Ask a question - and Mccall's has the answer. Just about every question that a beginner sewer (or an experienced one!) could ask about sewing is in this book. Ask one and see!
Each chapter (there are fourteen of them) is devoted to one aspect of sewing. We take you step by step through selecting a pattern and adjusting that pattern so that it fits you. Then on to equipment - and most iportant of all, how to use it. Mccall's makes it easy to sew everything to wear, including pants and skirts, jackets and coats. there's even a chapter on tailoring for men!
From Threading the Needle to Basting the Hem, All You Need to Alter and Create Beautiful Clothes, Gifts, and Decorations
Despite the availability of retail fashion, more and more people are turning away from the assembly line toward one-of-a-kind clothing, decorations, and accessories.The Everything Sewing Book provides readers with easy instructions for creating beautiful garments, gifts, and decorations for the home. From selecting the right needle and thread to choosing fabrics, reading patterns, and working with a machine, this uncomplicated book introduces readers to the basics of sewing as they complete increasingly challenging projects that will be cherished for years to come.
For beginning and advanced sewers, this book reveals simple ways to achieve a professional-looking tailored blazer, coat, or jacket. Pati Palmer is the CEO of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing and a designer and consultant for the McCall Pattern Company. She is the coauthor of Sewing with Sergers. Susan Pletsch is the author of Smart Packing for Today’s Traveler. They are the coauthors of Mother Pletsch's Painless Sewing, and they both live in Portland, Oregon.
Sew Decorative: Quick and Easy Home Accents from Sew News
Decorate your living space with warmth and charm! From Sew News the trusted sewing source discover 24 inspiring projects that can be easily adapted to suit any decor. Create everything from cozy pillows, place mats, and pot holders to clever curtains and lampshades.
* Techniques include pleating, gathering, boxing corners, adding trims, using decorative built-in machine stitches, and embroidery by machine * "Home-Sewing Specifications" section provides a sewing glossary plus basic info about French seams, embroidery stitches, and more * Skill levels range from beginner to advanced, providing something for everyone
