Book Description

A quick guide to creating fancy stitches and special effectsùon any type of sewing machine. SINGER Simple Decorative Machine Stitching is a new book in the SINGER Simple series. This ôat your fingertipsö guide present dozens of techniques that creative stitchers -- of garments and home decor -- will refer to again and again. Inside is an indexed collection of decorative hand and machine stitches and specialty techniques, including beading, silk ribbon work, applique, and more. Clear, concise, colored line drawings illustrate the pages. The book is designed for readers working on any type of sewing machine. Although it provides an overview of the many types of software, specialty machines, and computer applications available for decorative stitching, this book presents techniques that succeed with even the most basic sewing machine. Bold page headings and color-tabbed pages help readers find information fast. Clear, concise chartsùof hand and machine techniques, specialty threads, must-have accessories, and computer-based optionsùmake it quick and easy to decide just which special touches to add to a project, and how. With all-new text and colorful, concise line drawings, SINGER delivers the same reliable information itÆs long been known for -- in a handy format and style that will appeal to the modern sewer. The sturdy, spiral-bound, stand-up format makes it easy to refer to machine-side and durable enough to withstand constant use. About the SINGER books: With all-new text and colorful, concise line drawings, SINGER delivers the same reliable information itÆs long been known forùin a handy format and style that will appeal to the modern sewer. The SINGER Simple sewing series is an easy-reference collection of basic techniques, tips, and trade secrets for nearly every sewing situation. Every color-coded page of these at-a-glance handbooks prepares readers for success, whether by teaching a new essential technique or helping them with decisions while working at the machine. Other books in the series include SINGER Simple Sewing Guide, SINGER Simple Home Decor Handbook, SINGER Simple Mending & Repair.