Complete Book of Sewing Techniques: More Than 30 Essential Sewing Techniques for You to Master (Landauer) Beginner's Guide or Refresher Course - Hand Sewing, Machine Sewing, Hems, Sleeves, and More - Softcover

Wendy Gardiner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620082365 ISBN 13: 9781620082362

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2017

Synopsis

Learning how to sew has never been easier!

• Comprehensive guide to all aspects of sewing, from dressmaking to soft furnishings
• Sewing techniques including hand stitching, hemming, making collars and sleeves, adding darts for shaping, and inserting zips and buttonholes
• Step-by-step instructions, clear photography, and essential information on fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipment
• Perfect for beginners with no previous experience, while also being an excellent reference for skilled sewists

Jam-packed with essential information, Complete Book of Sewing Techniques provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers, and is also a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills!

For Great-Great Grandma, sewing clothing for the family was a necessity. In today's ready-to-wear society, it's a creative and rewarding personal choice! Featuring step-by-step instructions and coordinating photographs, inside this comprehensive 176-page book, you'll learn a wide variety of skills, including hand stitching, hemming, adding darts for shaping, inserting buttonholes, and so much more! Along with clear instructions on everything from making seams, sleeves, and collars to attaching linings and zippers, you'll also find valuable information on fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipment. The clear directions from author Wendy Gardiner ensure that even beginners get great results!

With the techniques you learn in this must-have resource, you'll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence—even if you have no previous experience!

Learn how to sew—or get a refresher—with the friendly advice from internationally accredited sewing expert Wendy Gardiner, inside Complete Book of Sewing Techniques!

About this title

About the Author

Wendy Gardiner is an internationally accredited sewing machine expert who has been editor of leading sewing magazines, Vogue Patterns, Sewing World and Sew Hip. She has produced major books and DVDs on sewing, which she passionately promotes as a fun, affordable hobby. Wendy also runs creative sewing weekends and is a regular guest presenter on shopping channels Ideal World and Create & Craft TV.

Edition details

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1620082365
• ISBN 13: 9781620082362
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176