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Sew Me! Sewing Basics: Simple Techniques and Projects for First-Time Sewers (Design Originals) Beginner-Friendly Easy-to-Follow Directions to Learn as You Sew, from Sewing Seams to Installing Zippers

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Discover a creative new hobby and learn as you sew with Sew Me! Sewing Basics:15 simple, straightforward projectsFriendly, easy-to-follow directions will help you sew with confidence, make repairs, and create new garments from scratchMaster essential sewing skills from cutting patterns & sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric, and installing zippersLearn as you sew with each new skill presented alongside a quick practice exercise to tryCreate fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hats, scarves, & moreIf you've never threaded a needle or touched a sewing machine before, learning to sew may seem daunting... but it doesn't have to be! With Choly Knight's friendly and easy-to-follow directions, you'll soon be sewing with confidence, making repairs, and creating new garments from scratch.Sew Me! Sewing Basics is the perfect book for anyone who wants get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course on sewing. Choly starts at the very beginning, showing you how to choose your first sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts.From cutting patterns and sewing seams to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing you to learn as you sew. 15 simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies and pincushions to placemats, hand towels, hats and more.Start enjoying a wonderful form of individual expression that will save you money and provide a terrific sense of accomplishment! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Design Originals; First Edition (November 1, 2013)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1574214233


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 39


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #10,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Sewing Patterns & Templates #5 in Sewing (Books) #12 in Needlework (Books)


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    • Looks comprehensive but easy.
It’s was a gift for my 12 yr old granddaughter but I thumbed through it and it looks nice.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025 by AZ Girl
    • Fantastic How-To!
I haven't dusted off my sewing machine in a very long time, but this helpful guide eased me right back in and got me excited about sewing all over again! Great job, thank you Miss Choly!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024 by kdbroadh2o
    • Good for beginner
I am definitely a beginner learning to sew. It hsd basic information.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024 by Nancy Elizabeth
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024 by Cecil Sawyer
    • Wonderful starter book -- solid basics, great starter projects, NOT overwhelming
I bought this for my granddaughter as a 'first' sewing book. I like the balance between teaching the basics as well as having nice starter projects that don't 'dumb down' sewing for kids. Clear pictures, nice instruction and an easy read. After looking at a number of sewing books, I thought this was the most appropriate for a beginner without being overwhelming. Anyone could pick this up, learn the basics and start with the simple (but nice) projects and feel like they accomplished a lot in a little time. The projects start with basic skills (Your First Seam) and build from there, and are appropriate for kids without being juvenile. The book, however, is more focused on girls rather than being gender agnostic. The book also enables the development of self-confidence; I love the sections on Dealing With Mistakes, safety, etc. If someone progresses through this book, they will have a great set of basic skills that will enable them to create much more complicated projects. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015 by M Don
    • WOW!!!!!!!! Beautifully well illustrated and written.
This is a very well thought-out, cleverly designed book with beautifully colorful illustrations. This is a good book for begining sewers and for those with some experience. What a wonderful book this is for Mothers and daughters who both would be beginner sewers. There are many covered projects with various technics all well explained and illustrated (easy to follow). This book engaged me back to memories of much earlier years of my grandmothers' and mother's sewing machines, pins, pin cushions, needles, spools of thread, bobbins, buttons and zippers and of coarse, ironing boards. (An A+++ book) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2019 by Amazon Customer MNM
    • Gift
Ok for a beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024 by Lenora Fiorenza
    • beginner friendly- guides the newby into learning to sew
I don't know how to sew. I want to learn how to sew, SO (ha) when it came time for me to dust off the sewing machine, I wanted to have some guidance. I selected this book, and it has not been a disappointment. I love the glossy color pages, the succinct yet descriptive information, as well as the clarity of techniques described. It is definitely for beginners, as I am definitely that. ... show more
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