Few people learn to sew from their mothers any more but many would love to master this rewarding & enjoyable skill. Sewing Basics is the ultimate bible for sewing at home making sewing accessible for all. Covering fabrics sewing machines hand sewing fitting finishing trouble-shooting & much more this comprehensive & easy-to-follow book will soon have you approaching a needle & thread with complete confidence. For beginners learning how to hem & for more experienced sewers who need help dealing with difficult fabrics Sewing Basics is an invaluable reference to keep on the bookshelf for many years to come."" ...

This is the ultimate sewing bible for beginners students & seasoned stitchers wanting to perfect their skills. Whether you want to make soft furnishings clothing or just do alterations this is the book that everyone interested in sewing needs. Follow step-by-steps & master every technique you'll ever need; from machine-stitching a buttonhole & attaching a collar to altering patterns & building a basic sewing kit. Every hand & machine stitch & technique is clearly shown & easy to follow guiding you through every move. Follow 25 stylish projects for the home & to wear which will enable you to take your sewing skills to perfection. Plus get properly kitted out; close up photographs of hand & machine tools show you the best equipment for the job & guarantee you know exactly how to use it. Tucks pleats hems darts edges pockets buttonholes zips
- whatever you want to sew find out how.
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The most complete guide to sewing basics People are always looking for ways to cut expenses & be creative & stylish at the same time. Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to repair & create clothing & furnishings for yourself & your family for little to no cost. But learning how to sew & how to choose the tools & supplies to begin sewing can be confusing. Now you can turn to this hands-on friendly guide for the most up-to-date information the best techniques & fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing. Easy-to-follow instructions & step-by-step illustrations make it easier to learn Fresh new patterns projects stitches & techniques for fashion & the home Budget-conscious tips for breathing new life into existing garments Complete with a section on common sewing mistakes & how to avoid them Sewing For Dummies 3rd edition gives you the confidence & know-how to sew like a pro. ...

Store-bought soft furnishings can be expensive & the choice is often limited
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This book takes the mystery out of the sewing machine holding first-time stitchers by the hand & showing the easiest ways to get the most from their machine. In the climate of 'make do & mend' sales of sewing machines have soared but many are only accompanied by a difficult-to-understand technical manual. Here Jane Bolsover provides a comprehensive guide for beginners. Starting with an essential overview of the sewing machine learn how to thread it & wind bobbins why tension is important & which needles to choose. There's information on the basic sewing kit you will need plus advice on which fabrics to choose & how to cut out. The chapters then build into a complete sewing course & at the end of each chapter is a simple project to consolidate the skills you have just mastered. The projects include items for the home including a cushion cover & a lampshade stylish accessories such as bags & scarves plus great clothing basics such as an A-line skirt & a simple shift dress. Also included at the back of the book is a full-size pull-out paper pattern section. ...

Sewing Made Simple is an inspiring & enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful & enjoyable skill. Filled with clear instructions & clever tips it demystifies the subject & provides a wealth of know-how that will give you the confidence to make & customise clothes & home furnishings. The first five chapters introduce you to all the tools equipment & materials you will need for sewing success. The Sewing Box explains different threads needles pins scissors & other haberdashery must-haves. The Secrets of Sewing-Machine Success guides you around your machine & its accessories &

Includes:: a useful section on troubleshooting. Stitch Craft teaches you the essential h&- & machine-stitches
- the building blocks of any sewing project. The Paper Pattern explains how patterns work & how to use & adapt them for expert dressmaking. Fabric Choices reveals how to select the most appropriate fabrics for your project taking into account colour pattern composition & weave. The last chapter Basic Sewing Skills shows you how its done with the essential techniques for making almost anything explained in plain & simple terms
- from sewing on buttons & stitching darts to applique & piping. Interspersed are 20 gorgeous projects that will help you to consolidate your skills. The projects range from a simple bias-cut skirt & tailored cushion to a more complicated apron & lined tote & include useful basics such as a curtain blind childs dress & customised T-shirt that every reader will want to try.



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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." ...

Got a sewing pattern problem you can't solve? Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to adjust a pattern to your needs? Sewing Patterns 200 Q&A will come to your rescue answering 200 questions on a vast range of sewing pattern topics. ...

This is a reissue of three popular sewing box sets from 2006-07 Sew Easy Sew Easy Bags" (9781931543927) & " Sew Easy Scarves" (9781931543910) these 35 patterns for sewing small to medium-size accessories will surprise & delight. The front of the book features tutorials tips & troubleshooting your projects as well as resources & materials lists. The projects following include a drawstring pouch mini tote backpack bucket bag & many more." ...

In the mid-1980s Ratt alongside Motley Crue Poison & Quiet Riot were laying down the riffs & unleashing the scissor kicks that would herald the arrival of music's most flamboyantly debauched era. Now with Sex Drugs Ratt & Roll Ratt frontman & chief rabble-rouser Stephen Pearcy divulges all the dirty details of the era when big-haired bands ruled the world. Stephen was primed for a life of excess from an early age-his father died of a heroin overdose when he was twelve & by the age of fifteen Stephen was himself a drug addict. When Stephen met the thrill-seeking Robbin Crosby he knew he'd found his perfect partner in crime-both in music & partying. Ratt's 1984 debut single Round & Round " became one of the top-selling metal songs of all time but it was the band's off-stage escapades that were the stuff of legend. " Our tour bus is like our pirate ship it's where we rape & pillage " said Pearcy in 1987. Now Pearcy's memoir reveals all the rock star excess-the partying the women the $2 000-a-day drug habits-letting fans see into this harrowing hair-metal lifestyle & what it's really like behind the scenes when you're a rock star." ...