How to Sew

Learn the basics of embellishing in this fun and easy to follow guide. Covering the benefits of different types of decoration, such as buttons, trimmings, beads and sequins, you will find out how to securely attach buttons and much more.

This brilliant little guide covers all the essential basics of sewing, including how to choose the best fabrics and threads for projects, in clear and simple points. Learn skills in amazing sewing crafts such as cross-stitch, patchwork and quilting. This book provides all you need to know to start your own projects today, including indispensable advice for inserting zips and making and using bias bindings.

Discover the wonderful world of felt with this little guide which covers everything from the basics of felt sewing and the qualities of felt fabrics, to ingenious projects which utilise the fabric in many fun and practical ways.

Transform everyday objects into luxury items with this concise guide to beading! This quick, easy guide covers the basics of beading, including: • How to select the perfect beads, threads, and colors • Essential techniques • Using embroidery hoops • Bead suppliers With a couple of projects to get you started, this book lets you explore the endless creative possibilities of beading.

Never again settle for plain hand-sewn projects! Add your own unique colour and style and adorn your projects with a variety of gorgeous decorative stitches. This essential book is complete with easy to follow techniques, diagrams and tips.

Proving that you don't need to be an expert to create beautiful pieces of quilted patchwork, this little guide covers all the basic techniques you will need to start your own projects – however ambitious they are!

A concise guide to appliqué sewing and design, with projects included. Unleash your creativity with this book covering all of the basics of appliqué sewing and design! In this short introductory guide, this highly adaptable skill is described in step-by-step detail, with: • Easy to follow projects • Professional tips • Fun variations and ideas

Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. This little book describes everything you need to begin stitching.

Get hands-on experience with this guide to the basics of hand sewing. Beautiful and practical, learn this versatile craft through step-by-step techniques, covering everything from construction to decorative stitches.

Discover the basics of machine sewing in this essential guide for the aspiring seamstress. This little book, with clear jargon-free techniques, will have even the newest sewer creating pretty projects in no time! Learn how to choose the perfect machine for you, and much more!