Learn to Sew in 30 Minutes: Machine Sewing

Debbie has been involved in writing and the craft world for pretty much all of her life but in 1997 she made it into a profession. Now, besides regularly designing projects and writing columns for magazines and websites such as QuiltNow, Sew Mama Sew, AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts, she runs her popular blog where she shares her designs for sewing and quilts as well as papercraft, scrapbooking, card making, beading, jewellery and mixed media projects. Her first sewing book with Search Press, The Bag Boutique, was a global success, and she has since written a second inspired by the lagom movement.  Debbie lives in Lower Saxony, Germany. For inspiration – crafting and more – visit her blog: sallyandthecraftyvamp.blogspot.com

Introduction

Sewing 101

Basic sewing box



KNOWING YOUR FABRICS

* Quilter's cotton – Travel Neck Pillow

* Felt & non-woven fabric – Coaster

* Linen – Pincushion

* Canvas – Dog Chew Toy

* Cotton rope – Rope Bowl



USING INTERFACING

* Fusible interfacing – Fabric Tray

* Making a boxed base – Pot-Plant Bag

* Layering interfacing – Card Wallet

* Sewn-in foam interfacing – Spa Slippers



APPLIQUÉ & SURFACE STITCHING

* Easy appliqué & beginner FME – Cloud Cushion

* Easy FME & introduction to fabric tubes – Lavender Sleep Mask

* Intermediate FME & die-cutting FME appliqué – Autumn Leaf Garland

* Advanced FME & raggy appliqué – Autumn Leaf Garland

* Layered appliqué – Koala Toy



QUILTING & PATCHING

* Quilting 101 – Mug Rug

* Quilt sandwich & bias binding – Mod Place Mat

* Wholecloth quilting – Pot Holder

* (Cheats) English paper piecing – Hexie Cushion

* Quilt as you go – Tablet Case



HABERDASHERY IN FOCUS

* Attaching a brooch back – 3D Flower

* Clasps, eyelets & tassels – Bag charm

* Webbing & D-Ring Swivel Clips – Camera Strap

* Attaching a zip – Travel Keepsake Bag

* Bound-end zip – #selfie Makeup Pouch



PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

* Ultimate Fold-Up Tote Bag



Index

Acknowledgements