"Sewing For Dummies" is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you're a stone-cold beginner, you'll find everything you need to know to sew beginning-level projects--and the book doesn't assume that you've ever even picked up a needle and thread before. If you've had some experience with sewing, you'll find tips and tricks that it took author Janice Saunders Maresh, a nationally known sewing and serging instructor, years to pick up You'll discover how to: Master hand and machine stitchesRead a sewing patternHem a variety of fabricsNegotiate sleeves and pocketsInstall zippers, buttons, and other fastenersShape garments with tucks and pleatsAdjust projects for better fit and function
This updated edition features a fresh 8-page color insert of all the new home decorating projects, including new patterns and instructions for a traditional living room with slipcovered couches and throws; a French country dining room with drapes and slipcovered chairs; and a bedroom with shams, duvets, dustruffles, and window treatments, as well as: a bathroom with a shower curtain and towelship and funky tote bagsthe perfect little black dress
Complete with lists of quick fix-it tools, sewing fundamentals, and sewing resources, "Sewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, " is the fun and easy way(R) to get the basics and stitch up a storm in no time
"Sewing For Dummies" is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you're a stone-cold beginner, you'll find everything you need to know to sew beginning-level projects--and the book doesn't assume that you've ever even picked up a needle and thread before. If you've had some experience with sewing, you'll find tips and tricks that it took author Janice Saunders Maresh, a nationally known sewing and serging instructor, years to pick up You'll discover how to: Master hand and machine stitchesRead a sewing patternHem a variety of fabricsNegotiate sleeves and pocketsInstall zippers, buttons, and other fastenersShape garments with tucks and pleatsAdjust projects for better fit and function
This updated edition features a fresh 8-page color insert of all the new home decorating projects, including new patterns and instructions for a traditional living room with slipcovered couches and throws; a French country dining room with drapes and slipcovered chairs; and a bedroom with shams, duvets, dustruffles, and window treatments, as well as: a bathroom with a shower curtain and towelship and funky tote bagsthe perfect little black dress
Complete with lists of quick fix-it tools, sewing fundamentals, and sewing resources, "Sewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, " is the fun and easy way(R) to get the basics and stitch up a storm in no time
Imprint | For Dummies |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2008 |
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First published | 2004 |
Authors | Jan Saunders Maresh |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 408 |
Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-38933-1 |
Barcode | 9780470389331 |
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LSN | 0-470-38933-8 |