Sew Step by Step

226 Pages·2011·23.26 MB·English

by  Alison Smith

SEW
step by step
MORE THAN 200 ESSENTIAL
TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS
Alison Smith

SEW
step by step

SEW
step by step
Alison Smith
Previously published as The Sewing Book
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First American Edition, 2011
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Previously published as The Sewing Book
CONTENTS
Introduction 6 Pockets 140
Sewing equipment 8 Waistline, belts, and tie-backs 150
Fabrics 28 Facings and necklines 168
Stitch essentials 46 Collars 180
Patterns 64 Sleeves and sleeve finishes 188
Gathers, ruffles, tucks, darts, Decorative techniques 208
and pleats 80 Glossary 214
Hems and edges 104 Index 219
Fasteners 118 Acknowledgments 224

INTRODUCTION
If you are new to sewing and eager to master the key techniques,
Sew Step by Step is the book for you. These clearly laid out pages
cover all the basics (plus a bit more) to help you make and restyle
simple home goods, clothes, and accessories.
Starting with equipment and notions and moving on through
fabrics to the many techniques, Sew Step by Step demonstrates
all the basic stitches, shows you how to master seams, hems, and
edges, teaches you easy ways to add shape to clothing, with gathers,
darts, and waistlines, and how to finish your work with pockets
and fasteners.
I hope this book will encourage you to enjoy this satisfying hobby,
and inspire you to create beautiful things—for yourself or for your
family and friends.
Happy Sewing!