Breaks down sewing into 101 easy-to-grasp tips. Tack, darn, and hem your way to sewing success with this fantastic pocket-sized guide. 101 nuggets of practical information take you stitch-by-stitch toward a broad understanding of the basics of sewing.

Now in PDF, a pocket-sized guide offering bite-size information at a great price, 101 Essential Tips makes learning quick and easy, offering speedy answers to key questions. 101 Essential Tips: Sewing explains everything you need to know to get sewing, from threading a needle and mastering basic hand stitches, this book takes you step-by-step through techniques so you can make a dart, confidently follow a pattern, repair cloths and make simple items. Plus quick answers to questions on sewing kit, threads and fabrics. Summarizing the essential tips needed for sewing, this guide is perfect for the absolute beginner, giving fully illustrated top tips that can be grasped in an instant.

Introduces common sewing terms and techniques through easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials.

Provides tips on organizing and storing fabric, the art of copying, and designer tips and techniques.

Sewing 101, now in paperback, is a complete entry-level sewing course taught through 20 step-by-step projects for garments and home décor. Have you always wanted to try sewing but aren’t sure where to begin? Sewing 101 teaches you everything you need to know for successful machine sewing. Sewing Basics gives you a firm foundation for learning to sew, offering essential guidance for your sewing machine, fabrics, patterns, and supplies. The Projects are arranged progressively, from simple garments like T-shirts, skirts, and aprons, to more challenging home décor items such as a blankets, tablecloths, and Roman shades. Each project introduces and explores new sewing skills in depth. Variations will inspire you to create your own designs. Beginners will also find the accompanying online videos that present the techniques in action an invaluable resource. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that present projects supported with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.

Breaks down crochet into 101 easy-to-grasp tips. From choosing yarn to making your first slip knot, this title takes you step by step through stitches and techniques so you can master crochet patterns and enjoy making a phone cover, a friendship bracelet, or even a baby's hat. With clear explanations of crochet charts and abbreviations, it has everything you need to get the best results.

This is the only needlecraft bible that covers everything you need to know The Needlecraft Book has more than 450 step-by-steps that demonstrate the key techniques of knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, patchwork, appliqu�, and quilting with detailed photography and plenty of instructions. It demonstrates how to use the latest equipment and craft material and demystifies the terminology of needlecraft and patterns; as well as giving readers the confidence to master basic skills and progress to more challenging techniques. Tapping into the ever growing crafting trend, and packed with handy �galleries� of more than 160 popular stitches and patterns, The Needlecraft Book is perfect for every budding crafter.

The fashionable Finnish sewing duo are back with a second book that shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe - complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, Scandi sisters Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. Using the five essential building blocks, choose, customize and adapt the designs in this book to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure. Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Building the Pattern offers expert advice on how to achieve the perfect fit, alter the designs and add your own personal twist. Discover how to create clothes with care, build your sewing repertoire and embrace the slow fashion movement. Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK sizes 8 to 22 (US size 2 to 18 / 34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself and technical sewing tips to sew for your shape.

Custom-tailored for girls of all ages who've wondered what velvet ribbon, faux fur, lace trim, and silk brocade is for. Includes many color photos and drawings as well as step-by-step instructions which show how even the frumpiest grandpa cardigan can be made glamorous. There are also directions for creating handbags, tiaras, hair clips, and simple skirts and dresses. Best of all, the spiral binding ensures that the book won't snap shut mid-project. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR