Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments, suitable for any body regardless of gender, age, or body shape. Wendy’s style is functional but beautiful basics, and you will learn the skills to make clothes out of both woven and knitted fabrics that are a joy to wear. There are five styles of button-down shirts, sweatshirts, and t-shirts, and three different styles of trousers, jackets, and jumpsuits, all made in versatile fabrics that can be dressed up or down. These are core basics that you'll turn to time and again and all these garments can be worn by any body, regardless of gender, age, and body shape. Suitable for both beginners and those more experienced in dressmaking, each project has multiple versions from easy to more technically challenging. Plus, there is a comprehensive techniques section covering everything from sewing a fly zipper to making a traditional shirt collar, alongside the fundamentals such as different seam and hem finishes. Patterns for the five basic garments and all the variations to make 20 different designs are included in the book on three pull-out, full-scale, multi-sized pattern sheets. Each pattern covers 10 sizes and there’s no need for downloading or scaling-up patterns, just trace off the pieces that you need and off you go!
This book takes the mystery out of the sewing machine, holding first-time stitchers by the hand and showing the easiest ways to get the most from their machine. This book takes the mystery out of the sewing machine, holding first-time stitchers by the hand and showing the easiest ways to get the most from their machine. In the climate of “make do and mend,” sales of sewing machines have soared, but many are only accompanied by a difficult-to-understand technical manual. Here, Jane Bolsover provides a comprehensive guide for beginners. Starting with an essential overview of the sewing machine, learn how to thread it and wind bobbins, why tension is important, and which needles to choose. There's information on the basic sewing kit you will need, plus advice on which fabrics to choose and how to cut out. The chapters then build into a complete sewing course, and at the end of each chapter is a simple project to consolidate the skills you have just mastered. The projects include items for the home, including a cushion cover and a lampshade, stylish accessories, such as bags and scarves, plus great clothing basics, such as an A-line skirt and a simple shift dress. Also included at the back of the book are two full-size pull-out paper pattern sections.
This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn how to sew, or just needs a quick refresher course. Friendly and easy-to-follow directions will have you sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch. From cutting patterns and sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing you to learn as you sew. Fifteen simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hand towels, hats and more.
A brief introduction to the basics of sewing, perfect for beginners or advanced sewers interested in a refresher. This brilliant little guide covers all the essential basics of sewing, including how to choose the best fabrics and threads for projects, in clear and simple points. Learn skills in amazing sewing crafts such as cross-stitch, patchwork and quilting. This book provides all you need to know to start your own projects today, including indispensable advice for inserting zips and making and using bias bindings.
DIVLearning how to sew has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to sew using hand stiches as well as sewing machines. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time. Five simple projects will introduce sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and how to use a pattern; skills you will use often as you continue to learn./divDIVWith First Time Sewing, soon you will be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence./div
Do you want to learn how to sew in just one day? Do you want to know everything about sewing machines and sewing tools? If you answered YES, then this is the right book for you. I've written it specifically for you! If you finally got the courage to buy your first machine, but you still haven't been able to work up the nerve to join a class at your local fabric shop (or you simply don't have enough money because your new machine wasn't cheap), don't worry! This incredible book is jam-packed with all the information needed to get started sewing something great! If you're ready, pull out your machine and its manual, and let's get to sewing! This book is well-researched and teaches you various good tips to make sewing easy for you. You can learn about hand sewing tips, hand sewing techniques, and hand sewing stitches. You can learn from simple to complex and from general to specific tactics of sewing. You will come away with novel ideas and be astounded with the many methods of stitching. This book is best for those who want to become a sewing master. Here you will learn how to make your sewing kit perfect and most functional. Moreover, in this book you will gain knowledge about the various patterns of sewing, their importance, and the things needed to make patterns. You can learn how you can make your sewing easier with the help of sewing patterns. Patterns give you a direction and allow you to copy the design whenever you want. The basic motivational force behind this skill, for many, is that apart from creating a new hobby and skill you actually get to use the outcome of your talent, almost on a daily basis. Starting off with the basics, once you get expertise to some extent, you can mix and match your skills along with crafting techniques. Further, you can dye your fabric before sewing, sew on beads, hand paint a shirt designed by you and so on. This book