Sewing For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Part I: Getting Ready to Sew.

Chapter 1: The World of Sewing.

Chapter 2: Assembling Your Sewing Kit.

Chapter 3: Selecting Fabric, Findings, and Interfacing.

Chapter 4: Working with Patterns.

Part II: Mastering Basic Sewing Skills.

Chapter 5: Kicking Off Your Sewing Adventure.

Chapter 6: Securing Sensational Seams.

Chapter 7: Fast and Easy Hems by Hand and Machine.

Part III: Fashion Sewing Fun-damentals.

Chapter 8: Shaping Things Up.

Chapter 9: Zippers, Buttons, and Other Closure Company.

Chapter 10: Sleeves: The Long and the Short of It.

Chapter 11: Pockets Full of Ideas.

Part IV: Sewing for Your Home.

Chapter 12: Do-It-Yourself Decorating: Home Décor Sewing.

Chapter 13: Quick-Change Table Toppers.

Chapter 14: Praiseworthy Pillows.

Chapter 15: Adding Wow to Your Windows.

Chapter 16: Giving Your Bed a Makeover.

Part V: Making Alterations and Quick Fixes for a Sustainable Wardrobe.

Chapter 17: When Clothes Are Too Short, Too Long, Too Tight, or Too Loose.

Chapter 18: Making Repairs on the Run.

Chapter 19: Eco Fashion: Giving Existing Garments New Life.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Mixing Prints.

Chapter 21: Ten Rookie Sewing Mistakes to Avoid.

Chapter 22: Ten Important Sewing Fundamentals.

Appendix: Sewing Resources.

Index.