Sew Me! Sewing Basics for First-Time Sewers

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Sew Me! Sewing Basics is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn how to sew or needs a quick refresher course. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and simple projects, you'll develop your sewing skills and confidence in no time. The book starts with the basics, teaching you how to choose a sewing machine, fabric, and tools, and introduces the most fundamental techniques and shortcuts.

You'll then dive into 15 fun practice projects, ranging from pincushions and placemats to hand towels and hats. Each project is designed to help you master a specific sewing skill, such as cutting patterns, sewing seams, binding edges, gathering fabric, and installing buttons, zippers, and elastic. Choly Knight's clear photographs, troubleshooting advice, quick tips, and easy-to-use patterns ensure that you'll develop your sewing abilities through practical application.

The book is divided into sections to build your skills gradually. First, you'll learn to sew your very first seam, deal with common mistakes, hand-sew, and sew curves with projects like a pillow sham, pincushion, sachet, and cat plushies. Next, you'll explore the amazing possibilities of fabric, learning techniques like interfacing, gathering, and making bindings through projects such as placemats, fabric flowers, and napkins.

Delving further, you'll learn how to use various notions and closures, such as hook-and-loop tape, snaps, buttons, buttonholes, zippers, grommets, and eyelets. These skills will be put to use in practical projects like wallets, towel loops, and coin pouches.

Finally, you'll get an introduction to the world of garments by starting with wearable accessories. Learn to take body measurements, work with elastic, and sew knit fabrics to make wrist cuffs, a scarf, and an adorable kitty hat. This is a perfect way to get started with garment sewing without the hassle of fitting and adjusting.

Throughout the book, Choly's beginner-friendly directions, clear photographs, and simple patterns will guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you expand your sewing skills with confidence and ease.

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