Owner's Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers, and Knitting Machines


Book Description

Shows how these machines work, explains how to select, care for, and use them, and tells how to do troubleshooting when they malfunction




A Step-by-step Guide to Your New Home Sewing Machine


Book Description

-- Clear step-by-step Illustrations -- Lesson-based projects -- Utilizes best stitches and presser feet for each machine -- Teaches beginners how to use their machine -- Assists advanced sewers in learning more about the capabilities of their machine




A Step-by-step Guide to Your Sewing Machine


Book Description

-- Clear step-by-step Illustrations -- Lesson-based projects -- Utilizes best stitches and presser feet for each machine -- Teaches beginners how to use their machine -- Assists advanced sewers in learning more about the capabilities of their machine




Sew U


Book Description

Stitch N' Bitch for sewers complete with 3 full Simplicity patterns from downtown fashion darling Wendy Mullin.




Know Your Serger


Book Description

Two of the foremost experts in serging explain basic serging techniques and explore using the serger as an artistic instrument to design with edges, lace, seams, zippers, gathering, and applique. Colorful illustrations complement the quick-and-easy projects.




The Banner Book


Book Description

Everywhere you go, homes display colorful, lively banners for holidays, seasons and special occasions. Now you can design your own banners or adapt one from this step-by-step guide. Instructions are easy to follow with simple patterns and helpful drawings.




Make it Your Own


Book Description

The authors show that you don't have to be a pattern maker to create one-of-a-kind designs. They show how to start with a basic pattern and add designer details, such as lacy overlays, custom collars, novelty necklines, and more. The book explains the design process, and inspiring fashion illustrations and short exercises spark individual creativity. Express your personality through clothing you have "made your own".




Terrific Textures


Book Description

Texturizing fabric is sewing at its best-fun, artistic, and easy. Instead of settling for drab, unadorned clothes and crafts, sewers can now add ribbons, buttons, layers of fabric, and other dimensional features with minimal time and effort.







Serged Garments in Minutes


Book Description

Demonstrates easy and fast ways to integrate serged construction into just about any garment, provides instructions for converting patterns, and shows new serged garment construction techniques.