Description
You’ve just gotten acquainted with your new sewing machine, when the thought hits you: What do I do now?
Let this eBook, the sequel to Introduction to Sewing: Bootcamp, be your guide.
From choosing sewing patterns, to taking measurements and selecting sizes, to understanding fabrics, through cutting, marking, sewing and pressing, this book has all the essential knowledge you need to complete a sewing project.
You’ll find two printable worksheets (for men and women) for taking measurements. The book has a helpful “decoder ring” to understand the symbols found on sewing patterns. There’s a fabric selection chart to help you choose the right fabric for the project you have in mind. And there’s an easy-to-sew Pillowcase Pattern project to get you started. Finally, if you get lost with sewing terminology, check out the handy glossary of sewing terms.
With 26 pages and over 65 photos, diagrams and charts, every step is spelled out clearly to help you succeed. Each section builds upon the last and leads you through your project. You’ll find helpful tips for success, as well as callouts for mistakes to avoid. Where appropriate, there are links to videos on the Line of Selvage YouTube channel to cover a topic in more detail.
Finally, if you make a sewing mistake, we’ve got you covered – you’ll learn how to use the seam ripper to undo a seam.
What You’ll Get
- 26-page downloadable eBook in PDF format. Sized to print on US Letter-sized paper (8 1/2″ x 11″)
Table of Contents
- How Do I Get Started?
- What is a Pattern?
- Before Buying a Pattern
- Taking Measurements
- Choosing the Correct Pattern Size
- Understanding a Pattern
- Pattern Symbols
- Fabric Basics
- Fabric Suggestions
- Laying out the Pattern
- Pinning Pattern Pieces
- Cutting Fabric
- Marking Fabric
- Using Interfacing
- Preparing Fabric to Sew
- Stitching Seams
- Pressing and Finishing Seams
- Project: Pillowcase Pattern
- Glossary of Sewing Terms
