Practical Sewing Techniques

A general introduction to the basic skills of sewing practice, giving learners a solid foundation from which to expand their sewing confidence. Basic techniques for sewing by hand and using a sewing machine are introduced and the reader is taken through all the essentials such as hand sewing buttons, hems, stitches, seams, setting up the sewing machine and choosing fabric. More advanced techniques such as darts, pleats, linings, interfacings and design details are covered to enable the reader to make a variety of garments and to adapt and refine techniques to tailor them to particular individual projects. A great, practical book for all the basics of sewing.