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Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing
The essential one-stop sewing machine reference with hundreds of photos and diagrams, covering everything from fundamentals to advanced techniques.
Discover the mysteries of your sewing machine! Learn ways to get the most out of your machine and attachments, the best tools to use, and how to sew with a variety of fabrics. Then dive into sewing techniques for beautiful garments and stunning home décor designs: Learn how to make and finish seams; lay out, cut, and mark patterns; sew bias strips; and make pillows, cushions, and piping.
Get tips and techniques for serger sewing, and discover how to create serger seams and finishes. Tackle first-time sewing projects with confidence, and refresh your memory on favorite techniques. Boost your wardrobe by altering store-bought patterns for a perfect custom fit. Refresh your tabletop with gorgeous tablecloths, placemats, and napkins, and create impressive bed and bath accessories.
Ready to build your sewing skills and achieve professional results? You’ll learn how to:
• Operate your sewing machine or serger like a pro
• Customize clothing with buttons, pockets, collars, and more
• Make buttonholes with ease
• Create seam finishes, make closures, and attach zippers
• Sew your own activewear
• Make slipcovers, pillowcases, and duvet covers, and more
Packed with so much information, this valuable resource offers a lifetime of sewing success for all skill levels. Start your sewing journey today and see what amazing things you can create!
Discover the mysteries of your sewing machine! Learn ways to get the most out of your machine and attachments, the best tools to use, and how to sew with a variety of fabrics. Then dive into sewing techniques for beautiful garments and stunning home décor designs: Learn how to make and finish seams; lay out, cut, and mark patterns; sew bias strips; and make pillows, cushions, and piping.
Get tips and techniques for serger sewing, and discover how to create serger seams and finishes. Tackle first-time sewing projects with confidence, and refresh your memory on favorite techniques. Boost your wardrobe by altering store-bought patterns for a perfect custom fit. Refresh your tabletop with gorgeous tablecloths, placemats, and napkins, and create impressive bed and bath accessories.
Ready to build your sewing skills and achieve professional results? You’ll learn how to:
• Operate your sewing machine or serger like a pro
• Customize clothing with buttons, pockets, collars, and more
• Make buttonholes with ease
• Create seam finishes, make closures, and attach zippers
• Sew your own activewear
• Make slipcovers, pillowcases, and duvet covers, and more
Packed with so much information, this valuable resource offers a lifetime of sewing success for all skill levels. Start your sewing journey today and see what amazing things you can create!
- GenresSewingNonfictionCrafts
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2017
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February 23, 2021
Too much home decoration
Expected more information about sewing. One third of the book is about pillows etc. For somebody who is begginer in sewing quite ok book.
Expected more information about sewing. One third of the book is about pillows etc. For somebody who is begginer in sewing quite ok book.
August 11, 2025
Lots of great photos of different sewing skills.
Especially helpful for the full-color photos of fabric kinds and the descriptions of them!
Especially helpful for the full-color photos of fabric kinds and the descriptions of them!
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May 16, 2020helpfull, and well written
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