Learn To Sew

Draping—the art of using cotton muslin to create womenswear directly on a dress form—is an essential skill for fashion designers. Through a series of step-by-step projects, designed to develop skills from the most basic to more advanced techniques, this book will guide you in creating both classic and contemporary garments, as well as historical styles and costumes. Draping projects include dresses, bustiers, and jackets, and highlight key fashion garments such as Audrey Hepburn's dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo jacket. Starting with the basics of choosing and preparing the dress form for draping, the book advances through pinning, trimming, and clipping, and creating shape using darts and tucks, to adding volume using pleats and gathers, and handling complex curves. Advanced skills include how to use support elements such as shoulder pads, under layers, and petticoats, and how to handle bias draping. The book culminates with a chapter on improvisational skills. Each skill and technique throughout the book is explained with step-by-step photographs and line drawings that bring the art of creating womenswear in three dimensions to life.

Lauren Guthrie was a very popular finalist in BBC TV's Great British Sewing Bee. Now Lauren wants to show anyone who has been bitten by the sewing bug how beautiful, useful things for your home, for yourself and for family and friends can be only a stitch away. Through a series of step-by-step projects that gradually increase in complexity, Lauren provides structured techniques that allow you to build expertise and confidence - and make some gorgeous projects in the process. The clothes and home wares reflect her own lovely pared-back style, and feature in particular the attention to detail and distinctive touches that she loves to bring to anything she makes, from an unexpected lining to a clever edging. From bags, belts and simple tops to blinds and cushions, each of the projects includes one or more variations to the design, fabric or embellishments, so that, once you have mastered the basic technique, you can create endless, stunning alternatives.

Sewing may be the most rewarding and practical craft of all. With basic skills, even a beginner can make beautiful and useful items, as this clearly illustrated tutorial demonstrates. Assuming no prior knowledge or experience, it covers all the elements of machine and hand sewing, from how to sew a button to basic embroidery techniques. Charming projects put the reader’s growing skills to work right from the start, from the simple Drawstring Bag and Fringed Throw to the more challenging Pompom Slippers and stuffed Toy Dog to fanciful designs such as the all-fabric Flower Necklace and Brooch. With each project, new techniques are introduced, from how to make button loops, patch pockets, and French knots, to the fundamentals of quilting.

School of Sewing allows you to follow in the footsteps of a group of beginners who shared one goal--to learn to use their sewing machines. This book is an engaging, detailed lesson plan designed to guide you along that same journey, whether you are learning alone or as a group. It begins with easy-to-follow instructions for how to use a sewing machine and advice on buying fabric and tools and then progresses through 12 projects--one three-hour lesson a month, perfect for friends to learn together.

Learn how to make your own clothes and other items by sewing. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.

How to Sew for Beginners - A Beginner's Guide to Learn How to Sew Step-By-StepGet the most out of your sewing machine, take your sewing skills to the next level and unlock your creativity with this definitive guide to sewing for beginners! Are you interested in learning how to sew and become good at making your own clothes and fabric pieces, but don't know where to begin? Are you currently struggling with your sewing machine and unhappy with your sewing progress after months of practice? If any of the above scenarios sound like what you're going through, then this book is for you. Features: Parts of the sewing machine that we should know The basic stitches Beginner's sewing guide Sewing patterns Sewing classes and tutorials Sewing fabrics Sewing tools Sewing materials Sewing posts Sewing techniques and lots more.. Get this while offer last

Become an expert at sewing without spending weeks trying to learn how! (Even if you're a complete beginner) Imagine going from an absolute beginner to expert at sewing in just a few days. What if you became so good at sewing that you could make your own clothes, fix pretty much anything, and all of this only took a few days of practice? Multi-time best selling arts & crafts author and influencer, Kitty Moore, presents the ultimate book for all beginners trying to learn how to sew. After years of sewing, Kitty realized that becoming great at sewing (for the 90%] most common uses) could be accomplished in days, NOT weeks, if the right things were learned and practiced from day one. In this book you will get these "hacks" and learn how to completely transform your skill level on a sewing machine. If you want to learn how to sew, but want to learn fast or can't seem to grasp the basics... If you want a new hobby and sewing interests you but you're not sure where to begin... Or if the idea of receiving a full list of sewing instructions and patterns appeals to you... THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! This is my 5th Edition of the book and after months of feedback and editing, my team and I have produced the MOST EFFECTIVE & BEST-SELLING "beginners sewing book" on Amazon! In this book, you will get: Images included with all stages of the learning process, so you can learn faster than ever before A massive list of patterns included in this book that range from beginner to advanced, so you can learn and practice at the same time (this is a proven method to learn a new skill faster) Comprehensive step-by-step instructions for each pattern, so that anyone can follow along (even absolute beginners who have never done any sewing in their life) Kitty's personal email address for unlimited customer support if you have any questions And much, much more... Well, what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of the page!

If you have ever wanted to learn how to hand sew and make your own repairs and alterations then Hand Sewing for Beginners; Learn How to Sew by Hand and Perform Basic Mending and Alterations, by Florence Schultz is the book for you. This book is a complete reference to teach you how to sew by hand. Florence covers what supplies you should have in your sewing kit, the different types of thread and needles, and how to sew basic hand stitches and repairs. Hand Sewing for Beginners is written for anyone who has never picked up a needle and thread. Florence takes you from learning to sew your first stitch to making simple repairs and alterations on your own. Your new sewing skills are not only fun, but will save you money because you will be able to make your own repairs at home. In this comprehensive reference book you will learn the following skills: How to repair a seam How to reinforce a seam How to sew a French seam How to hem a pair of pants How to create gathers How to hem a skirt and dress How to create three types of pleats How to repair a rip in knit and woven fabric How to sew on a flat button and a shanked button How to choose the correct thread and needle for your hand sewing projects How to sew basic hand sewing stitches such as the basting stitch, running, stitch, back stitch, and more... Each lesson includes step by step easy to understand instructions as well as large clear images. Florence's style of teaching is very laid back and friendly. You will feel like you have your very own sewing tutor sitting next to you guiding you through each lesson. This book is written for beginners, but anyone who wants to learn hand sewing techniques will find this book a valuable resource. More experienced readers will appreciate the many finishing techniques Florence has included in this book. Don't miss out on this excellent hand sewing resource. It will be your go-to guide for hand sewing. Get your copy today! Black and White Version** Buy It Now