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First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn by Doing - Step-By-Step Basics and Easy Projects
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Series: First Time, Book 1
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ISBN10: 1589238044
ISBN13: 9781589238046
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Published: Jun 1 2014
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.50 Depth: 10.90
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781589238046
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Published: Jun 1 2014
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.50 Depth: 10.90
Language: English
Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time. These simple projects will introduce essential sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and how to use a pattern:
- Rectangular tablecloth
- Knife-edge pillows
- Zipper closures
- Baby blanket
- Elastic-waist skirts
- Elastic-waist pants
- T-shirts
- Apron with pockets
- Unlined jackets
With First Time Sewing, you will soon be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence.
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