Essential sewing reference tool : all-in-one visual guide - tools & supplies - stitches & seam treatments - ruffles & bias tape - zippers & buttonholes - sewn accessories - home dec - garment making - sizing charts for all ages - & more!

This comprehensive, must-have book, Essential Sewing Reference Tool , by Carla Hegeman Crim, is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start). Organized for easy readability and usage, it covers everything you need to know whether you're making home decor, clothing, or accessories. Contents include an extensive overview on tools and materials, step-by-step instructions on various seams and finishes, information on zipper installation, size conversion charts, more than 300 how-to photographs, and so much more. All you need to get sewing: supplies, stitches, sizing charts, over 300 photos, and much more. This comprehensive reference is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start). Organized for easy readability and usage, it covers everything you need to know whether you’re making a home decoration, piece of clothing, or an accessory. Contents include: an extensive overview on tools and materials step-by-step instructions on various seams and finishes information on zipper installation size conversion charts over 300 how-to photographs, and more “Beginners will be able to follow Crim’s step-by-step lessons, and experienced sewists will appreciate the quick refreshers on less-common techniques.”— Library Journal This comprehensive, must-have book, Essential Sewing Reference Tool, by Carla Hegeman Crim, is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start). Organized for easy readability and usage, it covers everything you need to know whether you re making home decor, clothing, or accessories. Contents include an extensive overview on tools and materials, step-by-step instructions on various seams and finishes, information on zipper installation, size conversion charts, more than 300 how-to photographs, and so much more. " ... Essential Sewing Reference Tool, by Carla Hegeman Crim, is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start). Organized for easy readability and usage, it covers everything you need to know whether you're making home decor, clothing, or accessories. Contents include an extensive overview on tools and materials, step-by-step instructions on various seams and finishes, information on zipper installation, size conversion charts, and more than 300 how-to photographs."--Www.Amazon.com Your go-to resource - packed with straightforward instructions and highlighted with charts, sidebars, and illustrations.