Description:Unleash your inner seamstress! There's so much to love about sewing,
from the excitement of creating your own fashions to the savings from
DIY home décor. But there's also lots to learn. After all, you don't
want projects to look DIY. And that's where new seamstresses sometimes
get tangled up. Packed with tons of stitch-by-stitch instructions, clear
illustrations, tips and techniques, and fantastic projects, this
helpful guide gives you're a sure path from start to success.
In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sewing, you
get-
A primer on hand and machine sewing, including basic stitched
you'll use again and again.
Tips for sewing seams, from standard to
flat-felled, French to curved, with easy instructions for creative seam
edge finishes.
Pointers on using darts, pleats, tucks, gathering, and
ruffles to add texture and pizzaz.
The fundamentals of fabrics, along
with information on finishing with trims and fasteners.
Guidance on all
things garments, including demystifying patterns, taking accurate body
measurements, and customizing ready-to-wear items.
Seventeen
easy-to-make projects to perfect your skills, including an Easy-Peasy
Apron, a Hobo Bag, Fun Flannel Pants, a Pop-Up Storage Cube, a
Double-Bind Pillow, and more!