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Sewing for Dummies

For Dummies (Home & Garden) Edition 2
by Maresh, Janice Saunders
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    Do you love to sew?or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There?s nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tool...
 
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Do you love to sew?or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There?s nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools and then sharing it with your family and friends. Plus, learning to sew will save you money too! Before long, you?ll be stitching your own hems, repairing split seams, sewing on buttons, and much, much more.

Sewing For Dummies is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you?re a stone-cold beginner, you?ll find everything you need to know to sew beginning-level projects?and the book doesn?t assume that you?ve ever even picked up a needle and thread before. If you?ve had some experience with sewing, you?ll find tips and tricks that it took author Janice Saunders Maresh, a nationally known sewing and serging instructor, years to pick up! You?ll discover how to:

  • Master hand and machine stitches
  • Read a sewing pattern
  • Hem a variety of fabrics
  • Negotiate sleeves and pockets
  • Install zippers, buttons, and other fasteners
  • Shape garments with tucks and pleats
  • Adjust projects for better fit and function

This updated edition features a fresh 8-page color insert of all the new home decorating projects, including new patterns and instructions for a traditional living room with slipcovered couches and throws; a French country dining room with drapes and slipcovered chairs; and a bedroom with shams, duvets, dustruffles, and window treatments, as well as:

  • a bathroom with a shower curtain and towels
  • hip and funky tote bags
  • the perfect little black dress

Complete with lists of quick fix-it tools, sewing fundamentals, and sewing resources, Sewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is the fun and easy way® to get the basics and stitch up a storm in no time!

Author:
Maresh, Janice Saunders
ISBN:
9780764568473
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
388
Publish Date:
08/11/2004
Publisher:
For Dummies
Language:
English
Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.

 

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.7

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Sewing For Dummies

p4overstock from mid North Carolina, Mar 18, 2009

This is an easy to read and understand book for anyone who sews. I have sewed for years and still learned new things. I gave one to my daughter to start her sewing and it is basic without being insulting. Buy this book for yourself or a friend.

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Good for beginners

TiffanyTheGreat from Salt Lake City, Ut, Jul 25, 2008

I'm still browsing this book, but so far it has been pretty helpful. I wish I'd had it when I was trying to sew a collar.

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Sewing for dummies

momofloxahatchee from loxahathee, florida, Sep 28, 2007

excellent information. I will use the information for a long time to come. exellent value.

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You must have this book

Janett from Safety Harbor, FL, May 18, 2007

  • Information Value:5 out of 5
  • Entertainment Value:5 out of 5
  • Value:5 out of 5

Whether you are just beginning to sew or are an expert, you will find tons of helpful information. Written in an easy to understand manner without overexplaining. If you think you know everything about sewing, this book will prove you wrong. And if you know nothing about sewing, this book is like a bible. Get it and read the whole thing before your next sewing project.

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   Rating: 4.60 out of 5.00
   Would recommend?: Yes 5 out of 5
 

 

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