Sewing Machine Secrets: The Insider?s Guide to Mastering your Machine

Get the most out of your sewing machine and learn tips and tricks from an expert!

Sewing Machine Secrets is an indispensable resource for sewers of all levels, showing you how to choose, use, and maintain your sewing machine, master essential sewing techniques, and learn handy tips along the way.

The book is divided into two sections. Section one provides an overview of each type of sewing machine, instructions on how to use it, and detailing its advantages and limitations, necessary accessories and optional accessories, parts, and maintenance.

Section two uses a more technique-based approach, identifying the most versatile and commonly used presser feet and providing step-by-step techniques for all the results you can achieve using them.

Sewing Machine Secrets will teach you the tried and tested tricks you need to get the most out of your machine.

Nicole Vasbinder owns and operates the California based sewing studio StitchCraft and was one of the founding teachers at Stitch Lounge in San Francisco. She continues to teach at Stonemountain and Daughter Fabrics in Berkeley. She has designed and operated the independent accessory line Queen Puff Puff since 2003 and sells her designs to stores all over the United States as well as stores in Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Her designs have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Adorn, JoAnn, Venus Zine, and Craft.