How to Machine Sew: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner - Softcover

Johns, Susie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861087012 ISBN 13: 9781861087010

Publisher: GMC Publications, 2015

Synopsis

Rev up your engines and place your bobbins! Absolute beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills will How to Machine Sew. This project-based book teaches you 9 basic techniques of using a sewing machine with simple-to-follow instruction. Indispensable advice and proper know-how are jam packed on every page. You'll learn absolutely everything you need to get started, including fundamental machine stitches, making seams, and working with zippers. Clear photographs and 180 step-by-step illustrations guide you through all the techniques and each fashionable project (9 in all!), including a drawstring bag, stitched picture, and oven glove. No matter how little machine sewing experience you have, you'll soon be humming along and dazzling your friends and family with your new-found skills and stylish designs.

About this title

About the Author

Susie Johns is an artist and designer. She has written dozens of instructional books on a range of different topics. She studied Fine Art at Ravensbourne College, went on complete an MA at the prestigious Slade School in London, and later gained a post-graduate teaching qualification (PGCE) at the University of Greenwich.  

As well as teaching drawing and painting at a local community college, Susie has years of experience running life-drawing classes and leading workshops focussing on pen and ink, mixed media, artists’ sketchbooks, drawing for health and wellbeing, and family art. She also teaches classes online on various platforms including YouTube.

Edition details

• Publisher: GMC Publications
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861087012
• ISBN 13: 9781861087010
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 108