Sewing Made Simple: The Definitive Guide to Hand and Machine Sewing - Hardcover

Evelegh, Tessa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1452106304 ISBN 13: 9781452106304

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2012

Synopsis

This comprehensive book breaks down all of the terms, tools, and skills necessary to become an expert seamstress. More than 500 color images inspire while a detailed visual glossary outlines fabric types, sewing notions, and finishing stitches. Crafters will learn how to master the machine, hand stitch, and work with patterns in no time! Best of all, the book includes instructions for 20 gorgeous projects—pillows, totes, aprons, and more. Accessible and visually stunning, Sewing Made Simple is the ultimate resource that sewers—beginners and experts alike—will want on their bookshelf for years to come.

About this title

About the Author

Tessa Evelegh is a sewing expert and the author of more than 30 craft and lifestyle titles. She lives in London.

Review

Your must-have guide to everything needle-and-thread. Mollie Makes 'An inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. A basic fool-proof guide that you will go back to time and again for reference.' Creativesalvage.com 'For a beginner, this is a fantastic resource...The projects part of the book is well laid out with clear instructions.' Ukhandmade.co.uk 'A neat format with excellent photos and illustrations.' Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk 'Jam-packed with facts and diagrams and detailed instructions...a very lovely looking book' Bugsandfishes.blogspot.co.uk 'Contains all the information you'll need to get to grips with the fundamentals of sewing' Mrxstitch.com 'If you are a beginner or you need to refresh your sewing skills, this book is just what you need...This would make a great gift for someone starting out on their sewing journey' Sewing World

Edition details

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1452106304
• ISBN 13: 9781452106304
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 224