Sewing for the Absolute Beginner ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Sewing for the Absolute Beginner

By Caroline Smith

ISBN: 9781782212645

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 03 December 2015

RRP: £12.99

Available direct from Search Press.

   

An invaluable book for anyone who wants

or does sew.

The book takes you through all the skills

and techniques you need to know

and then offers you projects to practice

your new found skills.

Whether you are new to sewing or you

just want to expand your knowledge,

this book offers fantastic value for money.

It's jam packed with so much information.

I love the fact that this book is hard backed

so will last a long time with a lot of wear and tear.

It's spiral bound so it means that you can

keep it easily open at the page you need.

The projects that you are supplied with

to practice your new skills are beautiful,

practical and perfect for your home

or as gifts.

The projects are varied using all the

different techniques.

You learn everything from;

Fabric Know-How

Equipment

Hand Stitches

Sewing Machine Basics

Seams

Hems

Patterns and Scaling

Mitered Corners

Buttons

Loops, Ties & Tabs

Zips

Bias Binding

Bias Strips

Piping

Applique

Using Trims

Quilting Techniques

I only received my first sewing machine

as a Christmas Present this year

and this book has taken the fear out

of using it.

I am learning so much and I love the fact

that I can quickly flick to the technique

I need to learn about and soon find

that the book makes me at ease with it.

Each of the techniques discussed and each

of the projects come with clear and

easy to understand instructions as well

as really easy to follow pictures.

The projects in the book are;

Simple Pillows

Table Runners

Tab-top Curtain

Tablecloths

Bolster Pillow

Duvet Cover

Cube

Roll-up Shade

Children's Tepee

Pocket Storage

Peg Bag

Apron

Nursery Bag

Eyelet Curtains

Duffel Bag

Cafe Curtain

Mini beanbag

Tote Bag

Placemats

Oven Mitts

Beaded Quilted throw

Padded Headboard

Lined Linen Basket

Beach Roll

Dining Chair Cover

This book is fantastic value for money.

I already find it invaluable and keep it on hand

whenever I start a new sewing project.

Available direct from Search Press.

   

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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