Essential Sewing Reference Tool

All you need to get sewing: supplies, stitches, sizing charts, over 300 photos, and much more. This comprehensive reference is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start). Organized for easy readability and usage, it covers everything you need to know whether you’re making a home decoration, piece of clothing, or an accessory. Contents include: an extensive overview on tools and materials step-by-step instructions on various seams and finishes information on zipper installation size conversion charts over 300 how-to photographs, and more “Beginners will be able to follow Crim’s step-by-step lessons, and experienced sewists will appreciate the quick refreshers on less-common techniques.”—Library Journal

New from sewing expert Nancy Zieman comes an essential reference guide for anyone who sews. Both beginner and advanced sewers will appreciate the convenient information and easy-reference charts--all accompanied by color diagrams and photos. Plus, readers will love Nancy's special hints and tips in her popular "Notes from Nancy". This valuable guide will invariably become a sewer's best friend.

Easily solve a multitude of sewing machine problems with this handy guide. Kick tension problems to the curb and say goodbye to presser foot problems! This pocket-size guide helps you troubleshoot your sewing machine on the go. A comprehensive chart of common issues will help you quickly diagnose the issue at hand and find the remedy to get your stress levels back to zero. Master needle nicks, tricky threaders, and baffling buttonholes once and for all! This portable guide is perfect to take along to retreats and classes so readers can quickly get their machines back up and running. All the information you need to resolve common issues for stress-free sewing Quickly find the facts with a troubleshooting chart for sewers and quilters Solve tension and presser foot problems, mastering buttonholes, needles, threaders, automatic thread cutters, and more

Get ready to meet your new favorite work-space companion. Serge confidently with simplified, easy-to-find information to thread your serger, choose and use serger stitches, serge different fabric types, and more.

Learn everything you need to know about every kind of notion, how to use them properly, and how to care for and store them! From understanding the difference between permanent and wash-away adhesives, what size rotary cutter you need, the proper way to store scissors, and so much more, this guide is perfect for keeping with all of your craft supplies and taking with you to the store when deciding which notion you need next.

Presents an introduction to basic sewing techniques, covering such topics as fabric, patterns, seams, cutting, hems, and surface embellishment.

From "applique" to "zippers" and everything in between! Tasia St. Germaine of Sewaholic shares 101 of the most essential sewing terms and techniques. Presented in an easy-to-use format, this alphabetical reference gives more than just definitions: photographed step-by-step tutorials will guide you through each technique, showing you in detail how to apply the technique to your own projects. No matter what stage you're on in your sewing journey, The Sewtionary is here to help. Features: • 101 common sewing terms and techniques, listed alphabetically for easy reference • Ideas, variations and suggestions to take your sewing to the next level • Real life examples to help you master techniques

A sewing machine pro shares expert tips on choosing, using, maintaining, and troubleshooting—packed with photos! From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems. With this book from Bernie Tobisch—who has decades of experience as a technician, dealer, and teacher—you can learn what questions to ask when buying a new sewing machine, what sewing machine foot to use for different projects, what regular maintenance you need to perform, and more. Perfect for sewists and quilters of all levels, this friendly approach to learning about and troubleshooting YOUR sewing machine gives you the tools you need to sew and quilt with less frustration and better results.