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The complete manual of sewing : 120 visual lessons for beginners.
"Become a proficient sewist today. Gather up thread, fabric, a needle, or a sewing machine, and you are ready to take your first steps in sewing! Designed for beginner sewists and those who already have the basics, this book offers you the essential knowledge for using those fabrics that have been waiting for the perfect project. Have doubts about a part of your sewing machine? Have questions about the quality of your fabric? Are you confused about the best seam to use? Refer to this manual and get started with confidence! - This visual guide will teach you how to sew by hand or machine with 120 comprehensive lessons - Provides the basics and beyond, from supplies and first steps to sewing collars, sleeves, pockets, and more- Includes tips and tricks to solve pesky sewing issues - Sew confidently with this thorough guide for beginner and advanced sewists alike!"--Publisher marketing.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781644032916
- ISBN: 1644032910
- Physical Description: 190 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Lafayette, CA : Stashbooks, an imprint of C&T Publishing, Inc., 2022.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of : Le manuel complet de la couture facile. Includes index. "This edition of "Le manuel complet de la couture facile" first published in France by Editions Marie Claire in 2020 is published by arrangement with Marie Claire."--Page [191] |
| Language Note: | Text in English ; translated from the French. |
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| Subject: | Sewing > Amateurs' manuals. Sewing > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. Self-instructional works. |
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- 11 of 11 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | 646.2 COMPLETE 2023 (Text) | 0001012505905 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
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The Complete Manual of Sewing : 120 Visual Lessons for Beginners
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Table of Contents
The Complete Manual of Sewing : 120 Visual Lessons for Beginners
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Equipped | 4 | |
| Organizing Your Work Space | 6 | |
| Getting the Right Equipment | 8 | |
| Measuring Tools | 9 | |
| Marking Tools | 10 | |
| Cutting Tools | 11 | |
| Sewing Notions | 13 | |
| Needles | 13 | |
| Pins | 14 | |
| Threads | 14 | |
| Closures | 16 | |
| Sewing Accessories | 18 | |
| Reinforcing the Fabric | 20 | |
| Ironing tools | 22 | |
| About Fabrics | 24 | |
| Types of Fabrics | 25 | |
| The Way of The Fabric | 27 | |
| Which Fabrics for Which Projects? | 28 | |
| Choosing Your Fabric | 40 | |
| Patterns | 43 | |
| About the Sewing Machine | 44 | |
| How to Choose | 45 | |
| How It Works | 47 | |
| The Different Equipment | 49 | |
| Techniques: From the First Stitch to the Last Button | 54 | |
| The First Steps in Sewing | 56 | |
| Getting Ready to Sew | 56 | |
| Determining Your Size | 56 | |
| Preparing the Fabric | 53 | |
| Copying a Pattern | 58 | |
| Some Modifications | 60 | |
| Mixing Sizes | 61 | |
| Moving a Chest Dart | 61 | |
| Tracing the Pattern on Fabric | 62 | |
| Special Cases | 64 | |
| Sewing a Muslin | 55 | |
| Cutting | 66 | |
| Assembling | 66 | |
| The First Stitches | 69 | |
| Hand Stitching | 69 | |
| Threading a Needle | 69 | |
| The Straight Stitch | 70 | |
