5-Step Sewing Tutorials for Beginners, with Bonus Historical Sewing Guide

This two part sewing guide starts out with a graduated, very simple and effective 5-step sewing exercise set that will have beginning sewers confidently executing all the basic machine-assisted sewing skills necessary to complete modern projects in no time. These classroom tested sewing tutorials cover the tools and vocabulary of the trade, and will have new sewers ready for their first project in about 8 hours time (minus shopping time and lesson prep). Covers fabric preparation, proper pressing and pinning, pattern reading, and supply selection. The second half of the guide provides a wealth of practical information on the art of historical costuming, including basic hand sewing techniques, fabric selection, leather working, and authentic seam finishes. What this concise historical sewing guide does not cover in period detail, it makes up for by providing recommends to the best known in-depth how-to resources in the industry. This is the only book needed for learning to machine sew, and/or for exploring the art of authentic historical costuming. Concise, no fluff format. Requires use of a/your sewing machine-specific Owner's Manual. Also available as part of our Thanksgiving Value Pack (Bundle).