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This is a practical sewing manual that will show readers why their machine is doing 'crazy' things, how to fix these problems, and how to make their new-found knowledge work to their advantage. Readers will learn not only how to take advantage of situations that have caused them frustration, but also how to take their basic sewing skills a step further to take advantage of all their machine can do. Section 1 shows readers how things are supposed to work and why, and Section 2 helps readers master new skills with over 40 step techniques for everything from pin tucks to blind hems to smocking. With clear explanations, instructions and expert tips and advice, this will become a go-to reference for sewers of every skill level and with any brand of sewing machine.
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Charlene Phillips owns and operations The Sew Box where she sells sewing machine feet, notions and self-designed sewing patterns. She is the author of The Sewing Machine Attachment Book and has written articles for prominent magazines such as Threads, Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery. She teaches classes at conferences and shows throughout the US. She lives in Hamilton, Ohio and her work can be viewed at www.thesewbox.com
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover-spiral
This book is split into 2 sections: Taking Control and Increasing Your Sphere of Influence. The first section gives in depth advice on the different fabrics, threads and needles that you can use, machine maintenance, presser feet and the most common problems. The second section then goes into different techniques such as buttonholes, zips, hems and piping.
There's a useful appendix in the back covering things like stitches, stabilizer & interfacing chart anda glossary of terms. It's all broken down into easy to follow instructions with useful tips scattered throughout and colour photos to help demonstrate techniques.
This is a fresh easy to use reference guide that would be helpful for those trying to figure out their new machine.
This review originally appeared on The Sewing Directory.
There's a useful appendix in the back covering things like stitches, stabilizer & interfacing chart anda glossary of terms. It's all broken down into easy to follow instructions with useful tips scattered throughout and colour photos to help demonstrate techniques.
This is a fresh easy to use reference guide that would be helpful for those trying to figure out their new machine.
This review originally appeared on The Sewing Directory.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Loved this book. If you own a sewing machine definitely one to buy.
Wanted help on trouble-shooting, got what I wanted and more.
Uses of different feet and techniques makes this book a must for all in my opinion.
Wanted help on trouble-shooting, got what I wanted and more.
Uses of different feet and techniques makes this book a must for all in my opinion.
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The Sewing Machine classroom
21 May 2012
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My granddaughter is very interested in learning to sew and this was the perfect book for her in getting started
The Sewing Machine Classromm
11 April 2012
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This book is totally awesome. It walks you through the ins and out of the what's what in the beginner's world of sewing machines. But don't let that stop the more advanced sewing person. If you have had questions about needle to thread or needle to fabric this book will help you thru those questions. How about that tension question or how to sew on a fringe or maybe what foot to use then this is the book. I am very pleased with what the book shows and how it explains it. If you should purchase this book I would hope that you would find it as helpful as I have.
A must have book!
10 April 2012
Format:Hardcover-spiral|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a fantastic book for beginning sewers & a good refresher for others. The author goes through basic concepts & explains threads, fabrics, types of machine feet, when to use interfacing , & on & on. I LOVE this book. It is worth every penny & I know I will refer to it alot in the future.
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