The sewing book : a step-by-step guide to creating garments and projects for your home / Alison Smith ; [photography, Ruth Jenkinson ; contributors, Elisalex De Castro Peake, Georgina Jeffries, Emma May, Cheryl Owen, Debbie Seton].
"This best-selling guide covers more than 300 techniques with illustrated step-by-step sequences, showing you how to create everything from seams and hems to darts, gathers, and collars. Discover how to read a pattern and adapt designs for the perfect fit, familiarize yourself with essential tools including your sewing machine, and find the best fabrics to suit whatever you want to make. Complete ten projects and downloadable patterns to help you put your new-found skills to the test, The Sewing Book shows you everything you need to know, stitch by stitch."-- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593964576
- ISBN: 0593964578
- Physical Description: 352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color photographs ; 29 cm
- Edition: Third edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Stitches. Techniques. Patterns. Projects."--Front cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Essentials. Sewing equipment ; Fabrics ; Interfacings, interlinings, and tapes ; Patterns -- Techniques. Sewing essentials ; Darts, tucks, pleats, and gathers ; Frills and ruffles ; Collars, facings, and necklines ; Waistlines and belts ; Sleeves and sleeve finishes ; Pockets ; Hems and edges ; Fasteners ; Buttons and buttonholes ; Advanced techniques ; Mending -- Projects. Two-tone tote bag ; Tiered midi dress ; Jersey sweatshirt ; Unisex robe ; Child's reversible jacket ; Toiletries bag ; Envelope cushion ; Storage baskets ; Crafter's wrap ; Roman blind -- Downloading the patterns. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Sewing. Dressmaking > Patterns. Tailoring > Patterns. |
| Genre: | Instructional and educational works. Handbooks and manuals. Informational works. Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 4 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 12 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reidsville Library | 646.2 S (Text) | 31554012286919 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"This best-selling guide covers more than 300 techniques with illustrated step-by-step sequences, showing you how to create everything from seams and hems to darts, gathers, and collars. Discover how to read a pattern and adapt designs for the perfect fit, familiarize yourself with essential tools including your sewing machine, and find the best fabrics to suit whatever you want to make. Complete ten projects and downloadable patterns to help you put your new-found skills to the test, The Sewing Book shows you everything you need to know, stitch by stitch."--
