Sew Me! Sewing Basics: Simple Techniques and Projects for First-time Sewers - Couverture souple

Choly Knight

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ISBN 10 : 1574214233 ISBN 13 : 9781574214239

Editeur : Design Originals, 2013

Synopsis

Discover a creative new hobby and learn as you sew with Sew Me! Sewing Basics:

• 15 simple, straightforward projects
• Friendly, easy-to-follow directions will help you sew with confidence, make repairs, and create new garments from scratch
• Master essential sewing skills from cutting patterns & sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric, and installing zippers
• Learn as you sew with each new skill presented alongside a quick practice exercise to try
• Create fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hats, scarves, & more

If you've never threaded a needle or touched a sewing machine before, learning to sew may seem daunting... but it doesn't have to be! With Choly Knight's friendly and easy-to-follow directions, you'll soon be sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch.

Sew Me! Sewing Basics is the perfect book for anyone who wants get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course on sewing. Choly starts at the very beginning, showing you how to choose your first sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts.

From cutting patterns and sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing you to learn as you sew. 15 simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hand towels, hats and more.

Start enjoying a wonderful form of individual expression that will save you money and provide a terrific sense of accomplishment!

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À propos de l'auteur

Choly Knight has her finger on the pulse of what today's crafters really want. A power-seller on Etsy.com, she is the author of three additional sewing books from Fox Chapel Publishing. Choly has been crafting for as long as she can remember, and has drawn, painted, sculpted and taped everything in sight. She took up sewing at age 12 and knitting at 21. After going to college to study English and Studio Art, she now enjoys trying to find numerous different ways to combine all of her passions of writing, fine art, and craft art.

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Sew for Yourself

If you’ve never threaded a needle or touched a sewing machine before, learning to sew may seem daunting… but it doesn’t have to be! Discover a creative new hobby and learn as you sew with Sew Me! Sewing Basics. With Choly Knight’s friendly and easy-to-follow directions, you’ll soon be sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch.

Choly starts at the very beginning, showing you how to choose your first sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts. From cutting patterns and sewing seams, to binding edges, gathering fabric, and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise for you to try. Fifteen simple and straightforward projects will have you sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions, and placemats to hand towels and hats.

Start enjoying a wonderful form of individual expression that will save you money and provide a terrific sense of accomplishment. Sew Me! Sewing Basics is the perfect book for anyone who wants get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course on sewing.

Inside you’ll find:
- 15 simple and straightforward projects
- Basic sewing techniques and shortcuts
- Learn-as-you-sew practice exercises
- How to pick out a sewing machine and choose fabrics
- Clear directions and easy-to-use patterns

Sew for Yourself

If you’ve never threaded a needle or touched a sewing machine before, learning to sew may seem daunting… but it doesn’t have to be! Discover a creative new hobby and learn as you sew with Sew Me! Sewing Basics. With Choly Knight’s friendly and easy-to-follow directions, you’ll soon be sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch.

Choly starts at the very beginning, showing you how to choose your first sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts. From cutting patterns and sewing seams, to binding edges, gathering fabric, and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise for you to try. Fifteen simple and straightforward projects will have you sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions, and placemats to hand towels and hats.

Start enjoying a wonderful form of individual expression that will save you money and provide a terrific sense of accomplishment. Sew Me! Sewing Basics is the perfect book for anyone who wants get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course on sewing.

Inside you’ll find:
- 15 simple and straightforward projects
- Basic sewing techniques and shortcuts
- Learn-as-you-sew practice exercises
- How to pick out a sewing machine and choose fabrics
- Clear directions and easy-to-use patterns

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Design Originals
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1574214233
• ISBN 13: 9781574214239
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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