Sewing Basics: Creating a Stylish Wardrobe with Step-by-step Techniques

by PatriciaMoyes (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $6.96

  Sewing Basics is extremely helpful for someone just learning how to sew or someone getting back into sewing. It guides beginners through the entire sewing process, from preparing the fabric to mastering challenging techniques. Details such as deciphering the back of a pattern envelope, setting up a cutting surface, and using a seam ripper are fully explained for the novice. Ordered steps help sewers construct basic, simple garments that will suit any style, while full-color photos and drawings illustrate important points in each process. Chapters progress from making the simplest of pull-on skirts and pants through to jackets, with new techniques introduced along the way. Handy troubleshooting tips help beginners avoid and correct mistakes.