Sewing for the Absolute Beginner
Search Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78221-264-5 (ISBN)
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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 |
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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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