Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, New 2nd Edition: More Than 30 Essential Sewing Techniques for You to Master

by Wendy Gardiner

Overview

Learning how to sew has never been easier! Jam-packed with essential information, Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, Updated Edition provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers, and is also a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills. Featuring step-by-step instructions and photographs, plus friendly advice from internationally accredited sewing expert, Wendy Gardiner, you’ll learn a wide variety of skills, from hand stitching and hemming to adding darts for shaping, inserting buttonholes, and so much more. Along with clear instructions on everything from making seams, sleeves, and collars to attaching linings and zippers, Wendy also includes comprehensive information on fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipment. Her clear directions ensure that even beginners will get great results. With the techniques you learn in this must-have resource, you’ll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence! New edition features updated photography and various technical and general updates.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781947163911
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/13/2022
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	433,316
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Internationally accredited sewing machine expert Wendy Gardiner has been editor of leading sewing magazines, Vogue Patterns, Sewing World and Sew Hip and has produced major books and DVDs on sewing, which she passionately promotes as a fun, affordable hobby. Wendy also teaches, runs creative sewing weekends and is a regular guest presenter on shopping channels Ideal World and Create & Craft TV.

Table of Contents

Sewing Essentials

Sewing machines 8

Sergers 14

Fabrics 17

Threads and notions 29

Interfacings and stabilizers 39

Paper patterns 44

Measuring guide 52

Basic Techniques

Hand stitching 58

Machine stitching 64

Corners and curves 70

Seams 74

Seam finishes 81

Style Techniques

Hemming 86

Facings and bands 92

Darts 95

Pockets 99

Waistbands 102

Collars 105

Sleeves 109

Cuffs 113

Zippers 116

Buttonholes 121

Fastenings 126

Tucks and pleats 131

Linings and interlinings 135

Gathers and ruffles 138

Fancy edges 141

Elastic and casings 149

Straps and ties 153

Appliqué 155

Making curtains and blinds 160

About the Author 172

Index 173