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Sewing Machine Secrets: The Insideras Guide to Mastering Your Machine [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 176 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 226x203x15 mm, weight: 612 g, Illustrations, color
  • Išleidimo metai: 19-Feb-2013
  • Leidėjas: Interweave Press Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1596686030
  • ISBN-13: 9781596686038
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 176 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 226x203x15 mm, weight: 612 g, Illustrations, color
  • Išleidimo metai: 19-Feb-2013
  • Leidėjas: Interweave Press Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1596686030
  • ISBN-13: 9781596686038
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
"Get the most out of your sewing machine by understanding its most important accessory--the myriad types of presser feet and their uses"--

"Knowing which machine is right for you is a great first step to learning how to sew, but knowing how to use that machine inside-out is crucial in order to get the best out of it. Sewing Machine Secrets is an indispensable resource for sewers at all levels, showing the reader how to choose, use, and maintain their sewing machine, mastering sewing techniques and learning handy tips along the way. Without being brand specific, this book discusses the functionality of each machine type (sewing, embroidery,overlock, etc) along with its attachments and accessories; explaining what you should look out for when choosing a machine, how to care for your machine, and also-most importantly-how each feature and foot can be used and manipulated to help you better your sewing skills, providing handy tricks and secrets along the way. Whether you're just starting out with your first sewing machine or have been sewing for a while and want to build on your skills, this book gives you practical advice and tips to help extend the life of your sewing machine and master techniques you didn't think you could do. The book is divided into two sections: machines and feet. Section one deals with all the aspects of sewing machines; providing an overview of each type and identifying what each machine is best suited to, what its advantages and limitations are, necessary accessories as well as optional accessories, how to maintain and replace parts, and instructions on how to use it. Section two uses a more technique based approach, identifying the most versatile and commonly used feet, then providing step-by-step techniques for all the results you can achieve with these, along with tried and tested tricks for getting the most out of the machine, including uses you may not have known about"--

Offers information on choosing, using, and maintaining sewing machines, covering the advantages and limitations of different types of machines as well as techniques for use with different types of presser feet.

Get the most out of your sewing machine and learn tips and tricks from an expert!

Sewing Machine Secrets is an indispensable resource for sewers of all levels, showing you how to choose, use, and maintain your sewing machine, master essential sewing techniques, and learn handy tips along the way.

The book is divided into two sections. Section one provides an overview of each type of sewing machine, instructions on how to use it, and detailing its advantages and limitations, necessary accessories and optional accessories, parts, and maintenance.

Section two uses a more technique-based approach, identifying the most versatile and commonly used presser feet and providing step-by-step techniques for all the results you can achieve using them.

Sewing Machine Secrets will teach you the tried and tested tricks you need to get the most out of your machine.



Get the most out of your sewing machine and learn tips and tricks from an expert!

Sewing Machine Secrets is an indispensable resource for sewers of all levels, showing you how to choose, use, and maintain your sewing machine, master essential sewing techniques, and learn handy tips along the way.

The book is divided into two sections. Section one provides an overview of each type of sewing machine, instructions on how to use it, and detailing its advantages and limitations, necessary accessories and optional accessories, parts, and maintenance.

Section two uses a more technique-based approach, identifying the most versatile and commonly used presser feet and providing step-by-step techniques for all the results you can achieve using them.

Sewing Machine Secrets will teach you the tried and tested tricks you need to get the most out of your machine.
How to use this book 6(2)
Glossary 8(4)
SECTION 1 CHOOSING MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES
1 Types of Machines
Sewing machines
12(4)
2 Sewing Machine Buyer's Guide
Anatomy of a sewing machine
16(2)
Quality of construction
18(1)
Motor power and speed
19(1)
Common accessories and feet
20(1)
Common stitches
21(1)
Sewing machine features
22(2)
3 Mechanical Versus Computerized
Mechanical machines
24(2)
Computerized machines
26(2)
4 Sewing Machine Needles
Anatomy of a needle
28(1)
Needle sizes
29(1)
Types of needles
30(8)
5 Threads
All-purpose threads
38(2)
Specialty threads
40(8)
6 Attachments
Useful attachments
48(6)
7 Sewing Machine Maintenance
Replacement parts
54(4)
Cleaning the machine
58(2)
Oiling the machine
60(4)
SECTION 2 SEWING MACHINE FEET AND HOW TO USE THEM
8 Basic Feet
Types of basic feet
64(2)
Using basic feet
66(2)
Topstitching and edgestitching
68(2)
Hems
70(4)
9 Zipper Feet
Types of zipper feet
74(2)
Using a centered zipper
76(2)
Using an invisible zipper
78(1)
Using an exposed zipper
79(1)
10 Button and Buttonhole
Feet Manual and sliding buttonhole feet
80(2)
Automatic buttonhole and button feet
82(2)
Buttonholes: manual
84(2)
Buttonholes: automatic
86(2)
Fancy buttonholes
88(2)
Stitching buttons and making buttonholes
90(2)
11 Hemming
Types of hemming feet
92(2)
Blind hem
94(1)
Rolled hem
95(1)
Top-, edge- & coverstitch hem
96(2)
12 Ruffles and Gathers
Types of ruffling and gathering feet
98(2)
Gathering fabric
100(1)
Pleating fabric
101(1)
Shirring fabric
102(2)
Ruffled and pleated trims
104(2)
13 Seam Finishes
Types of seam finishing feet
106(4)
Overcast & flat-felled seams
110(2)
Serged seam
112(1)
French seam
113(1)
Bound seam
114(2)
14 Embroidery and Quilting
Types of embroidery and quilting feet
116(6)
Applique
122(2)
Decorative stitches
124(2)
Monograms
126(2)
Free-motion embroidery
128(2)
Patchwork and piecing
130(2)
Flowers
132(2)
Circles
134(2)
15 Specialty Fabrics
Types of specialty fabric feet
136(4)
Sewing leather and vinyl
140(2)
Sewing knits and velvet
142(2)
Quilting lofty fabrics
144(2)
Sewing patterned and slippery fabrics
146(2)
16 Trims and Embellishments
Trim and embellishment feet
148(8)
Cording and couching
156(2)
Pintucks
158(2)
Piping and welting
160(2)
Sewing on trims
162(2)
Using the pearl and beading foot
164(2)
Lace trims
166(2)
How to make bias tape
168(2)
Bias binding
170(2)
Fringe and tailor tacks
172(2)
Index 174(2)
Acknowledgments 176