Simple First-Time Techniques
Start by learning to sew your very first seam, deal with common mistakes, hand-sew, embellish with appliqué, and sew curves in the first section of this book.
Choly takes you step-by-step through starter projects for a pillow sham, pincushion, sachet, and cat plushies to help you master each of these simple but essential sewing techniques.
Develop Your Fabric Skills
Next, learn more about the amazing things you can accomplish with fabric: Interfacing to make flimsy fabric sturdy, gathering fabric to create beautiful ruffles, and making neat and colorful bindings.
You'll find projects for chic placemats, fabric flowers, and neatly bound napkins to help you practice each of these fabric skills.
Add Notions & Closures
Learn about all the bits and bobs you can find alongside fabric at your local craft store, and how to use them to improve your sewing projects!
Hook-and-loop tape, snaps, buttons & buttonholes, zippers, grommets, and eyelets are all covered in fun and useful projects like wallets, towel loops, and coin pouches.
Create Wearable Accessories
Get an introduction to the world of garments by starting with wearable accessories. If you're daunted by the idea of making clothes, this is a perfect way to get started without the hassle of fitting and adjusting.
Learn to take body measurements, work with elastic, and sew knit fabrics to make wrist cuffs, a scarf, and even an adorable kitty hat!