12 Best Sewing Books For Beginners
Updated on: November 2023
Best Sewing Books For Beginners in 2023
First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner's Guide
The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques
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
Sewing For Dummies
- Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to create and repair clothing and furnishing for minimal cost
- Turn to this hands-on guide for the best techniques and fun projects for learning
- Make lots of fun and fashionable projects
Sewing School ®: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make
New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories
Sewing School ® 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing; 20 Projects Kids Will Love to Make
- STO-20492
- 9781612120492
- Brand New Item / Unopened Product
- Storey Publishing
A Kid's Guide to Sewing: Learn to Sew with Sophie & Her Friends • 16 Fun Projects You'll Love to Make & Use
My First Sewing Machine Book: 35 fun and easy projects for children aged 7 years +
Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition
The Sewing Machine Accessory Bible: Get the Most Out of Your Machine---From Using Basic Feet to Mastering Specialty Feet
Encyclopedia of Sewing Techniques, The: A step-by-step visual directory, with an inspirational gallery of finished pieces
Easy No-Sew Ways to Shorten Jeans
Use these easy no-sew ways to shorten jeans that are too long. Shortening pants without a sewing machine is easy.
The very best no-sew way to shorten jeans is with hem tape. It is special adhesive striping that fuses fabrics together, and the only items required are scissors, pins and an iron. It can be found in craft stores where fabrics are sold, online and in most sewing supply stores. It is a must for no-sew projects, and it has countless uses.
To shorten a pair of jeans, turn them inside out, and determine how much tape is necessary to shorten each leg. Cut the tape to the proper length. Heat up the iron to a high cotton setting, and make sure the steam function is off. While the iron is heating, fold the fabric over and pin it in place every three inches. Firmly iron the fabric until both sides of the material fuse. Pull out the pins and go over the jeans with the iron one more time. They should look perfect. If the seam is not too wide, no one will be able to tell that the jeans were shortened.
Use Duct Tape as a Temporary Solution to Shorten Pants
Do you need an immediate no-sew solution for jeans that are far too long? Use heavy duty duct tape to temporarily shorten the jeans. Begin by turning the jeans inside out and folding the bottoms to the proper length. The extra fabric should be on the inside after they are turned right side out. Iron the jeans on a high cotton setting until achieving a good crease. Use the duct tape to hold the creased hems firmly in place. No one will see the insides of the cuffs. This easy solution to shorten the jeans will work until you are able to use hem tape as a more permanent no-sew option. Just be sure to remove it before washing and drying the jeans.
