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About the Author Jan Saunders Maresh is a nationally known sewing journalist and educator as well as a bestselling author of 15 books, including Home Staging For Dummies. She has worked as the Director of Consumer Education for White Sewing Machine Company and JoAnn Fabrics and is also an interior re-designer, color specialist, and Certified Staging Professional. Look for her Web-TV show at www.nakedroomsolutions.tv. --This text refers to the paperback edition. From the Inside Flap Learn to: Choose the right tools and supplies for your projects Choose the right tools and supplies for your projects Master sewing techniques with how-to illustrations Master sewing techniques with how-to illustrations Sew fun projects for your home and wardrobe Sew fun projects for your home and wardrobe Stretch your budget by repairing and remaking clothing Stretch your budget by repairing and remaking clothing Your hands-on guide to sewing basics Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to create and repair clothing and furnishings for minimal cost. Turn to this hands-on guide for the best techniques and fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing. So, you want to sew — get the 411 on everything you need to know before you start sewing, from assembling your own sewing kit to selecting fabric, findings, and interfacings So, you want to sew — get the 411 on everything you need to know before you start sewing, from assembling your own sewing kit to selecting fabric, findings, and interfacings Stick a pin in it — learn how to thread hand and machine needles, tie knots, secure seams, hem items, and more Stick a pin in it — learn how to thread hand and machine needles, tie knots, secure seams, hem items, and more Spruce up your style — master the art of fashion sewing, from working with zippers and buttons to setting in the perfect sleeve Spruce up your style — master the art of fashion sewing, from working with zippers and buttons to setting in the perfect sleeve Put on your DIY cap — add new life to your living space with home décor sewing projects, like dressing up your dining table with a reversible table runner or changing the look of your bedroom with a duvet cover and more Put on your DIY cap — add new life to your living space with home décor sewing projects, like dressing up your dining table with a reversible table runner or changing the look of your bedroom with a duvet cover and more Give it a quick fix — make alterations and repairs to garments already in your closet to extend the life of your wardrobe Give it a quick fix — make alterations and repairs to garments already in your closet to extend the life of your wardrobe Open the book and find: How to work with patterns How to work with patterns Instructions for hand and machine stitches Instructions for hand and machine stitches Directions for fixing sewing mistakes Directions for fixing sewing mistakes Hemming how-tos Hemming how-tos Fashion and home décor sewing projects Fashion and home décor sewing projects Guidance on working with closures, sleeves, and pockets Guidance on working with closures, sleeves, and pockets Advice on tackling trims and piping Advice on tackling trims and piping Tips for mixing print fabrics Tips for mixing print fabrics Ways to save money by doing repairs yourself Ways to save money by doing repairs yourself --This text refers to the paperback edition. From the Back Cover Learn to: Choose the right tools and supplies for your projects Choose the right tools and supplies for your projects Master sewing techniques with how-to illustrations Master sewing techniques with how-to illustrations Sew fun projects for your home and wardrobe Sew fun projects for your home and wardrobe Stretch your budget by repairing and remaking clothing Stretch your budget by repairing and remaking clothing Your hands-on guide to sewing basics Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to create and repair clothing and furnishings for minimal cost. Turn to this hands-on guide for the best techniques and fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing. So, you want to sew — get the 411 on everything you need to know before you start sewing, from assembling your own sewing kit to selecting fabric, findings, and interfacings So, you want to sew — get the 411 on everything you need to know before you start sewing, from assembling your own sewing kit to selecting fabric, findings, and interfacings Stick a pin in it — learn how to thread hand and machine needles, tie knots, secure seams, hem items, and more Stick a pin in it — learn how to thread hand and machine needles, tie knots, secure seams, hem items, and more Spruce up your style — master the art of fashion sewing, from working with zippers and buttons to setting in the perfect sleeve Spruce up your style — master the art of fashion sewing, from working with zippers and buttons to setting in the perfect sleeve Put on your DIY cap — add new life to your living space with home décor sewing projects, like dressing up your dining table with a reversible table runner or changing the look of your bedroom with a duvet cover and more Put on your DIY cap — add new life to your living space with home décor sewing projects, like dressing up your dining table with a reversible table runner or changing the look of your bedroom with a duvet cover and more Give it a quick fix — make alterations and repairs to garments already in your closet to extend the life of your wardrobe Give it a quick fix — make alterations and repairs to garments already in your closet to extend the life of your wardrobe Open the book and find: How to work with patterns How to work with patterns Instructions for hand and machine stitches Instructions for hand and machine stitches Directions for fixing sewing mistakes Directions for fixing sewing mistakes Hemming how-tos Hemming how-tos Fashion and home décor sewing projects Fashion and home décor sewing projects Guidance on working with closures, sleeves, and pockets Guidance on working with closures, sleeves, and pockets Advice on tackling trims and piping Advice on tackling trims and piping Tips for mixing print fabrics Tips for mixing print fabrics Ways to save money by doing repairs yourself Ways to save money by doing repairs yourself --This text refers to the paperback edition. 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Features & Highlights
- The most complete guide to sewing basics
- People are always looking for ways to cut expenses and be creative and stylish at the same time. Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to repair and create clothing and furnishings for yourself and your family for little to no cost. But learning how to sew and how to choose the tools and supplies to begin sewing can be confusing.
- Now, you can turn to this hands-on, friendly guide for the most up-to-date information, the best techniques, and fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing.
- Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations make it easier to learn
- Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations make it easier to learn
- Fresh new patterns, projects, stitches, and techniques for fashion and the home
- Fresh new patterns, projects, stitches, and techniques for fashion and the home
- Budget-conscious tips for breathing new life into existing garments
- Budget-conscious tips for breathing new life into existing garments
- Complete with a section on common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them,
- Sewing For Dummies
- , 3rd edition gives you the confidence and know-how to sew like a pro.
