Sewing for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Author: Janice Saunders Maresh
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 9971
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 408
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0764568477
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.2
UPC: 785555884779
EAN: 9780764568473
ASIN: 0764568477
Publication Date: August 11, 2004
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Condition: Perfect Condition! - Small black mark on bottom edge of book
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Product Description
Do you love to sew—or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There’s nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools and then sharing it with your family and friends. Plus, learning to sew will save you money too! Before long, you’ll be stitching your own hems, repairing split seams, sewing on buttons, and much, much more. 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 to get the basics and stitch up a storm in no time!
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 Great book for newbies! December 10, 2001
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
I used this book to help me when I decided to sew my daughter's first Halloween costume. My husband and I decided that we wanted her to be an armadillo, but there are no patterns, so I had to get a pattern that was close, and change it to my specifications. I could not have done it without this book. The book taught me all about bias, nap, threading a sewing a machine, and has tips to make the process easier. I wish I could post a picture here to show you how cute the costume ended up. My mother-in-law, a lifelong sewer, couldn't believe that my first project turned out so beautifully. It was all thanks to this book!
Excellent for the beginning seamstress August 16, 2004
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
If you can't take a class, educate yourself in the basics with this excellent beginner's guide. I've read lots of sewing guides, but this is the most user-friendly. From selecting patterns and how to read them, picking fabric, sewing machines and basic construction skills, this book has it all. Highly recommend!
I'm No Dummy Now January 20, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book is perfect for anyone who's utterly clueless about sewing. It's clear, direct, and simple to follow. It worked for me because I was able to pace myself and start small, for instance, a shirt for my dogs. Now, I feel confident enough to tackle some homedecorating projects.
YAY March 19, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am a total sewing newbie. Before this book I could barely sew a straight line. I learned something by the 3rd page and within 2 days of reading the book I sewed a pvc capelet that looks totally professional. This book is something I would recommend to every person new to sewing and even if you are experienced you may learn a few things.
Great Way to Start April 10, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a great way to learn sewing from the bottom up. It is well written with much in the way of helpful advice and tips for the beginning sewer. I have managed to make several items and I just started sewing with a machine given to me, oh yes, I am 62 years old and a man.
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