Sewing is no longer the preserve of grandmothers & aunties. The popularity of vintage clothing & brands such as Cath Kidston have led to a revival of make do & mend, & people of all ages are getting creative. This Haynes Manual starts with the basic kit & techniques before introducing fastenings, embellishments, clothing & home furnishings, as well as debunking sewing machine jargon & advising on care & maintenance. Accompanied by illustrated step-by-step projects, this manual is a must for anyone looking to take up this already popular pastime. Essential kit: different varieties of scissors, needles, measures, markers, pins & advanced tools. Sewing machines: choosing one, the functions & terms, specialist machines, how they work, setting tension, care & maintenance. Fabrics: varieties, properties, patterns & preparing for sewing.

Materials: threads, stitches, webbing, interfacing, wadding & stuffing. Techniques: straight sewing, curves & corners, seam allowance, starting & finishing. Fastenings: zips, buttons, Velcro, & hooks & eyes. Techniques: trims, edgings, pleats, gathers & tucks. Embellishment & customisation: embroidery, appliqu, Suffolk Puffs, beads & sequins. Clothing & dressmaking: sizing, patterns, darts, hems, pockets, waistlines, collars, sleeves, linings & mending clothes. Home furnishings: curtains, blinds, cushions & quilts. Step-by-step projects: embroidered napkin set, appliqu phone case, wrap scarf, snap-frame purse, envelope cushion cover, no-pattern skirt & bunting.

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Here is the Haynes Manual for all students. For many young people, university offers the first taste of independence, but also throws up a lot of new demands & experiences that initially leave them stumped. There is a growing need for trustworthy, quality advice within the ever-changing field of higher education, & " The Student Manual" offers just that. With insight from current students & advice from experts, The Student Manual covers everything from money & studying to health & relationships. This Haynes Manual will appeal to mums, dads & grandparents about to wave goodbye, &, of course, to prospective students themselves. ...

Every man's guide to succeed & impress This is a guide for & about the modern man, suitable for the young chap flying the family nest, the recent graduate moving on or the newly single older man rediscovering bachelorhood. It contains simple, easy to follow advice on managing the pressures of the modern world with style, because adult life doesn t come with instructions. Containing advice, hints & instructions on managing your home, health, looks & relationships this book will empower you with life skills that are good for your stress levels, self esteem & social success, & will give you an aura of competence that is highly likely to attract a mate. ...

How many blokes at Haynes does it take to change a light bulb? None. The girls have beaten them to it. They've also fixed the leaky tap, put up the shelves, tiled the kitchen, insulated the loft & changed the oil in the car
- all without damaging their nails. Presented in a contemporary, fashionable style (not too much pink, but certainly a bit) & written in a chatty way (with the occasional 'man' joke), the " Women's DIY Manual" will give all the girls the information they need for general household DIY. In true Haynes style, there is clear step-by-step photography & easy-to-follow instructions, with difficulty ratings for each project.
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What would you do in the event of a zombie apocalypse? Would you know how to protect your family, forage for food & hold your own if confronted by the undead? Packed with vital information about how to prepare yourself (mentally & physically) & your surroundings for attack, the Zombie Survival Manual will also include advice on how to flourish in a post-apocalyptic world. Accompanied by illustrations, maps, diagrams & step-by-step instructions, this manual will be essential reading for those interested in protecting themselves, their families & society at large from the living dead. ...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Marriage is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted & entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including exploded views, flow charts, fault diagnosis & the odd wiring diagram. It takes the reader through all stages of marriage, giving them all the hints & tips needed to keep them running smoothly. ...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Midlife Crisis is one of the new titles for 2019 in the Haynes Explains series. ...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Pensioners is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted & entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including exploded views, flow charts, fault diagnosis & the odd wiring diagram. It takes the reader through all stages of pensioners, giving them all the hints & tips needed to keep them running smoothly. ...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Teenagers is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted & entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including exploded views, flow charts, fault diagnosis & the odd wiring diagram. It takes the reader through all stages of teenagers, giving them all the hints & tips needed to keep them running smoothly. ...

Our SMART healthy scale is the future of our kitchen today. It automatically connect with our SMART mobile phone or tablet PC. We boast some 1800 varieties of food showing at least 9 kinds of nutrients.? Our Healthy Scale can accurately measure any weight in the following forms: liquid, powder, granules, meat, etc. & accurate to gram levels. ? It can also precisely measure the capacity of liquids, powders & other units to the nearest ml.? We feature easy display switch of measured units in g, ml, ct, cup, oz.? It can measure more than 5 Kg. ? It only needs 2*AAA batteries (NOT INCLUDED).? Our SMART unit records your daily eating to become part of everyday healthy recipes. Moreover it analyses the nutritional value of mixed food & can provide all sorts of statistics for nutritional data. ? Our App supports Apple, IOS& Android systems. ...