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Zusatztext "By the time you reach the simple project section! which includes instructions for making a simple apron! baby blanket or T-shirt! you'll be confident in your new stitching skills." - Sew News Informationen zum Autor The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise. Klappentext Are you an absolute beginner when it comes to sewing? Then help is at hand with First Time Sewing. Zusammenfassung Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 7 Sewing Basics 9 The Sewing Machine 10 Machine Accessories 12 Sewing Supplies 14 Special Products 19 Fabric Information 22 Selecting a Pattern 26 All about Patterns 28 Inside the Pattern 30 Pattern Layout 32 Cutting and Marking 36 Getting Ready to Sew 38 Sewing a Seam 42 How to Balance Tension 44 Hand Stitches 48 Hems 52 Cutting Decorator Fabrics 54 Projects 59 Rectangular Table Cloth 61 Easy Pillows 65 Zipper Closures 71 Baby Blanket 75 Elastic-waist Skirt 81 Elastic-waist Pants 89 T-Shirts 97 Apron with Pockets 103 Unlined Jackets 113 Glossary 124 Index 126
