Singer New Sewing Essentials: Updated and Revised Edition
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Sewing Essentials, first published in 1984, has long been recognized as the one book every sewing enthusiast should own. This popular book has been updated, making it even more appealing for today's sewers.
Clearly written instructions and more than 450 full-color photographs lead you step-by-step through all common sewing techniques. It's like having your own personal sewing instructor right beside you. Get professional guidance on all of these topics:
Sewing equipment and tools
Using patterns
Selecting and preparing fabrics
All kinds of seams and seam finishes
Darts, gathers, hems, zippers and buttonholes
Facings, cuffs, collars and waistbands
Whether you are just learning to sew or have sewn for years, you'll find this book to be a valuable reference. Singer New Sewing Essentials, Updated and Revised Edition is your guide to sewing success.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781589234321
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Quarry Books
Publication Date: 11-01-2008
Pages: 144
Product Dimensions: 7.52(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.45(d)
Series: Singer
About the Author
The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
How To Use This Book
equipment The Sewing Machine Creating the Perfect Stitch Machine Accessories for Special Tasks Essential Equipment Hand-Sewing Equipment Marking Tools Measuring Tools Cutting Tools Pressing Tools 20 Special Equipment
getting started The Pattern The Pattern Envelope Inside the Pattern The Pattern Pieces Adjusting the Pattern Length Fabric Essentials Easy-to-Sew Fabrics Handling Special Fabrics Interfacing Notions Layout, Cutting, and Marking Understanding Grain Preparing the Fabric Laying Out the Pattern Laying Out Plaids and Stripes Placement Tips Laying Out Directional Fabrics Cutting Tips Marking Tips
sewing techniques Hand Stitching Machine-Stitching Tips Seams Seam Finishes Bound Seam Finishes Encased Seams Topstitched Seams Eased Seams Curved Seams Stretch Seams Building in Shape Darts, Gathers, Pleats, and Tucks Darts Gathers Gathering with Elastic Pleats and Tucks Outer Edges Facings Waistbands Hems Easy Edges Lining Closures Choosing the Method Hooks and Eyes Buttonholes Machine-made Buttonholes Buttons Snaps Zippers