Sew Me! Sewing Basics: Simple techniques and projects for first-time sewers - Softcover

Knight, Choly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574214233 ISBN 13: 9781574214239

Verlag: Design Originals, 2013

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This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn how to sew, or just needs a quick refresher course. Friendly and easy-to-follow directions will have you sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch. From cutting patterns and sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing you to learn as you sew. Fifteen simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hand towels, hats and more.

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Choly Knight has her finger on the pulse of what today's crafters really want. A power-seller on Etsy.com, she is the author of three additional sewing books from Fox Chapel Publishing. Choly has been crafting for as long as she can remember, and has drawn, painted, sculpted, and taped everything in sight. She took up sewing at age 12 and knitting at 21. After going to college for English and Studio Art, she now enjoys trying to find numerous different ways to combine all of her passions of writing, fine art, and craft art.

Choly Knight has her finger on the pulse of what today's young crafters really want. Choly has been crafting for as long as she can remember, and has drawn, painted, sculpted, and taped everything in sight. A power-seller on Etsy.com, she is the author of six terrific craft books from Fox Chapel Publishing. Choly enjoys combining all her passions of writing, fine art, craft art, and design, as she provides techniques, tutorials, and excitement for her many readers and fans.

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If you’ve never threaded a needle or touched a sewing machine before, learning to sew may seem daunting… but it doesn’t have to be! Discover a creative new hobby and learn as you sew with Sew Me! Sewing Basics. With Choly Knight’s friendly and easy-to-follow directions, you’ll soon be sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch.

Choly starts at the very beginning, showing you how to choose your first sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts. From cutting patterns and sewing seams, to binding edges, gathering fabric, and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise for you to try. Fifteen simple and straightforward projects will have you sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions, and placemats to hand towels and hats.

Start enjoying a wonderful form of individual expression that will save you money and provide a terrific sense of accomplishment. Sew Me! Sewing Basics is the perfect book for anyone who wants get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course on sewing.

Inside you’ll find:
- 15 simple and straightforward projects
- Basic sewing techniques and shortcuts
- Learn-as-you-sew practice exercises
- How to pick out a sewing machine and choose fabrics
- Clear directions and easy-to-use patterns

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Design Originals
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1574214233
• ISBN 13: 9781574214239
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 96
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Design Originals; https://foxchapelpublishing.com/; ; 903 Square Street; Mount Joy; PA; 17552; USA
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