Sew me! sewing basics : Simple techniques and projects for first-time sewers / Choly Knight.
This is the perfect book for beginner sewers, with friendly and easy-to-follow directions. Sew Me! Sewing Basics is geared towards would-be sewers of all ages, who may never have touched a sewing machine or even threaded a needle before. It's the perfect book for anyone who wants to get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course in sewing. Choly Knight's friendly and easy-to-follow directions will get readers sewing with confidence, making repairs and creating new garments from scratch. She starts at the very beginning, showing how to choose a 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 to try, allowing readers to learn as they sew. 36 simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions and placemats to hand towels and hats.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781574214239
- ISBN: 1574214233
- Physical Description: 143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), photographs ; 28 cm
- Publisher: Mount Joy, PA : Design originals, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, [2013]
- Copyright: ©2013
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Getting started. Attitudes behind sewing -- Buying a sewing machine -- Fabrics -- A bit on color and design theory -- Sewing tools -- Your sewing space -- Preventing injuries -- Get to know your machine -- Prepping your machine -- Your machine stitches -- How to follow projects -- Simple first-time techniques. Your first seam -- Dealing with mistakes -- Hand sewing -- Applique -- Sewing curves -- Developing fabric skills. Interfacing -- Gathering fabric -- Binding -- Adding notions & closures. Hook-and-loop tape -- Installing snaps -- Buttons & buttonholes -- Zippers -- Grommets & eyelets -- Easy wearable accessories. Taking body measurements -- Elastic -- Sewing knit fabrics.
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- Subject:
- Machine sewing.
Sewing machines.
Sewing.
Available copies
- 5 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Nantahala Regional Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Memorial Library | 646.2 KNI (Text) | 80605000650126 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
This is the perfect book for beginner sewers, with friendly and easy-to-follow directions. Sew Me! Sewing Basics is geared towards would-be sewers of all ages, who may never have touched a sewing machine or even threaded a needle before. It's the perfect book for anyone who wants to get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course in sewing. Choly Knight's friendly and easy-to-follow directions will get readers sewing with confidence, making repairs and creating new garments from scratch. She starts at the very beginning, showing how to choose a 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 to try, allowing readers to learn as they sew. 36 simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions and placemats to hand towels and hats.
