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

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Learn to sew with confidence! Comprehensive guide to all aspects of sewing, from basic stitching to dressmaking and soft furnishingsSewing techniques including hand stitching, hemming, making collars and sleeves, adding darts for shaping, inserting zips and buttonholes, and moreStep-by-step tutorials, clear photography, and essential information on fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipmentPerfect for beginners with no previous experience, while also being an excellent reference for skilled sewists 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 tutorials with step-by-step instructions and coordinating photographs, inside this comprehensive 176-page book, you'll learn a wide variety of skills, including hand stitching, hemming, 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, you'll also find valuable information on fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipment. The clear directions ensure that even beginners get great results! Style techniques include: HemmingFacings and bandsDartsPocketsWaistbandsCollarsSleevesCuffsZippersButtonholesFasteningsTucks and pleatsLinings and interliningsGathers and rufflesFancy edgesElastic and casingsStraps and tiesAppliquéMaking curtains and blinds Author Wendy Gardiner is an internationally accredited sewing machine expert and has been editor of leading sewing magazines, including Vogue Patterns, Sewing World, and Sew Hip. She has produced major books and DVDs on sewing, which she passionately promotes as a fun, affordable hobby! Wendy also teaches workshops, hosts creative sewing weekends, and is a regular guest presenter on shopping channels Ideal World and Create & Craft TV. With the techniques you learn in this must-have resource, you'll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence! This updated edition features new photography, expanded explanations for the most current sewing tools, and a variety of technical and general updates. Learn how to sew—or get a refresher—with the friendly advice inside Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, New 2nd Edition! "To master a skill, one must understand the basics. Join Wendy as she shares a solid foundation of sewing skills that will equip you for years of success and enjoyment." —Joi Mahon, Author of Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes "This book is great for a beginner, or someone who needs a refresher on sewing! Instructions are clear, pictures are easy to look at, very nice." —K-State Library "Wendy includes useful information of fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipment. Her clear directions and the helpful pictures will help you in your sewing adventure!" —Tea Rose Home