Sewing Made Simple is an inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. Filled with clear instructions and clever tips, it demystifies the subject and provides a wealth of know-how that will give you the confidence to make and customise clothes and home furnishings. The first five chapters introduce you to all the tools, equipment and materials you will need for sewing success. ‘The Sewing Box’ explains different threads, needles, pins, scissors and other haberdashery must-haves. ‘The Secrets of Sewing-Machine Success’ guides you around your machine and its accessories, and includes a useful section on troubleshooting. ‘Stitch Craft’ teaches you the essential hand- and machine-stitches – the building blocks of any sewing project. ‘The Paper Pattern’ explains how patterns work and how to use and adapt them for expert dressmaking. ‘Fabric Choices’ reveals how to select the most appropriate fabrics for your project, taking into account colour, pattern, composition and weave. The last chapter, ‘Basic Sewing Skills’, shows you how it’s done, with the essential techniques for making almost anything explained in plain and simple terms – from sewing on buttons and stitching darts to appliqué and piping. Interspersed are 20 gorgeous projects that will help you to consolidate your skills. The projects range from a simple bias-cut skirt and tailored cushion to a more complicated apron and lined tote, and include useful basics such as a curtain, blind, child’s dress and customised T-shirt that every reader will want to try.
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‘An inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill. A basic fool-proof guide that you will go back to time and again for reference.’
(Creativesalvage.com )‘For a beginner, this is a fantastic resource…The projects part of the book is well laid out with clear instructions.’
(Ukhandmade.co.uk )‘A neat format with excellent photos and illustrations.’
(Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk )‘Jam-packed with facts and diagrams and detailed instructions…a very lovely looking book’
(Bugsandfishes.blogspot.co.uk )‘Contains all the information you’ll need to get to grips with the fundamentals of sewing’
(Mrxstitch.com )‘If you are a beginner or you need to refresh your sewing skills, this book is just what you need…This would make a great gift for someone starting out on their sewing journey’
(Sewing World )Your must-have guide to everything needle-and-thread.
(Mollie Makes )About the Author
Tessa Evelegh is a writer and stylist specializing in stitchery of all kinds, crafts, interiors and gardens, with more than 30 titles to her name. These include Window Workshop, Simple Home Style and Sheer Style. Prior to going freelance, she spent eight years at Family Circle magazine, overseeing the dressmaking, interiors and fashion departments. Her work has been published in the Daily Telegraph, Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home and Woman and Home. An enthusiastic dressmaker since the age of five, when she ‘cut her teeth’ on dolls’ clothes, she still makes and customizes clothes, home furnishings and upholstery. Tessa lives in South London and has two (almost) grown-up daughters who also love to ‘make their own’.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By K. Platt
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This book has a lengthy introduction showing ribbons, zips and all the accessories and tools of the trade. It shows the anatomy of a sewing machine, details on stitches, sizing for patterns, fabrics and a lot more. The instructions are easy for anyone to understand, a lot of stitchers will already know the information, so this book is aimed at beginners. The information is presented in a neat format with excellent photos and illustrations. Learn all about sewing basics - seams, curved seams and more. The projects are suitable for any skill level from beginner up. They include a handsome window blind, tote bag using enclosed seams, pyjama trousers, pintuck camisole, girl's sundress, curtains, washbag, cushions, drawstring bag, bolster, customized t-shirt, aprons, evening purse, skirt, tablecloth and napkins and small quilt. Each project features a technique, which is amply explained beforehand. Templates are also included. If you have never quite understood sewing or your projects don't look professionally finished, this is the book for you. This review first appeared on yarnsandfabrics blog.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Mo
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well worth buying.Sraight forward and clear advice.A book that will not go out of fashion and you could pass on to your children/grandchildren.
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Same content, different title
18 Jan 2013
By me
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is nearly identical to Simplicity's Simply the Best Sewing Book. Both are great starter books but I already have this information within a different title. Not sure who copied whom, all I know is my Simplicity book (from the 90's, I think, and spiral bound) only cost $2. You only need a beginner's sewing book once, after that you grow out of it. I'd go with the cheaper book by Simplicity.
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
21 Oct 2012
By Lane
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Format:Hardcover
Awesome quality. Book came in a very timely manner and was in perfect condition. LOVE the book too. Its exactly what i needed to get started on sewing :)
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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... sewing made simple ...
12 Jan 2013
By Ina Braun
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
... great book ... a keeper ... this and that and all things useful ... but then again ... it's for dreaming of making and sewing!
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