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Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition

By Nancy Langdon
Series: Complete Photo Guide
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Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition by Nancy Langdon is an essential reference for anyone passionate about sewing. Updated fully with the latest sewing machine innovations and techniques, the 352-page guide features over 1,200 photographs. It covers everything from selecting the right tools and mastering machines to advanced fashion sewing, tailoring, and home décor projects such as pillows and window treatments. Clear step-by-step instructions ensure both beginners and experienced sewers can achieve professional results.
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This comprehensive guide is perfect for sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels, from novices to highly skilled individuals seeking to refine their craft and explore new techniques in fashion and home décor sewing.

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The third edition of this ultimate guide is updated with new photography and the latest innovations in sewing products and techniques. Learn everything about sewing both garments and decor.

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This book is your most valuable tool for a lifetime of sewing success, completely updated with the latest innovations in sewing products and techniques. Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition is the one reference every sewer needs.

Its 352 pages and 1,200 photographs cover every aspect of fashion and décor sewing. Choose the right tools and notions, use conventional machines and sergers, perfect your fashion sewing and tailoring, and produce lovely home décor projects.

Step-by-step instructions for basic projects like pillows, tablecloths, and window treatments are included. Both beginning and highly skilled sewers will turn to this book again and again.

The third edition of this ultimate guide is updated with new photography and the latest innovations in sewing products and techniques. Learn how to:

  • Get the most out of your sewing machine.
  • Take proper measurements (of people as well as of windows and tables).
  • Read and understand commercial sewing patterns.
  • Alter store-bought patterns for a perfect fit.
  • Achieve thoroughly professional results.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781589238978

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Creative Publishing International, US

Edition: Third Edition

Illustration: 1200 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 312

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Nancy Langdon Non-Fiction Series: Complete Photo Guide

About the Author

Nancy Langdon is the president and principal designer for Studio Tantrum. She also hosts the blog at fledgeflyingiseasy.blogspot.com.

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