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Sewing For Dummies Paperback – August 31, 2010

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Learn to:

  • Choose the right tools and supplies for your projects
  • Master sewing techniques with how-to illustrations
  • Sew fun projects for your home and wardrobe
  • Stretch your budget by repairing and remaking clothing

Your hands-on guide to sewing basics

Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to create and repair clothing and furnishings for minimal cost. Turn to this hands-on guide for the best techniques and fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing.

  • So, you want to sew — get the 411 on everything you need to know before you start sewing, from assembling your own sewing kit to selecting fabric, findings, and interfacings
  • Stick a pin in it — learn how to thread hand and machine needles, tie knots, secure seams, hem items, and more
  • Spruce up your style — master the art of fashion sewing, from working with zippers and buttons to setting in the perfect sleeve
  • Put on your DIY cap — add new life to your living space with home décor sewing projects, like dressing up your dining table with a reversible table runner or changing the look of your bedroom with a duvet cover and more
  • Give it a quick fix — make alterations and repairs to garments already in your closet to extend the life of your wardrobe

Open the book and find:

  • How to work with patterns
  • Instructions for hand and machine stitches
  • Directions for fixing sewing mistakes
  • Hemming how-tos
  • Fashion and home décor sewing projects
  • Guidance on working with closures, sleeves, and pockets
  • Advice on tackling trims and piping
  • Tips for mixing print fabrics
  • Ways to save money by doing repairs yourself

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

  • Choose the right tools and supplies for your projects
  • Master sewing techniques with how-to illustrations
  • Sew fun projects for your home and wardrobe
  • Stretch your budget by repairing and remaking clothing

Your hands-on guide to sewing basics

Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to create and repair clothing and furnishings for minimal cost. Turn to this hands-on guide for the best techniques and fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing.

  • So, you want to sew — get the 411 on everything you need to know before you start sewing, from assembling your own sewing kit to selecting fabric, findings, and interfacings
  • Stick a pin in it — learn how to thread hand and machine needles, tie knots, secure seams, hem items, and more
  • Spruce up your style — master the art of fashion sewing, from working with zippers and buttons to setting in the perfect sleeve
  • Put on your DIY cap — add new life to your living space with home décor sewing projects, like dressing up your dining table with a reversible table runner or changing the look of your bedroom with a duvet cover and more
  • Give it a quick fix — make alterations and repairs to garments already in your closet to extend the life of your wardrobe

Open the book and find:

  • How to work with patterns
  • Instructions for hand and machine stitches
  • Directions for fixing sewing mistakes
  • Hemming how-tos
  • Fashion and home décor sewing projects
  • Guidance on working with closures, sleeves, and pockets
  • Advice on tackling trims and piping
  • Tips for mixing print fabrics
  • Ways to save money by doing repairs yourself

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 3rd edition (August 31, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470623209
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470623206
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jan Saunders Maresh is a nationally known sewing instructor, educator and journalist, and has worked as the education director for Viking Sewing Machine Company and as the director of consumer education for JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts. She is the bestselling author of 13 sewing books and a frequent guest on national sewing TV shows.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Handy resource
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Great resource to have whether new to sewing or experienced. I've been able to sewing a zipper better than before and navigated the zig zag stitch with my machine on stretch fabric thanks to this book. No buyers remorse on my end.
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