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Book SynopsisThe perfect companion for anyone new to machine sewing, or looking for a little extra guidance, this book is packed with friendly advice, stylish projects and expert sewing tips.
Sewing machine guru and popular author, Wendy Gardiner, brings you this invaluable guide to getting up and running with a sewing machine. She includes all the basics, including machine anatomy, how to thread up, and how to check stitching and tension.
Once you have built up your skills, there are 12 great projects to make, including: a patchwork placemat, a drawstring bag, an appliquéd pillow, a clutch bag, a tablet cover, tab top curtains, a quilted pot holder, and a notebook cover – there is something for everyone. Each project is designed to teach techniques such as sewing seams, adding buttonholes and zips, blind hems, quilting, free-motion embroidery, using an alphabet and making pleats, trims and pockets. There is also a glossary of all the important terms, and an excellent trouble-shooting guide.
Revised, updated and expanded edition of The Very Easy Guide to Using Your Sewing Machine (9781844488285).
Trade ReviewFor anyone new to machine sewing or looking for extra guidance, this book is packed with friendly advice and expert sewing tips. All the basics are included along with twelve projects to teach techniques. There's a glossary of terms and excellent trouble-shooting guide.
* Machine Knitting Monthly *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 6, Your sewing machine 8, Tools and equipment 14, Winding and fitting the bobbin 24, Upper threading 26, Checking stitching and tension 28, Trying out your machine stitches 30, Using your machine 32, Straight stitch 34, Patch Pockets 36, Drawstring Bags 38, Zigzag stitch 42, Heart-Felt Appliqué Pillow 46, Buttonholes 50, Party Clutch Bag 55, Zips 58, Piping 66, Perfectly Piped Pillow 70, Hemming ways 74, Café Curtain 78, Quilting 84, Patchwork Placemat 86, Quilted Pot Holder 90, Free motion 96, Swirls and Flowers Scarf 100, Twin needles 104, Retro Apron 108, Bobbin work 116, Decorated Guest Towel 118, Advanced techniques 122, Pleats 122, Tucks 124, Using an alphabet 125, Notebook Cover 126, Trims 126, Couching 130, Tablet Cover 132, Useful information 136, Troubleshooting 137, Glossary 142, Index 144
