Secrets for Successful Sewing: Techniques for Mastering Your Sewing Machine and Serger

Barbara Weiland

ISBN 10: 0875967760 / ISBN 13: 9780875967769

Published by Rodale Pr (edition ), 1997

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0875967760-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Secrets for Successful Sewing: Techniques for Mastering Your Sewing Machine and Serger
• Publisher: Rodale Pr (edition )
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0875967760
• ISBN 13: 9780875967769
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Filled with tips and techniques for mastering a sewing machine, regardless of brand, this book contains techniques and methods from sewing teachers--many of which aren't found in the owner's manual. Instructions for everything from inserting an invisible zipper to using the zigzag stitch for a variety of techniques are included. 400 color illustrations. 100 color photos.

From the Back Cover

Secrets for Successful Sewing
The ultimate owner's manual for avid sewers

Unleash the hidden power of the sewing machine and serger that you already own. Secrets for Successful Sewing shows you how to get the most from your machines-- regardless of their brand or age. From Battenberg lace and beading to serger heirloom techniques, shirring, and decorative zipper insertions, you'll find a vast array of unique techniques to try on your garments. Step-by-step illustrations and color photographs make the instructions perfectly clear.

* Stitch elegant embellishments and unlimited decorative touches
* "Fool" your machine into doing the stitches and techniques that you thought could only be done by high-end machines
* Learn tricks and techniques that aren't in your owner's manuals
* Turn to easy-to-use tables for guidance on specialty threads, needles, and presser feet
* Find out what settings, tools, and presser feet you need before you start stitching
* Design your own stitches, even if your machine can do little more than a zigzag
* Create traditionally hand-stitched work like Battenberg lace, entredeux, fagoting, and lace insertion in half the time
* Use your chain, cover, flatlock, overlock, and rolled-edge stitches in ways you never imagined possible