Understanding & Using A Sewing Machine

Corrigan, Nicola

£9.99

Many people have a sewing machine tucked away in a corner, but little understanding of how to use it. With accessible and clear instructions, this title takes you on a journey, teaching and building upon basic skills to build up a repertoire of techniques and ideas, until you are a confident and creative sewer, able to design and adapt your own ideas and develop an individual sewing style. This guide to understanding your sewing machine includes winding the bobbin; threading the machine up correctly and adjusting the settings. It also covers skills for making simple projects such as measuring, cutting, pinning, tacking and understanding fabrics. Common techniques for everyday use are given such as inserting a zip, taking up a hem and creating simple decorative appliqué designs.

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Publish Date: 22/10/2018
ISBN: 9781785004995 Category: Tag:

Description

Many people have a sewing machine tucked away in a corner, but little understanding of how to use it. With accessible and clear instructions, this book takes you on a journey, teaching and building upon basic skills to build up a repertoire of techniques and ideas, until you are a confident and creative sewer, able to design and adapt your own ideas and develop an individual sewing style. This new guide to understanding your sewing machine includes winding the bobbin; threading the machine up correctly and adjusting the settings. It also covers skills for making simple projects such as measuring, cutting, pinning, tacking and understanding fabrics. Common techniques for everyday use are given such as inserting a zip, taking up a hem and creating simple decorative applique designs.

Additional information

Weight 280 g
Dimensions 242 × 172 × 8.5 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

96

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

646.2044 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K