Sewing: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Stitching by Hand and Machine

Sewing: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Stitching by Hand and Machine

by Charlotte Gerlings (Author)

Synopsis

Sewing is a timeless craft that is easy to learn - whether you're learning for practical reasons so you can mend and repair clothing or for creative reasons so you can create your own designs from scratch. Written for the absolute beginner, as well as those looking for a refresher course, Sewing includes three projects with straightforward instructions, as well as a step-by-step illustrated guide on threading a needle, reading a pattern, basic stitches, cutting and shaping fabric, and machine sewing with confidence. Included are sections on choosing the right equipment, a glossary of terms and abbreviations, and how to take care of your homemade products. Sewing will provide you with skills that will last a lifetime.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Publisher: Overseas Editions New
Published: 01 Jan 2012

ISBN 10: 1565236823
ISBN 13: 9781565236820

Author Bio

Charlotte Gerlings is an expert in several art mediums, including needlecraft and fabric arts. She graduated in Publishing from Oxford Polytechnic (now Oxford Brookes
University) and since then has worked as a book designer, writer and editor. She lives in South West London and is currently studying at Wimbledon School of Art for her MA in Fine Art. She
is the author of several books, including Sewing, Patchwork, Cross Stitch, Knitting & Crochet, and 100 Great Artists.