Sewing for Dummies

By Jan Saunders Maresh

Book Overview

Learn the basic skills and techniques you need for successful hand and machine sewing

Over the past ten years, interest in sewing has grown. If want to learn how to sew or to improve your skills, Sewing For Dummies is the book you need to get started. This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings that fit your personal style, your measurements, and your aesthetic. Find great patterns in stores and online, give thrift store finds new life, and learn about cool new fabrics and sewing trends. You'll also get an overview of common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, so you can take up this relaxing, creative hobby with confidence. A full-color insert brings the text to life. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you use your new skills to create wonderful handmade pieces. Learn hand and machine sewing skills, starting with the basics and working your way up Choose the right sewing machine for your needs and follow step-by-step tutorials to master its use Makes repairs and alterations to keep your wardrobe current Learn about online sewing resources and get ideas for finding fabric and patterns

This Dummies guide will help anyone who wants to learn basic sewing skills or brush up on what they already know. Sew a button back on your jacket, make pillowcases from an old dress, alter that great vintage dress to fit like a glove, and complete any other sewing projects you can dream up.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1394279558
• ISBN13: 9781394279555
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Alot of information.

Covers a lot of sewing tips in one book. Easy to understand.

Great Way to Start

This is a great way to learn sewing from the bottom up. It is well written with much in the way of helpful advice and tips for the beginning sewer. I have managed to make several items and I just started sewing with a machine given to me, oh yes, I am 62 years old and a man.

YAY

I am a total sewing newbie. Before this book I could barely sew a straight line. I learned something by the 3rd page and within 2 days of reading the book I sewed a pvc capelet that looks totally professional. This book is something I would recommend to every person new to sewing and even if you are experienced you may learn a few things.

I'm No Dummy Now

This book is perfect for anyone who's utterly clueless about sewing. It's clear, direct, and simple to follow. It worked for me because I was able to pace myself and start small, for instance, a shirt for my dogs. Now, I feel confident enough to tackle some homedecorating projects.

Excellent for the beginning seamstress

If you can't take a class, educate yourself in the basics with this excellent beginner's guide. I've read lots of sewing guides, but this is the most user-friendly. From selecting patterns and how to read them, picking fabric, sewing machines and basic construction skills, this book has it all. Highly recommend!

Great book for newbies!

I used this book to help me when I decided to sew my daughter's first Halloween costume. My husband and I decided that we wanted her to be an armadillo, but there are no patterns, so I had to get a pattern that was close, and change it to my specifications. I could not have done it without this book. The book taught me all about bias, nap, threading a sewing a machine, and has tips to make the process easier. I wish I could post a picture here to show you how cute the costume ended up. My mother-in-law, a lifelong sewer, couldn't believe that my first project turned out so beautifully. It was all thanks to this book!