Description

Over 300 techniques that show you the best way to sew absolutely the whole thing–from clothes to home decor–plus 10 stylish new projects and up to date information on more than 100 tools and 50 fabrics, with a thesaurus of stitching terminology.

Whether you might be sewing clothes for youngsters and adults, making home decor, or doing alterations, master each and every hand-sewing and machine-sewing technique for the whole thing from darts, tucks, and pleats to hems, fasteners, and mending, with close-up photographs and clear instructions to demystify even the trickiest techniques. Make a choice from 15 fresh, stylish projects to practice your skills, explore in-depth coverage of more than 100 tools and 250 techniques, and browse a visual directory of more than 50 fabrics in The Sewing Book–without equal bible for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.