| The Backstitch and the Lockstitch | 71 | |
| The Slip Stitch | 72 | |
| Cross-Stitch | 73 | |
| Some Extra Stitches | 74 | |
| The Basting or Tacking Stitch | 74 | |
| The Overlook Stitch | 74 | |
| The Overcast Stitch | 74 | |
| The Buttonhole Stitch | 75 | |
| The Hem Stitch | 75 | |
| The Stocking Stitch | 75 | |
| Satin Stitch | 75 | |
| Machine Stitching | 76 | |
| The Different Stitches | 76 | |
| The Straight Stitch | 76 | |
| The Zigzag Stitch | 76 | |
| The Tight Zigzag Stitch | 76 | |
| The Zigzag Stitch (Overcasting) | 76 | |
| Overedge Zigzag Stitch (Quilting) | 77 | |
| The Buttonhole Stitch | 77 | |
| The Hem Stitch | 77 | |
| Triple Straight or Zigzag Stitches | 77 | |
| The Overlook or Overedge Stitch | 77 | |
| Starting a Seam | 78 | |
| Making the First Scam by Hand | 78 | |
| Making the First Seam by Machine | 79 | |
| Sewing Straight | 80 | |
| Sewing Several Layers of Fabric | 80 | |
| Sewing Comers | 81 | |
| Sewing Curves | 82 | |
| Stopping 3 Seam | 83 | |
| By Hand | 83 | |
| By Machine | 83 | |
| Finishing a Seam | 84 | |
| Overcasting | 84 | |
| Notching | 84 | |
| Pressing Seams | 84 | |
| The Different Finishes | 85 | |
| Making a Closing Seam | 85 | |
| Topstitching | 86 | |
| The Bias | 87 | |
| French Seams | 92 | |
| Folded Seams | 94 | |
| Piped Seams | 95 | |
| Collars | 97 | |
| Sewing a Neckline Insert | 97 | |
| Sewing a Simple Collar without a Collar Stand | 98 | |
| Sewing a Round Collar with a Cutout | 99 | |
| Sewing a Crew Neck | 100 | |
| Sewing a Funnel Neck | 101 | |
| Sewing a Collar with Braid or Piping | 102 | |
| Applying Hidden Bias to a Neckline | 103 | |
| Sewing a Collar with a Collar Stand | 104 | |
| Sleeves | 106 | |
| Attaching a Shoulder | 106 | |
| Sewing a Flat Sleeve | 106 | |
| Sewing a Gathered Sleeve | 107 | |
| Sewing Raglan Sleeves | 108 | |
| Creating Puffed Sleeves | 109 | |
| Making Straps with Bias Binding | 110 | |
| Pockets | 111 | |
| Sewing a Patch Pocket | 111 | |
| Sewing a Round Patch Pocket | 113 | |
| Sewing a Patch Pocket And Flap | 114 | |
| Sewing an Elastic Pocket | 116 | |
| Sewing an Italian Pocket | 118 | |
| Sewing a Zippered Pocket | 119 | |
| Waistbands | 120 | |
| Mounting a Skirt on an Elastic Waistband | 120 | |
| Sewing an Elastic Waistband onto a Skirt | 121 | |
| Sewing a Waistband with a Zipper | 122 | |
| Sewing a Waistband | 123 | |
| Giving a Fabric Shape and Form | 124 | |
| Sewing a Yoke | 124 | |
| Darts | 125 | |
| Pleats | 131 | |
| Gathers | 137 | |
| Hemming and Finishing | 139 | |
| The Flat Hem by Hand | 139 | |
| The Flat Hem by Machine | 140 | |
| The Rolled Hem | 140 | |
| Hem Corners | 141 | |
| Elastic Cuffs | 142 | |
| Stitching Elastic into the Bottom of a Bloomer | 143 | |
| Blouse Cuffs | 144 | |
| Making and Applying Ribbing | 146 | |
| Closures and Fasteners | 147 | |
| Buttons | 147 | |
| Buttonholes | 149 | |
| Snaps | 152 | |
| Hooks / Hook-and-Loop Tape / Frog Closures | 152 | |
| Zippers | 153 | |
| Eyelets | 162 | |
| Magnets | 163 | |
| Clasps | 165 | |
| Purse Buckles | 166 | |
| Bindings | 167 | |
| Straps | 168 | |
| Decorations | 169 | |
| Rickrack Braid | 169 | |
| Appliqué | 170 | |
| Pom-Pom Trim | 171 | |
| Handles | 172 | |
| Sewing a Handle into the Body of the Bag | 172 | |
| Making a Handle | 173 | |
| Sewing a Handle | 174 | |
| Making a Loop Handle | 175 | |
| Tips & Tricks | 176 | |
| Problems with Threading the Sewing Machine | 176 | |
| Problems when Sewing | 178 | |
| Tips | 181 | |
| Glossary | 182 | |
| Index | 188 |
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