About the Book

"Sewing For Dummies" is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you're a stone-cold beginner, you'll find everything you need to know to sew beginning-level projects--and the book doesn't assume that you've ever even picked up a needle and thread before. If you've had some experience with sewing, you'll find tips and tricks that it took author Janice Saunders Maresh, a nationally known sewing and serging instructor, years to pick up You'll discover how to: Master hand and machine stitches Read a sewing pattern Hem a variety of fabrics Negotiate sleeves and pockets Install zippers, buttons, and other fasteners Shape garments with tucks and pleats Adjust projects for better fit and function

This updated edition features a fresh 8-page color insert of all the new home decorating projects, including new patterns and instructions for a traditional living room with slipcovered couches and throws; a French country dining room with drapes and slipcovered chairs; and a bedroom with shams, duvets, dustruffles, and window treatments, as well as: a bathroom with a shower curtain and towels hip and funky tote bags the perfect little black dress

Complete with lists of quick fix-it tools, sewing fundamentals, and sewing resources, "Sewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, " is the fun and easy way(R) to get the basics and stitch up a storm in no time

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 388 pages

Language: English

Publisher: For Dummies (Aug. 31st, 2004)

ISBN-10: 0764568477

ISBN-13: 9780764568473

Dimensions: 7.37 x 9.24 x 0.88 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.34 lbs

• Categories: Sewing Craft