Learn the essential skills you need to create garments and textile crafts from scratch!
Welcome to the wide and wonderful world of sewing! You have your sewing machine at the ready—now what? For those DIYers who are ready to dive into garment and textile craft creation, Stitches and Seams teaches...
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Learn the essential skills you need to create garments and textile crafts from scratch!
Welcome to the wide and wonderful world of sewing! You have your sewing machine at the ready—now what? For those DIYers who are ready to dive into garment and textile craft creation, Stitches and Seams teaches you essential skills that every beginner needs to know. Author and acclaimed sewing teacher Valeria Carrandi Macias walks new sewists through everything they need to get started with sewing projects, from necessary tools and gear to essential skills, like inserting a zipper, making a muslin, and how to use patterns. Valeria also offers indispensable information about fabric, measuring for fitting, and designing for your personal style.
Stitches and Seams is the book you’ll need not only to immerse yourself in the nuts and bolts of sewing, but also to get you going on your machine with helpful preparation exercises, practical tips, and detailed instructions for six unisex sewing projects that put your new knowledge into action.
Learn to make:
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- A coaster and table mat set
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- Pajama set with top and shorts
- An errands tote bag to haul your fabric and sewing gear
The journey to making your own wardrobe begins here, with your very first stitches and seams.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01: Why sewing is a great skill to develop
02: Tools
03: Fabric
04: Exercises and tips to start sewing
05: Measuring yourself and easy pattern adjustments
06: Sewing projects
07: Additional Resources
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