Sewing Made Simple: From sewing box to sewing machine: fashion and furnishing techniques explained

Description

Sewing Made Simple is an inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. Filled with clear instructions and clever tips, it demystifies the subject and provides a wealth of know-how that will give you the confidence to make and customise clothes and home furnishings. The first five chapters introduce you to all the tools, equipment and materials you will need for sewing success. The last chapter, Basic Sewing Skills, shows you how its done, with the essential techniques for making almost anything explained in plain and simple terms - from sewing on buttons and stitching darts to applique and piping. Interspersed are 20 gorgeous projects that will help you to consolidate your skills. The projects range from a simple bias-cut skirt and tailored cushion to a more complicated apron and lined tote, and include useful basics such as a curtain, blind, childs dress and customised T-shirt that every reader will want to try.

Tessa Evelegh is a writer and stylist specializing in stitchery of all kinds, crafts, interiors and gardens, with more than 30 titles to her name. These include Window Workshop, Simple Home Style and Sheer Style. Prior to going freelance, she spent eight years at Family Circle magazine, overseeing the dressmaking, interiors and fashion departments. Her work has been published in the Daily Telegraph, Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home and Woman and Home. An enthusiastic dressmaker since the age of five, when she cut her teeth on dolls clothes, she still makes and customizes clothes, home furnishings and upholstery. Tessa lives in South London and has two (almost) grown-up daughters who also love to make their own.

'An inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. A basic fool-proof guide that you will go back to time and again for reference.' 'If you are a beginner or you need to refresh your sewing skills, this book is just what you need...This would make a great gift for someone starting out on their sewing journey' ' An inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. A basic fool-proof guide that you will go back to time and again for reference.' ' For a beginner, this is a fantastic resource... The projects part of the book is well laid out with clear instructions.' ' A neat format with excellent photos and illustrations.' ' Jam-packed with facts and diagrams and detailed instructions... a very lovely looking book' ' Contains all the information you' ll need to get to grips with the fundamentals of sewing' ' If you are a beginner or you need to refresh your sewing skills, this book is just what you need... This would make a great gift for someone starting out on their sewing journey' Your must-have guide to everything needle-and-thread. "Aimed at beginners, the book is filled with clear instructions and clever tips making it an indispensable guide to sewing." * Craft Focus * "If you're starting out on your sewing journey, this fantastic book boasts practical advice and clever tricks to help you achieve professional results." * Sew Magazine *