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Sew Step by Step

How to use your sewing machine to make, mend, and customize
By DK
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Sew Step by Step by DK is a practical guide providing detailed instructions for sewing enthusiasts of all levels. This book covers fundamental sewing techniques and offers clear, visual guides to help you master each step. It includes tips on choosing the right materials and tools, ensuring readers gain the confidence to create beautiful sewing projects.
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This book may appeal to you if you’re passionate about sewing, whether you're a beginner keen to learn the basics or an experienced sewer looking to refine your skills. With easy-to-follow instructions and clear visuals, it offers a comprehensive guide to a variety of techniques and projects, making it both an educational and inspirational resource for sewing enthusiasts.

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Sew Step by Step

First American edition published in 2011.

Step-by-step sewing techniques, all clearly and closely photographed and explained in sharp detail

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Step-by-step sewing techniques, all clearly and closely photographed and explained in sharp detail.

Make, mend, and customise your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing, featuring more than 200 step-by-step techniques.

If you've never used a sewing machine before, or if you want to refresh your skills, Sew Step by Step will give you the essentials. Taking you through the basics, including the features of a sewing machine and the qualities of different fabrics, this simple handbook will soon have you making and mending your own clothes and home furnishings.

Discover how to read patterns and adapt them to different body measurements, and find the right fabric for every project with an easy-to-use guide to different materials. Follow fully illustrated guides to more than 200 key techniques, including how to insert collars, sleeves, and pockets into garments, and how to customise them with delicate finishing touches, including appliqué and quilting.

Easy to use and fully illustrated, Sew Step by Step gives you the confidence you need to design, create, and mend with your sewing machine.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241412404

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 843g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts DK Education & Reference Home & Garden Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Alison Smith is a sewing expert and tutor. Her sewing school, the Alison Victoria School of Sewing, is the largest independent sewing school in England, and offers courses and workshops on all aspects of sewing. Alison regularly speaks at specialist sewing shows and has had projects and articles published in a variety of UK magazines. She is a regular contributor to Sewing World magazine, and has appeared on the ITV television series Ladette to Lady teaching dressmaking skills. In 2013 Alison was awarded an MBE for services to sewing and corsetry.

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