Singer New Sewing Essentials

Description

Sewing Essentials, first published in 1984, has long been recognized as the one book every sewing enthusiast should own. This popular book has been updated, making it even more appealing for today's sewers.

Clearly written instructions and more than 450 full-color photographs lead you step-by-step through all common sewing techniques. It's like having your own personal sewing instructor right beside you. Get professional guidance on all of these topics:

• Sewing equipment and tools
• Using patterns
• Selecting and preparing fabrics
• All kinds of seams and seam finishes
• Darts, gathers, hems, zippers and buttonholes
• Facings, cuffs, collars and waistbands

Whether you are just learning to sew or have sewn for years, you'll find this book to be a valuable reference. Singer New Sewing Essentials, Updated and Revised Edition is your guide to sewing success.

The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise.How To Use This Book

equipment
The Sewing Machine
Creating the Perfect Stitch
Machine Accessories for Special Tasks
Essential Equipment
Hand-Sewing Equipment
Marking Tools
Measuring Tools
Cutting Tools
Pressing Tools 20
Special Equipment
 
getting started
The Pattern
The Pattern Envelope
Inside the Pattern
The Pattern Pieces
Adjusting the Pattern Length
Fabric Essentials
Easy-to-Sew Fabrics
Handling Special Fabrics
Interfacing
Notions
Layout, Cutting, and Marking
Understanding Grain
Preparing the Fabric
Laying Out the Pattern
Laying Out Plaids and Stripes
Placement Tips
Laying Out Directional Fabrics
Cutting Tips
Marking Tips
 
sewing techniques
Hand Stitching
Machine-Stitching Tips
Seams
Seam Finishes
Bound Seam Finishes
Encased Seams
Topstitched Seams
Eased Seams
Curved Seams
Stretch Seams
Building in Shape
Darts, Gathers, Pleats, and Tucks
Darts
Gathers
Gathering with Elastic
Pleats and Tucks
Outer Edges
Facings
Waistbands
Hems
Easy Edges
Lining
Closures
Choosing the Method
Hooks and Eyes
Buttonholes
Machine-made Buttonholes
Buttons
Snaps
Zippers
 
Index

Additional information

Dimensions	0.5 × 8.5 × 11 in
Series	Singer
Imprint	Quarry Books
Format	General Trade
ISBN-13	09781589234321
ISBN-10	1589234324
Audience	General / adult
Subjects	interfacing, seam rippers, marking tools, tracing wheel, puckered stitches, measuring tools, ruler, measuring tape, seam gauge, tailor's chalk, marking pencils, pressing tools, pattern marking, clippers, sleeves, thread types, buttons, button holes, zippers, darts, gathers, elastic, pleats, necklines, waitbands, fabric essentials, shape, technique, how to handle, sewing, pattern, cutting, collars, scissors, hems, pins, needles, instruction book, photos, special fabrics, material grain, preparing fabric, laying out patterns, plaids and stripes, marking, hand stitching, machine stitching, seams, edges, closures