101 Ways to Use Your First Sewing Machine

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List Price: $22.99
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Author: Elizabeth Dubicki
Edition: Spi
ISBN: 089689309X
Number of Pages: 191
Publication Date: 2006-09-30
Publisher: Krause Publications

Book Description
So you bought your first sewing machine....now what? Expert sewing author Elizabeth Dubicki will take you from fashion to home dec with 101 useful and money-saving ways to use your first sewing machine.

Learn to shorten pants, alter a neckline or update last-year's suit. Decorate your home with simple pillows, a variety of drapes, or updated the look of that garage-sale find.

Whether you are a beginning sewer or an expert, you will appreciate this must-have reference guide to the basics, including:

• Step-by-step instructions

• Easy clothing alternations and home dec projects

• Over 75 detailed illustrations

• Expert tips, tricks and advice to ensure success

Don't get left in the fuzz. Get your sewing machine out of the closet and start making it work for you.

Customer Reviews (4 total reviews)

A good, basic book for any stitcher's library
by Customer A3OA1P01FKSPZE at December 27th, 2008
This is a wonderful book - it's got everything from simple garment alterations to exciting home ... (read more)

Nice Enough
by Customer A29MX77UDVMJRL at May 09th, 2008
This book would be great if you were a complete beginner with a sewing machine otherwise some of the projects area very simple. There are some cool ideas though and it's nicely presented with lots of colour photos.

Not for Beginners
by Customer A1Z470DY747BGA at April 04th, 2007
I'm a beginer sewer. I just took my first 2 lessons in sewing, and am able to use my machine to ... (read more)

Not what I expected but a good resource
by Customer AL79ETV0CLYJG at January 18th, 2007
simply put, I was looking for a first sewing book; since I bought the machine and didn't know what ... (read more)