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Not Your Grandma's Sewing Guide (Clean as Heck)
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ISBN10: 1728617634
ISBN13: 9781728617633
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 10 2018
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.29 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781728617633
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 10 2018
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.29 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Learn the how, where, when, and 'What the heck?!' of sewing basic garments. This is not sewing like grandma used to do. Grab a bottle of wine and get ready to cut corners and (softly) curse your way through this beginner's guide to stitchery.You'll find the basics of using a sewing machine, insight into patterns and pattern-making, and all of the easiest odds and ends to include in your own garment creations. This guide provides concise, illustrated step-by-step instructions to help you conquer your creativity without the Xanax and crying in the corner. Time-saving tips and where to skip the fuss make this a great guide for people with a wide range of fracks to give.A few topics covered include: - Tools to get your bum in gear - Basic stitches, seams, and hems - Tips on purchasing fabric - The lazy man's road to zippers, buttons, pleats, pockets, darts, and more - Pattern examples and instructions for all basic garments (tops, shorts, dresses, etc) Pop the cork and let's go.
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