Sewing Made Simple: From sewing box to sewing machine: fashion and furnishing techniques explained - Hardcover

Evelegh, Tessa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906417652 ISBN 13: 9781906417659

Publisher: Jacqui Small, 2012

Synopsis

Sewing Made Simple is an inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. Filled with clear instructions and clever tips, it demystifies the subject and provides a wealth of know-how that will give you the confidence to make and customise clothes and home furnishings. The first five chapters introduce you to all the tools, equipment and materials you will need for sewing success. ‘ The Sewing Box’ explains different threads, needles, pins, scissors and other haberdashery must-haves. ‘ The Secrets of Sewing-Machine Success’ guides you around your machine and its accessories, and includes a useful section on troubleshooting. ‘ Stitch Craft’ teaches you the essential hand- and machine-stitches – the building blocks of any sewing project. ‘ The Paper Pattern’ explains how patterns work and how to use and adapt them for expert dressmaking. ‘ Fabric Choices’ reveals how to select the most appropriate fabrics for your project, taking into account colour, pattern, composition and weave. The last chapter, ‘ Basic Sewing Skills’ , shows you how it’ s done, with the essential techniques for making almost anything explained in plain and simple terms – from sewing on buttons and stitching darts to appliqué and piping. Interspersed are 20 gorgeous projects that will help you to consolidate your skills. The projects range from a simple bias-cut skirt and tailored cushion to a more complicated apron and lined tote, and include useful basics such as a curtain, blind, child’ s dress and customised T-shirt that every reader will want to try.

About this title

About the Author

Tessa Evelegh is a writer and stylist specializing in stitchery of all kinds, crafts, interiors and gardens, with more than 30 titles to her name. These include Window Workshop, Simple Home Style and Sheer Style. Prior to going freelance, she spent eight years at Family Circle magazine, overseeing the dressmaking, interiors and fashion departments. Her work has been published in the Daily Telegraph, Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home and Woman and Home. An enthusiastic dressmaker since the age of five, when she 'cut her teeth' on dolls' clothes, she still makes and customizes clothes, home furnishings and upholstery. Tessa lives in South London and has two (almost) grown-up daughters who also love to 'make their own'.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jacqui Small
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906417652
• ISBN 13: 9781906417659
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224