Sewing For Dummies Paperback by Jan Saunders Maresh
Sewing is fun, relaxing, and tremendously rewarding. It feels marvelous when you sit down and sew something together (and are tickled with the results)! Besides the fun and satisfaction you get out of sewing, this wonderful hobby can also save you money. You can make your clothes last longer when you stitch up your own hems, repair split seams, and sew on those loose buttons. You can save even more money by making your own home décor projects, such as curtains and pillows.Sewing For Dummies is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you're a stone-cold beginner, you'll find explanations of all the tools and skills necessary for beginning-level projects. If you've had some experience with sewing, you'll benefit from the tips and tricks that might otherwise take years to pick up.Sewing For Dummies covers all the important sewing fundamentals such as:Reading a sewing patternHemming a variety of fabricsInstalling zippers, buttons, and other fastenersion