Sewing for Dummies Paperback - 2010 - 3rd Edition

From the rear cover

Learn to:

• Choose the right tools and supplies for your projects
• Master sewing techniques with how-to illustrations
• Sew fun projects for your home and wardrobe
• Stretch your budget by repairing and remaking clothing

Your hands-on guide to sewing basics

Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to create and repair clothing and furnishings for minimal cost. Turn to this hands-on guide for the best techniques and fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing.

• So, you want to sew -- get the 411 on everything you need to know before you start sewing, from assembling your own sewing kit to selecting fabric, findings, and interfacings
• Stick a pin in it -- learn how to thread hand and machine needles, tie knots, secure seams, hem items, and more
• Spruce up your style -- master the art of fashion sewing, from working with zippers and buttons to setting in the perfect sleeve
• Put on your DIY cap -- add new life to your living space with home dcor sewing projects, like dressing up your dining table with a reversible table runner or changing the look of your bedroom with a duvet cover and more
• Give it a quick fix -- make alterations and repairs to garments already in your closet to extend the life of your wardrobe

Open the book and find:

• How to work with patterns
• Instructions for hand and machine stitches
• Directions for fixing sewing mistakes
• Hemming how-tos
• Fashion and home dcor sewing projects
• Guidance on working with closures, sleeves, and pockets
• Advice on tackling trims and piping
• Tips for mixing print fabrics
• Ways to save money by doing repairs yourself