Understanding and Using a Sewing Machine
Published on 31. December 2018
112 pages
978-1-78500-500-8 (ISBN)
Description
Many people have a sewing machine tucked away in a corner, but little understanding of how to use it. With accessible and clear instructions, this book takes you on a journey, teaching and building upon basic skills to build up a repertoire of techniques and ideas, until you are a confident and creative sewer, able to design and adapt your own ideas and develop an individual sewing style. This new guide to understanding your sewing machine includes winding the bobbin; threading the machine up correctly and adjusting the settings. It also covers skills for making simple projects such as measuring, cutting, pinning, tacking and understanding fabrics. Common techniques for everyday use are given such as inserting a zip, taking up a hem and creating simple decorative applique designs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations; 173 Illustrations, color
File size
33,42 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78500-500-8 (9781785005008)
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Nicola Corrigan
Understanding and Using a Sewing Machine
Book
11/2018
The Crowood Press Ltd
€13.00
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Person
Nicola Corrigan has been a textile designer, artist, maker, teacher and writer for over thirty years, and sewing for much longer. After training in printed textile design, she has worked for a range of international clients. She loves old textiles and upcycling clothes; some of this spirit influences this book.
Content
- Intro
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Choosing a Sewing Machine and Essential Equipment
- 2 Understanding Your Sewing Machine
- 3 Setting Up, Threading and Using Your Machine
- 4 Stitches
- 5 Starting to Sew and Joining Fabrics
- 6 How to Measure and Plan Projects With Accuracy
- 7 Lovely Lavender Hearts
- 8 How To Neatly Line and Make a Bag With Handles
- 9 Insert a Zip and Cushions With Zips
- 10 Lined Curtain Creations
- Index
