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Sewing: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Stitching by Hand and Machine (Craft Workbooks) - Softcover

Book 6 of 6: Craft Workbook

Charlotte Gerlings

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9781848377837: Sewing: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Stitching by Hand and Machine (Craft Workbooks)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1848377835 ISBN 13: 9781848377837
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

The first needles were made from cattle bone and used to sew animal hides together with lengths of sinew. Between then and now, people have sewn clothes for warmth, tents for shelter, sails for voyages of exploration, and flags for nations. It could be argued that a needle and thread in a skilled pair of hands has played as great a part in civilization as the
invention of the wheel.

However, as everyday items around the home, needles and thread are mere clutter until we unlock their potential – together with our own – and master the basic techniques of sewing. This book has been prepared with beginners in mind, providing a step-by-step illustrated guide from threading a needle and learning basic stitches, to cutting and shaping fabric, and machine sewing with confidence. Whether you are just starting to sew or would like a refresher, this book aims to be a handy reference.


There are sections on all types of equipment; threads, fabrics and trimmings; how to read paper patterns; and what goes into making a garment. One complete part is devoted to the sewing machine, especially useful nowadays when more and more households are investing in one. Other sections deal with smaller but important matters such as making repairs, using a seam gauge or inserting a zip. Finally, the book contains three easy projects for you to practice your sewing skills, before embarking on the more ambitious ones you have planned.

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About the Author

Charlotte Gerlings is an expert in several art mediums, including needlecraft and fabric arts. She graduated in Publishing from Oxford Polytechnic (now Oxford Brookes University) and since then has worked as a book designer, writer and editor. She lives in South West London and is currently studying at Wimbledon School of Art for her MA in Fine Art. She is the author of several books, including Sewing, Patchwork, Cross Stitch, Knitting & Crochet, and 100 Great Artists.

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Publisher
Arcturus Publishing
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1848377835
ISBN 13 
9781848377837
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
48
Rating
  • 3.44 out of 5 stars
    9 ratings by Goodreads