Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques
All books in the category Machine Mastery
by: Nancy Bednar, JoAnn Pugh-Gannon
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A few of the many techniques covered include ten different methods of applique, drawn thread techniques, decorative bobbin work, quilting and trapunto quilting, silk ribbon techniques, thread painting and tucks.
For each technique, there is a description of the technique, the sewing machine set-up is given in a clear and concise manner, together with a list of appropriate fabrics and additional requisites. There are color plates and smaller photos which illustrate the methods of sewing.
This book is mostly geared to creative, decorative sewing techniques, but there's also a chapter on 'Indispensable Techniques' from Bias Binding to Placket Zippers.
...for the novice as well as the advanced sewer. It's packed with so many different techniques that it may even be hard to choose! At the beginning of each techinque you find a short explanation of what you'll actually learn about. Then the Machine Set-up comes: stitch length and width, presser foot, needles, threads, tension. Fabric Choices and if there is any Additional Supplies She lists that too. It also made it very easy on me before shopping, the list was readily waiting for me, so I didn't forget anything to buy.
Next comes the proceedure itself with pictures and under each and every picture you have a very detailed explanation. One technique is about two pages long so it's not even time consuming to sit down and learn one or two technique when you have 15 minutes. There are techniques in it (not much though) which take quiet a few practise but most of it easy to learn. However, there are bad points as well: The first and very short part of the book is about maintaining your sewing machine, work area and lighting, etc. There ais not much info on these things. Also the book can fall apart easily, not a sturdy construction, although it's nicely printed, it'd be good quality if the glued hold it together..or all these techniques you'll need just an ordinary sewing machine with different presser feet (no embroidery, computerized machine or serger)!