{"product_id":"how-to-sew-with-confidence-andrew-allen-moore-9781500188139","title":"How to Sew with Confidence","description":"\"How to Sew with Confidence\" provides the perfect jargon-free starter guide for those who would love to master their sewing machine. With a collection of simple, but stylish, sewing projects and a detailed reference section of techniques, this book guides you, step-by-step, through the basics of machine sewing.In this book, Margo Price shares her tried-and-tested techniques and sewing projects, perfected over ten-year's experience of running her own sewing business \"Time4me Workshops\". The practical ideas presented in this book make essential reading for anyone wanting an easy-to-understand introduction to the fascinating world of sewing.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to buy the right sewing machine\u003c\/b\u003eDon't be tempted to buy a cheap budget machine that claims to do it all. You will need a robust machine that will not disappoint. As with any technology, the more you pay, the better it will be.\u003cb\u003eGet to know your sewing machine and how it works\u003c\/b\u003eBecoming confident with a sewing machine takes a lot of time and practice. You will need to read your instruction manual but you don't need to know it all to begin with. Learn how to thread your machine and practice some basic stitches on scraps of fabric.\u003cb\u003eDiscover the essential tools and notions you will need for your sewing\u003c\/b\u003eThe market is full of exciting, new products that claim to be indispensable in your sewing box. But you really only need a few basic tools. Always choose the best quality products you can afford.\u003cb\u003eLearn as you sew\u003c\/b\u003eMany sewing books start with lots of information on techniques which can overwhelm you before you start. In this book you will begin working on projects straight away and refer only to the technique that you need in order to complete them. In this way you will learn and improve gradually, in manageable chunks, and will not be put off by lots of theory.\u003cb\u003eFind out how to accurately measure, cut and finish your sewing projects\u003c\/b\u003ePrecision is so (sew?) important to your sewing projects if they are to look good. There are tools and techniques you need to master if you are to create professional looking projects.\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to add binding and piping to your projects\u003c\/b\u003eFind out how to deal with edges to ensure that your fabrics do not fray, are adequately secured and look neat. Create single and double hems that will make your sewing projects look fabulous.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to make household items to decorate your home\u003c\/b\u003eThe collection of 10 sewing projects in this book are all projects for around the home. They begin with a simple shopping bag, a patchwork cushion, oven gloves, a tea cosy, items to decorate your dining table and, to finish with, a hot water bottle cover and a patchwork quilt.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to do patchwork, quilting and free-machine embroidery\u003c\/b\u003eIn this book I will take you through the basics of patchwork, quilting and free-machine embroidery. Once you have mastered these techniques you will be able to tackle numerous other projects and start making your own designs.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to decorate any sewing project with appliqu \u003c\/b\u003eThere are numerous methods of appliqu , some simpler than others, which can be used to bring even your simplest projects to life. Once you have mastered a few simple techniques you will be able to personalise and decorate any sewing project and make it your own.Other books by this author include: \"How to Make a Living from Crafts\", \"How to Get Started in Free-Machine Embroidery\", \"How to Dye Your Own Fabrics\" and \"How to Design \u0026amp; Make Fabulous Cushions\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Allen Moore, Margo Price\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1500188131\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781500188139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/25\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Andrew Allen Moore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44124219015423,"sku":"9781500188139","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d4a808a5-17d1-4f16-946a-fea5038208f7.jpg?v=1687435450","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-sew-with-confidence-andrew-allen-moore-9781500188139","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}