First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing - Step-by-Step Basics and Easy Projects [Paperback]

Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner’s guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine.

Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easystep-by-step instructionsfor all thebasic sewing techniqueswill have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time.

Thesesimple projectswill introduce essential sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and how to use a pattern:

• Rectangular tablecloth
• Knife-edge pillows
• Zipper closures
• Baby blanket
• Elastic-waist skirts
• Elastic-waist pants
• T-shirts
• Apron with pockets
• Unlined jackets

WithFirst Time Sewing, you will soon be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence.The editors ofCreative Publishing internationalhave created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise.

Introduction
Sewing Basics                  

The Sewing
Machine Accessories
Sewing Supplies
Special Products
Fabric Information
Selecting a Pattern 
All about Patterns 
Inside the Pattern
Pattern Layout
Cutting and Marking
Getting Ready to
Sewing a Seam
How to Balance Tension
Hand Stitches
Hems
Cutting Decorator Fabrics
Projects
Rectangular Table Cloth
Easy Pillows
Zipper Closures
Baby Blanket
Elastic-waist Skirt
Elastic-waist Pants
T-Shirts
Apron with Pockets
Unlined Jackets
Glossary
Index   

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