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A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine: A Complete Step-by-Step Course

A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine: A Complete Step-by-Step Course

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A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine is a comprehensive sewing course for first-timers, covering essential sewing kit, fabrics, and paper patterns. It includes 12 workshops and step-by-step projects, teaching hand-sewing techniques, dressmaking skills, and more. Techniques include embroidery, patchwork, quilting, and dressmaking, with helpful tips and shortcuts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Publisher: CICO Books


A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine is a comprehensive sewing course designed specifically for beginners. It begins by guiding you on the essential sewing kit you'll need to purchase, explaining the types of fabrics suitable for different projects, and demonstrating how to use paper patterns effectively. The second part of the book consists of a structured course of 12 workshops, each building upon the previous skills learned. These workshops cover a range of hand-sewing techniques, from basic stitches to more advanced dressmaking techniques. At the end of each workshop, there is a step-by-step project that allows you to apply the skills you've acquired and reinforce your progress. The projects showcased in this book range from simple hand-embroidered cushions to a lined throw, from a shirred sundress to an organdie pleated skirt. Techniques covered include embroidery, patchwork, quilting, dressmaking, and curtain-making, with helpful tips and shortcuts scattered throughout the book to aid you in becoming a skilled sewing expert. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience in sewing, this guide will provide you with the foundations and techniques necessary to embark on your sewing journey with confidence and success.

Weight: 848g
Dimension: 208 x 275 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800650930

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