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"With Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, New 2nd Edition, learning how to sew has never been easier! Sewing is a creative and rewarding skill that allows you to express yourself through fabric. Jam-packed with essential information for sewing clothing and more, this helpful and beautifully illustrated guide provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers -- but is also a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills! Featuring easy-to-follow...
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As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams began to look at needlework closely, they realized all stitches are based on geometric grid systems-and by using grids as guides, they could make learning stitches, even seemingly elaborate ones, as easy as child's play.
In The Geometry of Hand-Sewing Chanin...
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Presents a guide to working with recycled materials such as linen, burlap and wool. Shows 28 projects with deconstruction techniques, sewing tips and information about their environmental impact. Projects include totes, lunch sack, scarf, onion sack, skirt, bin and many more.
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"This book features 15 projects for a wide variety of sewing organizers. The patterns are designed to work together, so small projects fit into larger ones. Make for yourself or as gifts. Detailed concepts will include information on installing zippers, alternative fastenings, sewing with vinyl, making three-dimensional shapes, and the different types of interfacings that can be used and how these can transform your projects."--
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The perfect portable teacher for everyone from beginners turning on a sewing machine for the first time to experienced sewers seeking tips on how to embellish a blouse with tiny pintucks. This friendly, reassuring resource, written by sewing expert and educator Barbara Weiland Talbert, answers the questions, corrects the mistakes, and troubleshoots the nagging problems sewers encounter every time they sit down at the sewing machine or pick up a needle...
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This useful book provides a complete guide to sewing. With forty-five chapters including 'The A B C's of Stitches - Basic Instructions in Sewing', 'Embroidery and Applique', 'How to Make Coats and Jackets' and 'How to Make Curtains', this book will prove itself invaluable in any home.
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"Bags can be functional, stylish, colorful, or whimsical. This book shows you how to sew your own one-of-a-kind bags to satisfy all your needs and tastes. Create personalized bags that range from sophisticated to indispensable. Learn the basics of bag sewing techniques, and get tips for going green with upcycled found fabrics. We demystify the bells and whistles that go into designer bags so that you can craft your own with the same flair......
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A house becomes a home when there is something handmade in every room. With Sweetwater's inspiring designs, it's easy to add expressive touches everywhere, from the dining room to the bedroom to the laundry room. Keep it simple and surround yourself with things you absolutely love.
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Beginners rejoice, getting started with sewing has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy this fun art form. Dive in and sew six cute and useful projects like pillows, totes, pouches, and more. Plus, learn about the basics anatomy of a sewing machine, fabric, thread, and needle guide, and all the helpful tools and supplies you need. While this book is ideal for beginners,...
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"Anyone can learn how to create these thoughtful projects with a purpose, which can be easily made and then gifted or donated to those who need them most! [This book] features 14 easy and intentional sewing projects that range in difficulty and are thoughtful, practical, and important. From face masks and scrub caps to a wheelchair caddy, arm sling, fidget blanket, adult bib, lap quilt, tab blankie, and so much more, you'll not only learn how to sew...
13) The sewing book
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Provides comprehensive instruction on sewing, including stitch and finish techniques, mending, and sewing projects for both apparel and household goods.
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• 22 stylish bag designs in a simple Japanese-inspired style
• Projects include a laptop bag, pocketbooks, knitting and sewing organizers, a thermos cover, a bread bag, a paintbrush case, and a variety of purses and shoulder bags
• Includes patterns and complete step-by-step instructions
• Composed mostly out of simple rectangles and squares, the bags are easy to make and have a clean, modern look
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The only tunic pattern you'll ever need! Sew the perfect tunic to express your style-from simple and modest to daring and chic! Mix and match collars, neck plackets, and sleeves for an endless variety of professional, store-quality results. Stitch up a sharp bodice pattern, designed to fit sizes XS to XXL, in assorted lengths, styles, and trims. Well respected in the sewing industry for their pattern reviews and online garment challenges, Sarah Gunn...
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The latest addition to the popular Half Yard series, this is another fantastic sewing title from Debbie Shore, this time with a gorgeous vintage theme. The book features 23 beautiful, vintage-style items to sew that will bring a touch of elegance to the home and make wonderful gifts for friends and family. It contains beautiful accessories including a lacy pillow cover, a bucket-style wash bag, a dressing table cover and cones for displaying posies...
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Sew a month of skirts using four classic styles -- wrap, straight, flared, and high-waisted -- as your starting point. Draft custom-fit patterns for all four styles (complete instructions included), and then play with seven variations for each skirt silhouette. Before you know, it, you'll have 28 unique skirts -- more than enough for every day and every occasion.
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