Sewing for the Absolute Beginner - Caroline Smith

Sewing for the Absolute Beginner

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Buch | Spiralbindung
192 Seiten
2015
Search Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78221-264-5 (ISBN)
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This clear and easy-to-follow guide is the ideal tool for the complete beginner to sewing. It is packed with sewing expert Caroline Smith’s helpful advice and exciting projects, and guides readers from the basic stitches right through to more complex techniques.
Caroline Smith tells you everything you need to know to create beautiful, colourful soft furnishings and accessories – even if you've never sewn before.



There is plenty of helpful, expert advice on tools, equipment and terminology as well as exciting projects including an apron, curtains, pillows, tablecloths and much more. Guiding you from the basic stitches right through to more complex techniques, this clear and easy-to-follow guide is ideal for the absolute beginner.



Step-by-step instructions and the spiral, hands free format enable you to practise and master each technique more easily. Caroline covers all the equipment and tools, terminology and techniques, and includes a selection of attractive simple projects specially designed for the beginner.

Caroline is an English writer and editor who has worked in lifestyle publishing for nearly 20 years. Her areas of expertise include needlecraft, cookery, gardening and DIY. Caroline lives in Surrey, England.

Introduction 8

Fabric know-how 10

Equipment 14

Hand stitches 18

Sewing machine basics 22

Seams 30

Hems 34

Patterns and scaling 38



Simple pillows 42

Table runners 46

Tab-top curtain 50

Tablecloths 54

Bolster pillow 58



Mitred corners 62

Buttons 66

Loops, ties and tabs 70

Zips 74



Duvet cover 78

Cube 82

Roll-up shade 86

Children’s tepee 90

Pocket storage 94



Bias binding 98

Bias strips 102

Piping 106



Peg bag 110

Apron 114

Nursery bag 118

Eyelet curtains 122



Appliqué 126

Using trims 130



Duffel bag 134

Café curtain 138

Mini beanbag 142

Tote bag 146



Quilting techniques 150



Placemats 154

Oven mitts 158

Beaded quilted throw 162

Padded headboard 166

Lined linen basket 170

Beach roll 174

Dining chair cover 178



Fabric glossary 182

Index 190

Reihe/Serie Absolute Beginner Craft
Zusatzinfo 384 Illustrations, color
Verlagsort Tunbridge Wells
Sprache englisch
Maße 148 x 210 mm
Gewicht 556 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Handarbeit / Textiles
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Hausbau / Einrichten / Renovieren
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Kreatives Gestalten
ISBN-10 1-78221-264-7 / 1782212647
ISBN-13 978-1-78221-264-5 / 9781782212645
Zustand Neuware
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