LATE Te and Updated9 Copyright © 2011 Creative Publishing international, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyrights hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or taping of information on storage and retrieval systems—without the written permission of the publisher. However, the publisher grants the purchaser of this book permission to reproduce the patterns for personal use. Due to differing conditions, materials, and skill levels, the publisher and various manufacturers disclaim any liability for unsatisfactory results or injury due to improper use of tools, materials, or information in this publication, First published in the United States of America by Creative Publishing international, Inc, a member of Quayside Publishing Group 400 First Avenue North Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55401 1-800-28-A895, wwwcreativepub.com ISBN-13: 978-158923-574-8 ISBN-10: 1-58923-574-6 10987654321 Digital edition: 978-1-61059-015-0 Hardcover edition: 978-1:58923-574°8 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Sewing 101 / editors of Creative Publishing, International pom, Includes index. ‘Summary: "Beginner's guide to sewing, teaching all the basic techniques through easy projects. Includes DVD-ROM"~Provided by publisher. ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-574-8 (soft cover) ISBN-10: 1-58923-574-6 (soft cover) 1. Sewing-Amateurs! manuals. 2. Dressmaking- Amateurs’ manuals. 3. Household linens. I Creative Publishing Intemational, IL. Title: Sewing one hundred one. Ill. Title: Sewing one hundred and one. TT 705.5465 2011 646.404-dea2 2010046930 Photo Coordinator: Joanne Wawra Book Design and Layout: Mighty Media, Inc. Illustrations: Heather Lambert Videographer: Forrest Fox Productions Video Script: Joanne Wawra Printed in ChinaCONTENTS How to Use This Book Sewing Basics .. ‘The Sewing Machine. 8 Machine Accessories. 10 Getting Ready to Sew 2 How to Balance Tension 16 Sewing a Seam. 18 Hand Stitches. 22 Hems 24 Sewing Supplies 26 Special Products 32 Fabric Information 36 Cutting Decorator Fabrics. Matching Designs .. Selecting a Pattern All About Patterns ...csessssssesesssseseeeess 1B Inside the Pattern Pattern Layout... Cutting & Marking. Sewing Garments . Tshins Pull-on Skirts Pull-on Pants. 79 Vests. 87 Aprons. 95 Unlined Jackets, 105 Sewing Home Décor. Raw-edge Flange Pillows. Knife-edge Pillows Zipper Closures. Tie-tab Pilloweases. Baby Blanket. Nap-time Tote Round Tablecloth Rectangular Tablecloth Lined Table Runner Quilted Placemats Roman Shade Draped Lace Swags Rod-pocket Treatments Grommet Curtains, Glossary ......... Index . 17 ng 25 131 137 343 149 187 165 169 a 187 197 +1208 213 29 = 223