Sewing is a brilliant skill that you can use every day. Packed with information and advice, Simplicity's "How to Use a Sewing Machine" is the perfect guide to get you started. Fully illustrated throughout with colourful step-by-step instructions, it includes: choosing and using a sewing machine; basic techniques - stitching, controlling the pace, guiding the fabric; decorative techniques - embroidery, applique, patchwork and quilting; and, glossary of terms. Learning to sew will open up a whole new world. Armed with this reference book, it won't be long before you are repairing old favourites, customizing store-bought items and creating unique items of clothing or soft furnishings.
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The Simplicity Pattern Company is the largest of its kind in the world and over many years has provided customers with easy-to-follow, do-it-yourself projects. Simplicity offer the best and most comprehensive source of sewing information for both new and experienced sewers, as well as for those who are rediscovering the joys of this rewarding craft.
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By Book Scout
Format:Paperback
What a brilliantly practical and well presented book. Perfect for the complete beginner as it guides you through the basic knowledge and techniques like your own personal tutor. The text is clearly written and the accompanying illustrations are very easy to understand. It is part mechanical manual and part technique book.
We are introduced to the different types of machine including uploaders (sergers), and buying the right one for your needs. We are then guided through the mechanics of the machine and how each part works - which is a great help when it comes to troubleshooting. It even tells you how to thread your machine and change needles etc. The different types of fabric and stitches are also explored before moving onto the techniques of sewing.
In this second section we are guided through seams, darts, hems, zips, buttonholes, gathers, tucks, pleats, binding and trimming before finishing off with a look at decorative techniques such as embroidery, applique, patchwork and quilting. The book is aimed at all sewers whether you make garments or sew homestyle projects.
The glossary at the end sums up everything covered in the book for quick reference.
This is a book you can either read cover to cover or dip into when you wish to receive instruction on a particular technique or require a troubleshooting solution. Either way it's a book to treasure.
I can't imagine a more informative, and clearly written book to go with a novice's first sewing machine.
We are introduced to the different types of machine including uploaders (sergers), and buying the right one for your needs. We are then guided through the mechanics of the machine and how each part works - which is a great help when it comes to troubleshooting. It even tells you how to thread your machine and change needles etc. The different types of fabric and stitches are also explored before moving onto the techniques of sewing.
In this second section we are guided through seams, darts, hems, zips, buttonholes, gathers, tucks, pleats, binding and trimming before finishing off with a look at decorative techniques such as embroidery, applique, patchwork and quilting. The book is aimed at all sewers whether you make garments or sew homestyle projects.
The glossary at the end sums up everything covered in the book for quick reference.
This is a book you can either read cover to cover or dip into when you wish to receive instruction on a particular technique or require a troubleshooting solution. Either way it's a book to treasure.
I can't imagine a more informative, and clearly written book to go with a novice's first sewing machine.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Fletcher
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a frequent "home drsssmaker" I found this book very worthwhile because it is so easy to "forget" many of the assets of a modern sewing machine. It is easy to fall into your own routines and ways of getting the job done. A good tool to refer to from time to time.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Rodrigo
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent primer for the novice sewing machinist. The text is clear and well set out with plenty of diagrams. Highly recommended.
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Simplicity How to Use a Sewing Machine
Great book easy to refer to. Some good ideas. Used when teaching my daughters to use their sewing machines. They found it easy to follow
Published 2 months ago by woulfie
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book
great first book for the beginner covers all the basic and more, it really is a good little book
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Published 5 months ago by Eric Haynes
3.0 out of 5 stars
NOT SIMPLE
This is an extensive detailed companion for sewing machinists.But it is a bit too complicated for me, a beginner-too much in it- a bit off-putting.I would have liked more patterns.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. G. M. Stuart
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for the beginner
I bought this book as a present for my friend who I've been teaching to sew. I had a quick glance at it (not wanting it to look read) and it looks to be exactly what I was after. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Wiltshire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
Very pleased with the book, has all the information one needs if you are a beginner or like me just need to jog your memory about the things you used to do and have forgotten, Its... Read more
Published 14 months ago by E. M. M. Cartwright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sewing Machine made easy
A great product that puts a year long course in sewing into one book. Easy to understand and many different things to learn. Also the buyer was fast and their description accurate. Read more
Published 19 months ago by AuldReekieDoll
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's all there
I bought this book for my wife to help with sewing using her new electronic sewing machine. She is very happy with the book and dives in from time to time to check on aspects of... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gavin F
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really really useful book
I got this book as I had an old sewing machine that I was trying to get working and so was particularly interested in the setting up and trouble shooting elements of the book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Katharine D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent service
Excellent service will recommend seller.
The book is perfect for beginners or for those that just need to refresh their knowledge
The book is perfect for beginners or for those that just need to refresh their knowledge
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