Nancy Zieman's Sewing A to Z: Your Source for Sewing and Quilting Tips and Techniques [Spiral-bound]

Nancy Zieman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 14, 2011

The Answers to All Your Sewing Questions!

Whether you're a novice sewer or a skilled seamstress, who better to go to for sewing answers and advice than expert Nancy Zieman? Set aside your sewing fears and let Nancy guide you step-by-step through 100+ basic to advanced sewing methods and techniques.

• Arranged in alphabetical order for fast and easy reference, this handy guide will make its permanent home by your sewing machine or on your workspace.
• With over 100 topics ranging from Appliqué to Zippers, Nancy will help you achieve beautiful results with every project.
• Helpful Notes from Nancy throughout the book provide insights and tips for a variety of sewing techniques and skills.
• Spiral binding allows the book to lay flat for hands-free reference while you sew, cut or press.
• Clear, concise instructions and detailed illustrations help make even the most advanced techniques easy to understand and successfully execute.

A wealth of information and instruction from your favorite sewing expert is at your fingertips in this go-to guide! Stitch with ease and assurance with Nancy Zieman's Sewing A to Z by your side!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Nancy Zieman is the producer and host of the popular show Sewing with Nancy, which appears exclusively on public television stations across the United States and Canada. Broadcast since September 1982, the program is the longest-airing sewing series on television. She has written numerous books including the popular Confidence series and Nancys 101 Favorite Notions (Fall 2010). Nancy also designs patterns for the New York-based McCall Pattern Company. Her distinctive patterns are found under the Sewing with Nancy collection. She founded Nancys Notions, now a division of Tacony Corporation.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; Spi edition (July 14, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440214298
• ISBN-13: 978-1440214295
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.7 x 11.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Sewing
  • #53 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Quilts & Quilting

More About the Author

Nancy Zieman is host and executive producer of Sewing With Nancy, founder of Nancy's Notions, an author and product designer.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Basic Reference October 8, 2011

By NuJoi VINE™ VOICE

Format:Spiral-bound

I am a big fan of Nancy Zieman's books. She can distill difficult techniques with clear and concise language. In that respect, this book does not disappoint. When I think about Zieman's contributions to the sewing community, to me, she is known for great gadgets and notions Nancy's Favorite 101 Notions: Sew, Quilt and Embroider with Ease and finding novel ways of doing things. This book delivers both.

Here's what's covered in the book:

Anchor Cloth
Applique
Basting
Belt Loops
Bias
Binding (quilting)
Blanket Stitching
Blind Hemming
Buttonholes
Buttons
Casings
Chain Stitch (quilting)
Circles
Cutting, Patterns
Cutting, (quilting)
Darts (unique technique)
Decorative Stitches
Double Needles
Easing Seams
Easing Sleeves (unique technique)
Edgestitching
Elastic, Types
Elastic, Basic Technique
Elastic, Clear Technique
Fabric Tubes (gadget/notion)
Facings
Fusible Web
Gathers (unique technique)
Grading
Grainline
Half-Square Triangles (quilting)
Hems
Hooks & Eyes
Interfacing
Jackets, Extended Facings
Jackets, Sleeve Lining
Knit, Identification
Knit, Seams (unique technique)
Knit, Types
Layering a Quilt
Layout
Marking
Mitered Corners, Pockets
Mitered Corners, Quilt Borders
Nap
Needles
Nips
Notches
Organizing, Fabric
Organizing, Needles
Organizing, Patterns
Organizing, Projects
Patch Pockets
Pintucks
Piping
Pivoting
Pleats
Pocket Flaps
Quarter Marks, Pins
Quarter Marks, Pressing
Quarter-Square Triangles (quilting)
Quilting Options
Ribbing
Ripping
Rod Pocket
Ruffles
Seam Finishes
Seams, French
Seams, Traditional
Serging, Chain Stitch
Serging, Cover Stitch
Serging, Flatlock Stitch
Serging, Overlock Stitch (4-thread and 3-thread)
Serging, Rolled Edges
Serging, Rolled Lettuce Edge
Sleeves (unique technique)
Snaps, Basic
Snaps, Swing/Hanging
Squaring a Quilt Top
Stabilizers
Staystitching
Strata
Tension
Thread
Topstitching
Underlining
Understitching
Vinyl
Waistband
Wrapped Corners
Yo-Yos
Zigzag stitch
Zippers (centered, lapped, invisible and exposed)

There are also "Notes from Nancy" peppered throughout the book. The book would be great for a beginner's sewing library. The way Zieman presents her techniques adds nice clarity and, in some cases, new approaches to the techniques presented in other books.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have sewing reference book! August 22, 2011

By Bobi Star

Format:Spiral-bound

This book has literally over 100 sewing and quilting techniques, organized alphabetically from A-Z! Nancy Zieman is the host of "Sewing with Nancy," the PBS show that's been in the air for, ahem, 29 years, so she knows a thing or two about sewing. It's one thing to know how to sew well, but it's another to be able to teach it well and Nancy is a thoughtful, patient and thorough teacher.

The book has step-by-step illustrations for every technique, from Applique, to Darts, Facings, Seams, Serging, Yo-yos and Zippers to name a few. Plus, it's a hardcover with a spiral binding, so it's easy to refer to while you're working and can lie flat right next to your machine or work space.

Definitely a perfect gift for any new or experience sewist, and a must-have for any sewing or crafting library!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Nancy Zieman's Sewing A to Z book review September 11, 2011

By bzstampr

Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase

I knew I'd love this book before it arrived and it did not let me down. I've been sewing off and on for decades and there are many things I will still learn from this book.
I know it will be my go-to guide for all future sewing projects. Nancy did a great job showing machine and hand-sewing methods. She included her personal tips which adds such a personal touch to the book.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who sews .. beginners and experienced alike.