Get Started Sewing: Learn Something New

If you've always wanted to learn how to sew with confidence, this abundantly illustrated and detailed manual is like having a wise and patient teacher. Right off the bat it shows how to thread a needle and how to perform basic hand and machine stitches, so you can get started quickly; the book is packed with labeled photos, advice, reminders, and tips throughout. The course takes you step by step through 30 projects that become more challenging as you build your skills, from simple lavender hearts and funky pincushions to a fashionable tote bag, a zip-up purse, and a child's tailored skirt and shorts.