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First Time Sewing

The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing - Step-by-Step Basics and Easy Projects

Editors of Creative Publishing international author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Published:1st Jun '14

Should be back in stock very soon

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Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner’s guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine.

Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time.

These simple projects will introduce essential sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and how to use a pattern:

  • Rectangular tablecloth
  • Knife-edge pillows
  • Zipper closures
  • Baby blanket
  • Elastic-waist skirts
  • Elastic-waist pants
  • T-shirts
  • Apron with pockets
  • Unlined jackets

With First Time Sewing, you will soon be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence.

"By the time you reach the simple project section, which includes instructions for making a simple apron, baby blanket or T-shirt, you'll be confident in your new stitching skills." - Sew News

ISBN: 9781589238046

Dimensions: 279mm x 216mm x 13mm

Weight: unknown

128 pages