| International Standard Book Number |
9781394279555
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| International Standard Book Number |
1394279558
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| Personal Name |
Maresh, Janice Saunders, 1951- author.
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| Title Statement |
Sewing for dummies / by Jan Saunders Maresh ; foreword by Craig Conover.
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| Edition Statement |
4th edition.
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| Publisher |
©2025.
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| Publisher |
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]
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| Physical Description |
xiv, 416 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
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| Content Type |
still image sti rdacontent.
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| Content Type |
text txt rdacontent.
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| Media Type |
unmediated n rdamedia.
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| Carrier Type |
volume rdacarrier.
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| Series Statement |
For dummies.
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| General Note |
Includes index.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Introduction -- Ready... set... sew -- Going to sewing school: getting the hang of the basic skills -- Strutting the runway: fashion sewing 101 -- Casa couture: sewing for your home -- Makeover magic: mending, alterations, and quick fixes for a sustainable wardrobe -- The part of tens.
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| Summary, Etc. |
This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings that fit your personal style, your measurements, and your aesthetic. Find great patterns in stores and online, give thrift store finds new life, and learn about cool new fabrics and sewing trends. You'll also get an overview of common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, so you can take up this relaxing, creative hobby with confidence. A full-color insert brings the text to life.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Machine sewing.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Sewing.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. lcgft.
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| Series Added Entry-Uniform Title |
--For dummies.
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