School of Sewing (with Wiro Lay-Flat Binding)

By Shea Henderson

From sewing-pattern designer Shea Henderson, a craft book offering everything needed to learn how to use your sewing machine, in a new wiro lay-flat binding format

Winner of the IBPA Ben Franklin Gold Award in the Craft & Hobby category

School of Sewing: Learn It, Teach It, Sew Together offers 12 beginner projects that allow you to follow in the footsteps of a group of beginners who shared one goal--to learn to use their sewing machines.

An engaging, detailed lesson plan designed to guide you along that same journey, whether you are learning alone or as a group, this book begins with easy-to-follow instructions for how to use a sewing machine and advice on buying fabric and tools, and then progresses through 12 projects--one three-hour lesson a month, perfect for friends to learn together. Your own School of Sewing will be proud to show off or gift these trendy projects, which include a pillowcase, zippered pouch, tote bag, and patchwork quilt, each with optional details for "extra credit."

Now with wiro lay-flat binding, you'll learn: sewing machine types, recommendations, and how to shop for the machine of your dreams fabric selection and color theory how to navigate the fabric store, including interfacing, notions, and fabric types essential sewing supplies to get you started with the right gear how to troubleshoot problems when they occur professional finishing techniques numerous sewing skills, including zippers, ruffles, buttonholes, pleats, binding, sewing a curve, and machine quilting how to sew 12 beginner projects, using step-by-step photos tips and advice from fellow beginners in a fun, approachable, and relatable wayand much more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1940655544
• ISBN13: 9781940655543
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Lucky Spool
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 10.2"