will cover: What Is Sewing? Reasons to Take Up Sewing Basics of Sewing Machines Types of Sewing Tools You Need to Get Started Basic Sewing Patterns Getting Ready to Sew Taking Accurate Measurements Common Mistakes Sewing Beginners Make Using Your Machine's Stitch Functions Special Techniques of Sewing Machine Maintenance Troubleshooting Common Sewing Problems 10 Sewing Projects At the end of this book, you'll find instructions for 10 simple sewing projects from crafts to clothing so that you can try out your new skills for yourself. Once you've given them a try, you'll be in a good place to begin branching out into a variety of other sewing types and projects all your own. You'll also have a sense of how to sew without using a paper pattern, so you can feel free to begin designing things that you dream up, rather than just settling for things that someone else has already created. Get your copy now! If you want to learn how to sew in one day just scroll up and click add to cart button: )
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A complete entry-level sewing course taught through twenty step-by-step projects for garments and home décor. Have you always wanted to try sewing but aren’t sure where to begin? Sewing 101 teaches you everything you need to know for successful machine sewing: The Basics gives you a firm foundation for learning to sew, offering essential guidance for your sewing machine, fabrics, patterns, and supplies. The Projects are arranged progressively, from simple garments like T-shirts, skirts, and aprons, to more challenging home décor items such as a blankets, tablecloths, and Roman shades. Each project introduces and explores new sewing skills in depth—and variations will inspire you to create your own designs. Beginners will also find the accompanying online videos that present the techniques in action an invaluable resource. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that present projects supported with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.
Part of the Sew it All ebook series, Lesson #1 gets up close and personal with sewing machines. Three simple projects are included that put your sewing machine skills to good use: a pillowcase, curtains and hat.
Did you know? according to an article in Inc. magazine, the average Etsy seller makes just $785 a year...Basic Sewing Business For Beginners: How To Sew Basics, Learn How To SewCloting With Sewing Machines & Fun Projects For Money - Beginner's Crafts Guide Series, the author is going to show you how to get started and go beyond Etsy and other online craft selling places sooner than you might think! Other crafters have been able to turn their passion into profit and today run six figure craft businesses and authors like Jim Cockrum, Seth Godin, and Tim Ferriss are typically calling these passionate businesses the true "virtual empire". This book is going to guide you through the 9 best ways to get started with your first sewing project. This sewing system is going to help achieve this goal. Once you have been able to apply this system, you are automatically going to feel inspired, encouraged & motivated about your first creative sewing experience and you are most likely going to be hooked for life. You will be able to identify all the possibilities and creative ways that you can apply as a sewing crafter and this guide will act like a starting point from where you can explore your exciting sewing path. Maybe you just like to learn some sewing techniques to save some money as a homemake or for profit. There are other individuals who have developed a whole career & passion out of their sewing skills. In this book, the author is talking to countless crafters who have developed their business around sewing and made a fortune with it. You can use this guide as a starting point from where you have all the options to develop your passion for sewing into a sustainable business or a hobby that you like to do on a weekend. The author suggests that you first go through the whole guide & once you have familiarized yourself with the top 9 ways of sewing for a beginner, you can go & explore more cool sewing stuff via the "Resources" chapters. Once you are done with your exploration, proceed to the chapter "The Next Step" from where the author is going to guide you to what to do next in your sewing path. Getting started with a sewing project on your own and without knowing what to do first in order to be successful with your first sewing project can be a very frustrating task if you do not know how to go about it. The good news is that you can use this guide and learn everything that you need to know about sewing in order to make this a fun and exciting experience for you. You can do this over one weekend and once you get the whole idea of what is involved in order to make a sewing project a successful one, you can go from there and look into more advanced & professional type of sewing projects. By going through this guide & by picking the ways that might apply best to your own situation, you are going to become an expert in sewing over a weekend's time! The goal here is to provide you with the easiest, most usable & most basic to consume information that you are going to need for your first sewing project. This is why the author decided to stick to the top 9 ways that are not going to overwhelm you. The goal is simply to get a general overview of the top ways of sewing. This way you will get a basic overview without getting stuck and you are able to move on and quickly proceed to the actual sewing action. You will enjoy the Resources Section, too! Be aware that the author will be updating this sewing tutorials book so that it will always reflect the top sewing ways & resources! Welcome to the world of sewing...get started today and start your own sewing journey no...
