First Time Sewing - by Editors of Creative Publishing International (Paperback)

About the Book

Learning to sew can be a challenge, but the experts at Creative Publishing guide you from your first nervous stitches to confident sewing. Each project in the book will introduce you to new concepts and skills.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"By the time you reach the simple project section, which includes instructions for making a simple apron, baby blanket or T-shirt, you'll be confident in your new stitching skills." - Sew News

About the Author

The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise.