Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques

Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques

If the sewing machine does it, then the technique is here! Anyone looking for advice on those indispensable basics will find a variety of ways to do bias binding, buttonholes, edge finishes, gathering, hem finishes, mitering corners, seam finishes, topstitching, and zippers. Or sewers can learn how to make any item eye-catching with an array of creative touches, including appliqué, crisscross chain stitching, eyelet embroidery, and lacework. Every technique comes complete with machine setups and guidance on fabrics, stitching, needles, threads, tension, and the presser foot. “Every project will have you thinking, ‘That would be fun to sew!’”  — Sew News “This all-important sewing-room reference will not only dispel fears, but will encourage you to attempt and succeed with expert techniques.”  — Vogue Patterns Used Book in Good Condition