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Sewing
Room Secrets: Machine Sewing
Top Tips and Techniques for Successful Sewing
By Debbie Shore
Search Press
1 January 2019/ ISBN 9781782213369
How-To Books / How-To Books/Sewing
Reviewed
by Rachel Hyde
AMAZON
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As
it says on the cover, this book contains “top tips and
techniques for successful sewing.” I expected a book for
beginners and this is all that, but there is also plenty of
use for experienced machine users too There are useful tips
for buying a machine to start with, complete with a diagram
of a typical basic model with all the parts named. Troubleshooting
and maintenance advice follows, along with a guide to common
types of foot and needle. Discover what basic items you need
and why you need them, plus a guide to different fabric types…
I certainly wish I had had this book when I was starting out!
Other topics covered include threads, interfacing, wadding,
toy filler, and even storage. I don’t own all of the items
listed in the Tools section so don’t worry if you don’t
either; this is very much a personal list, but a good book like
this tells you what is out there so you can decide what you
need.
The rest of the book takes you through a number of basic techniques
from basic seams to putting in a zipper, using piping, making
pleats and hemming. This is not only a book for the garment
maker as there are also tips for quilters, toy makers, free
machine embroiderers and of course no Debbie Shore book would
be complete without a section on bags. There are some projects
to try out your new skills including a tablet case, toaster
cover, bolster pillow and several bags. All techniques and projects
have staged photographs, and I confess I learned a lot (and
unlearned a few bad habits). Modern materials are covered too
so you can find out how to put in a bag frame, apply snaps and
bag locks. Throughout the book there are numerous sections of
tips and jargon busters, so even if you know nothing about sewing,
you will by the end of the book. This is a really useful book
that belongs on the keeper shelf of anybody who owns (or plans
to buy) a sewing machine.
If you cannot find a good range of general sewing tools and
materials locally try www.searchpress.com for a list of suppliers.
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Reviewer: Rachel
Hyde's work can be found in The Bead Magazine, Making
Jewellery and www.craftsuprint.com/rachel-a-hyde/ |
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