Complete Book of Sewing Techniques

Name: Complete Book of Sewing Techniques
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Dorothy-Wood/242743273
ISBN: 9780754835172

A practical guide to sewing, patchwork and embroidery shown in more than 900 step-by-step photographs

By Dorothy Wood

LIST PRICE $25.00

About The Book

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF SEWING TECHNIQUES

A practical guide to sewing, patchwork and embroidery shown in more than 1200 step-by-step photographs

This comprehensive volume, with 1200 illustrations and photographs, is the complete guide to sewing, patchwork and embroidery skills, and provides all the information necessary to master each technique with confidence.

Whether you are cutting out a pattern, turning hems or deciding which type of seam to use, concise instructions guide you through each stage. All the information you need to design and make your own patchwork quilt is presented, along with cutting and diagrammatic piecing plans for many traditional, popular blocks.

From classic hand stitching to contemporary machine embroidery, and every technique in between, the book contains all the skills needed to be a proficient embroiderer.

About The Author

Dorothy Wood

Dorothy Wood is a creative designer who trained to teach dressmaking and design technology before specializing in textiles and embroidery at Goldsmith’s College, London. She has since worked in a variety of craft media as well as patchwork, quilting, appliqué and embroidery. In addition to writing practical books on crafts, Dorothy works as a features writer and technical consultant for a number of craft and needlework magazines. Her other published works include Embroidered Greetings Cards (Search Press), Simple Glass Seed Beading (David & Charles), and Cross Stitch: The Essential Practical Collection.