Some of us take pride and pleasure in our needlework skills, while others of us have been drawn to sewing crafts but haven't been confident enough to try them. Happily, this book is a gold mine of instruction and inspiration for everyone, whatever your level of skill.
Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing
Provides general instructions for fitting, constructing, tailoring, and finishing women's, men's, and children's clothing and for making curtains and bedcoverings.
Key elements of the book include: A detailed list of the basic equipment you’ll need before getting started sewing. Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project. A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements.
An introduction to over forty crafts, with easy-to-understand instructions providing novices with professional help in creating inventive objects
A definitive encyclopedia of more than 260 different embroidery stitches covers everything from basic techniques to advanced patterns, with information on and instruction in fabrics, needles, threads, how to follow a pattern, and different ...
This comprehensive guide provides all the information you need to knit beautiful items -- whether you're a novice or an advanced knitter. With clear instructions and detailed illustrations, this complete...
Here is the ultimate reference for all styles of artistic hand stitching! No matter what design style you favor, this book gives you the tools to express yourself with needle and thread.
Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Indoor Plants
Patchwork has a long tradition, but contemporary quilting offers new techniques and products to enable you to express yourself in more creative and exciting ways This book introduces you to the fabrics and tools needed to try your hand.
The New Vogue Sewing Book