Sew Me! Sewing Basics: Simple Techniques and Projects for First-Time Sewers (Design Originals) Learn to Sew for Beginners with Easy Step-by-Step Projects from Seams to Zippers

Discover a creative new hobby — learn to sew with Sew Me! Sewing Basics

• 15 simple, straightforward projects, perfect for beginners sewing for the first time with either a sewing machine or by hand
• Color photos and easy-to-follow directions will help you sew with confidence, make repairs, and create new garments from scratch
• Master essential sewing skills from cutting patterns and sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric, and installing zippers
• Learn to sew as you go with each new skill presented alongside a quick practice exercise to try
• Create fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hats, scarves, and more

If you've never threaded a needle or touched a sewing machine before, learning to sew may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be! With Choly Knight's friendly directions and easy-to-use patterns, you'll soon be sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch.

Sew Me! Sewing Basics is the perfect book for anyone who wants to get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course on sewing. Choly starts at the very beginning, showing you how to choose your first sewing machine and decide on fabrics, and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts for both machine sewing and hand sewing.

From cutting patterns and sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing you to learn as you sew. 15 easy projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hand towels, hats and more. You'll try out hand sewing with a bellflower pincushion, practice appliqué with a dainty sachet, learn curve-sewing by making an adorable stuffed cat, and more!

Start enjoying a wonderful form of individual expression that will save you money and provide a terrific sense of accomplishment!

Choly Knight has her finger on the pulse of what today's young crafters really want. Choly has been crafting for as long as she can remember, and has drawn, painted, sculpted, and taped everything in sight. A power-seller on Etsy, she is the author of six terrific craft books from Fox Chapel Publishing. Choly enjoys combining all her passions of writing, fine art, craft art, and design, as she provides techniques, tutorials, and excitement for her many readers and fans.