A Beginner's Guide to Machine Sewing
by Clementine Collinet
ISBN: 9781844489961
Publisher: Search Press
Publication: 26 March 2014
RRP Price: £12.99
The first thing that strikes me with this book is the fantastic way it is set out.
There are multitudes of pictures so you can see the step-by-step process.
The book is easily laid out so you can learn the techniques and use them
to create beautiful projects.
With 50 lessons and 15 projects it offers fantastic value for money.
The first section takes you through everything you need to know before starting.
Before starting 8
Your sewing machine 10
Preparing the bobbins 12
The ideal sewing box 14
Commonly used terms 17
Sewing simple items 20
All the information is backed up with large easy to see pictures
so at a glance you know what the details are talking about.
From there it's onto the first set of lessons and the project that goes
along with everything you are learning.
I love this format.
It means at each stage you are practising each technique.
There is no better way to learn than doing.
The first lessons cover:
Prepare your work 24
Sewing using a straight stitch 25
Make a corner seam 26
Finish off a seam: reverse stitch or knot 28
Oversewing 30
Cutting 30
Closing up a seam 31
Simple cushion 32
As you can see the pictures are clear at all the stages so you
can see if you are doing it right.
I hate it when books that are teaching you don't have pictures
to help you along.
This isn't a problem with this book!
There are a varied set of projects so you can learn all the many
skills you will need to machine sew.
The next section covers:
Working from a template 36
Sewing shapes 37
Adding a piece of fabric 37
Sewing several layers of fabric 38
Covering a button 40
Sewing a button using your presser foot 41
Closing up a seam by hand using small, invisible stitches 41
Soft toy 42
Each of the projects gives you a varied range of skills
and items to make.
The next sections covers:
Using a zigzag stitch 48
Sewing bias binding in one single seam 49
Bunting 50
I love the variety of the projects and the way in such a short time
you can be making so much for yourself.
As all the different techniques are spilt it also means
that if you are having issues with any sewing you are
doing to can check the book to see if you can resolve the issue.
The next sections covers:
Embroidering a buttonhole 54
Topstitching a pocket 56
Sewing on a flat button 57
Preparing drawstring casing 58
Preparing a tape 60
Sliding a tape or piece of elastic into a drawstring casing 61
Small drawstring bag 62
The lessons are clear and easy to understand.
The step-by-step process helps you to learn them
bit by bit and not feel overwhelmed.
The next section covers:
Sewing frills 66
Following guide marks 67
Frilly flower brooches 68
Sew your own clothes 70
Sewing darts 74
Sewing facings 75
Making a fine tape 76
Hem by machine 77
Simple, strappy top 78
Work with raw edges and seam allowances 82
Make bias binding 83
Sew bias binding 84
Sew on press studs 85
Skirt 86
Sewing a shoulder 90
Inserting a sleeve 91
Making a reversible garment 92
Baby’s reversible kimono 96
Sew accessories 98
Add rickrack braid 102
Attach heading tape 103
Make a flat hem 104
White curtains 106
Stiffening fabric 110
Sewing an appliqué 111
Inserting a zip fastener 112
Cushion with star appliqué 114
Quilting 118
Quilted throw 122
Preparing and sewing simple patchwork 126
A patchwork throw 130
Prepare and sew piping 134
Attaching piping to a cushion 136
Cushion with piping 138
Sew a bag 140
Making a reversible bag 144
Preparing and attaching straps 145
Adding a braid 147
Shoulder bag 148
Embellishing with decorative stitches 152
Removing excess fabric 153
Denim bag 154
Not only do you get all the lessons & projects in the book
you also get 3 full sized patterns.
They come in a handy slot in the back of the book
so you don't loose them.
This is a fantastic book and I have learnt so much from it already.
If you want to learn to use a sewing machine then it's ideal.
If you don't have all the sewing skills you want then this
book is very handy.
There is so much covered and presented in an easy to understand fashion.
I received a copy of the book to review.
However all opinions expressed are my own.
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