Sewing Made Simple
From sewing box to sewing machine: fashion and furnishing techniques explained
Published on 17. May 2018
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-911127-67-3 (ISBN)
Description
From sewing box to sewing machine, this inspiring and enlightening introduction to a useful and enjoyable skill explains all the fashion and furnishing techniques you need to know. Perfect for complete novices and filled with clear instructions and clever tips, it's an indispensable guide to everything you need to know about sewing. Starting with the essential items for your sewing box through to the core skills, it provides a wealth of know-how that will give you the confidence to make and customise clothes and home furnishings. From stitching neat seams and inserting zips to basic quilting and embellishing, key techniques are presented in an accessible way alongside 20 gorgeous projects that will help you to consolidate your skills including a simple bias-cut skirt, a tailored cushion, and a lined tote as well as useful basics such as a curtain, blind, child's dress and customised T-shirt. Whether you haven't used a sewing machine since your school days, or you just need a helping hand to master some of the trickier techniques, this complete guide to sewing has it covered.
Reviews / Votes
'An inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. A basic fool-proof guide that you will go back to time and again for reference.' 'If you are a beginner or you need to refresh your sewing skills, this book is just what you need...This would make a great gift for someone starting out on their sewing journey' ' An inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. A basic fool-proof guide that you will go back to time and again for reference.'' For a beginner, this is a fantastic resource... The projects part of the book is well laid out with clear instructions.'
' A neat format with excellent photos and illustrations.'
' Jam-packed with facts and diagrams and detailed instructions... a very lovely looking book'
' Contains all the information you' ll need to get to grips with the fundamentals of sewing'
' If you are a beginner or you need to refresh your sewing skills, this book is just what you need... This would make a great gift for someone starting out on their sewing journey'
Your must-have guide to everything needle-and-thread. "Aimed at beginners, the book is filled with clear instructions and clever tips making it an indispensable guide to sewing." * Craft Focus * "If you're starting out on your sewing journey, this fantastic book boasts practical advice and clever tricks to help you achieve professional results." * Sew Magazine *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-911127-67-3 (9781911127673)
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Person
Tessa Evelegh is a writer and stylist specializing in stitchery of all kinds, crafts, interiors and gardens, with more than 30 titles to her name. These include Window Workshop, Simple Home Style and Sheer Style. Prior to going freelance, she spent eight years at Family Circle magazine, overseeing the dressmaking, interiors and fashion departments. Her work has been published in the Daily Telegraph, Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home and Woman and Home. An enthusiastic dressmaker since the age of five, when she 'cut her teeth' on dolls' clothes, she still makes and customizes clothes, home furnishings and upholstery. Tessa lives in South London and has two (almost) grown-up daughters who also love to 'make their own'.