24

Easy peasy patchwork quilt 30

True love cushions 34

Make-up brush roll 38

Hedgehog sewing set 42

Trapeze sundress 46

Take three tees 53

Badger pillow 58

Trimmed Christmas stocking 61

Dapper bear pyjama case 64

Foxy sleep mask 69

Fruity floor cushions 72

Hot water bottle covers 77

Photo album cover 80

Button-up A-line skirt 84

Techniques

Sewing equipment 92

Stitching by hand 97

Using a sewing machine 105

Working with fabric 114

Seams and hems 118

Zips and buttons 130

Trimming and binding 134

Machine embellishing 141

A few tips for making clothes 144

Templates 148

Index 159