Complete Book of Sewing Techniques by Wendy Gardiner
For Great-Great Grandma, sewing clothing for the family was a necessity. In today's ready-to-wear society, it's a creative and rewarding personal choice. Packed full of information on basic sewing techniques, this book provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers as well as a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills. Learning how to sew has never been simpler, with step-by-step photographs and friendly advice from internationally accredited sewing expert Wendy Gardiner. Along with clear instructions on everything from making seams, hems, sleeves, and collars to attaching linings and zippers, Wendy includes comprehensive information on fabrics, threads, needles and other equipment. Her clear directions ensure that even beginners will get great results. With the techniques you learn in The Complete Book of Sewing you'll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence.Inside The Complete Book of SewingBeautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide to all aspects of sewing, from dressmaking to soft furnishings.Covers sewing techniques from hand stitching and hemming to making collars and sleeves, adding darts for shaping, and inserting zips and buttonholes.Includes comprehensive information on fabrics, threads, needles and other equipment.Step-by-step photographs and color illustrations.Perfect for beginning sewers with no previous experience.
This book is great for a beginner, or someone who needs a refresher for on sewing! Instructions are clear, pictures are easy to look at, very nice— K-State Library
This book has a wealth of information for anyone wanting to learn about sewing or the sewer who needs a refresher. — DOD FMWR Libraries
Gardiner, editor of Vogue Patterns, organizes the basics of sewing techniques into a photo-heavy encyclopedia (minus the thumb indexes) for beginner sewers and experts alike. —Publisher's Weekly
Wendy includes useful information of fabrics, threads, needles and other equipment. Her clear directions and the helpful pictures will help you in your sewing adventure! —Tea Rose Home
This book has a wealth of information for anyone wanting to learn about sewing or the sewer who needs a refresher. — DOD FMWR Libraries
Gardiner, editor of Vogue Patterns, organizes the basics of sewing techniques into a photo-heavy encyclopedia (minus the thumb indexes) for beginner sewers and experts alike. —Publisher's Weekly
Wendy includes useful information of fabrics, threads, needles and other equipment. Her clear directions and the helpful pictures will help you in your sewing adventure! —Tea Rose Home
Wendy Gardiner is an internationally accredited sewing machine expert who has been editor of leading sewing magazines, Vogue Patterns, Sewing World and Sew Hip. She has produced major books and DVDs on sewing, which she passionately promotes as a fun, affordable hobby. Wendy also runs creative sewing weekends and is a regular guest presenter on shopping channels Ideal World and Create & Craft TV.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781620082362 |
| ISBN 10 | 1620082365 |
| Title | Complete Book of Sewing Techniques |
| Author | Wendy Gardiner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Companion House |
| Year published | 2017-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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