| Sewing: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Stitching by Hand and Machine Contributor(s): Gerlings, Charlotte (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565236823 ISBN-13: 9781565236820 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing |
| Dewey: 646 |
| LCCN: 2011024131 |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 8.85" W x 10.97" (0.42 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sewing is a timeless craft that is easy to learn - whether you're learning for practical reasons so you can mend and repair clothing or for creative reasons so you can create your own designs from scratch. Written for the absolute beginner, as well as those looking for a refresher course, Sewing includes three projects with straightforward instructions, as well as a step-by-step illustrated guide on threading a needle, reading a pattern, basic stitches, cutting and shaping fabric, and machine sewing with confidence. Included are sections on choosing the right equipment, a glossary of terms and abbreviations, and how to take care of your homemade products. Sewing will provide you with skills that will last a lifetime. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gerlings, Charlotte: - Charlotte Gerlings is an expert in several art mediums, including needlecraft and fabric arts. She graduated in Publishing from Oxford Polytechnic (now Oxford Brookes University) and since then has worked as a book designer, writer and editor. She lives in South West London and is currently studying at Wimbledon School of Art for her MA in Fine Art. She is the author of several books, including Sewing, Patchwork, Cross Stitch, Knitting & Crochet, and 100 Great Artists. |