<p>"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." - <i><b>Sew News</b></i></p>
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.
Are you an absolute beginner when it comes to sewing? Then help is at hand with First Time Sewing.
Introduction
Sewing Basics
The Sewing
Machine Accessories
Sewing Supplies
Special Products
Fabric Information
Selecting a Pattern
All about Patterns
Inside the Pattern
Pattern Layout
Cutting and Marking
Getting Ready to
Sewing a Seam
How to Balance Tension
Hand Stitches
Hems
Cutting Decorator Fabrics
Projects
Rectangular Table Cloth
Easy Pillows
Zipper Closures
Baby Blanket
Elastic-waist Skirt
Elastic-waist Pants
T-Shirts
Apron with Pockets
Unlined Jackets
Glossary
Index
Sewing book sales are up by 32% in Jo-Ann Stores over last year. Sales within the sewing category make up 12% of our total sales in Jo-Ann Stores.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
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.