Essential sewing reference tool

"Comprehensive, this 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 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 so much more."--

"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!"

Includes index.

Cover; Contents; TOOLS AND SUPPLIES; Sewing Machines; Sewing Machine Feet; Cutting Tools; Pressing Tools; Marking Tools; Sewing Machine Needles; Straight Pins; Thread; Elastic; Other Notions; STITCHES AND SEAMS; Stitches; Seam Allowances; Curved Seams; Simple Seam Finishes; Couture Seam Finishes; Hems; MATERIALS; Fabric; Interfacing; Other FusibleProducts; Stuffing; Batting; EDGE TREATMENTS; Gathering; Ruffles; Bias Tape; Piping; Trims; ZIPPERS; Zipper Length; Stitching Zippers; Centered ZipperInstallation; Lapped ZipperInstallation; Invisible ZipperInstallation; BUTTONHOLESAND BUTTONS.

ButtonholesButtons; HOME DECOR; Bed Coverings; Pillows; Bed Skirts; Curtains; Table Linens; SEWN ACCESSORIES; Belts and Key Fobs; Bags; GARMENT MAKING; Making Darts; Adding Facings; Linings; Sewing Casings; Sewing Set-In Sleeves; Patterns; Ease; Adjusting for Height; Adjusting for Girth; SIZE CHARTS; Infants', Toddlers', and LittleKids' Sizes; Infants' and Toddlers'Vertical Measurements; Little Kids' VerticalMeasurements; Girls' Sizes; Boys' Sizes; Girls' and Boys' VerticalMeasurements; Misses' Sizes; Women's Sizes; Misses' and Women'sVertical Measurements; Men's Sizes.

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