Sewing Books

Scandi Needlecraft Beautiful accessories, gifts, clothes, and soft furnishings to sew and embroider by Clare Youngs Expert crafter and lover of Scandinavian design Clare Youngs presents a collection of gorgeous gifts, soft furnishings, kitchen items, bags, clothes and accessories to make and embroider. Fans of the clean, elegant lines of traditional Scandinavian style are sure to be inspired by th…

Full of practical advice to help you master all the features and applications of your overlocker (serger) and coverlocker, you will learn how to handle your machine using its more complex features and will soon be finishing hems like a professional sewer. Learn how to get the most out of your machine with this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide. Full of practical advice to help you master all…

A Beginners guide to Sewing with knitted fabrics by Wendy Ward. Everything you need to know to make 20 essential garments. Includes 20 full-size pull-out patterns for sixes US 4 (UK 8) - US 22 (UK26) Follow Wendy's tutrorials to ake stylish comfortable garments. Both beginners and experienced dressmakers often avoid using knitted fabrics, but Wendy will show you how to successfully sew with these…

Squares are one of the basic shapes used in quilting and can lead to a lot of fun designs. This book features projects ranging from a pillow to table runners to wall and throw quilts in skill levels from beginner to confident beginner. Grab your 5" or 10" squares and start sewing. Most of these projects can be made in a weekend. Featuring designs by Wendy Sheppard, Julie Weaver, Cassie Harms, Pree…

Annie's Sewing ~ Quick & easy Sewing Quick & Easy Sewing is sure to have stylish and practical projects for decorating, organizing and last-minute gifts! Whether you only have a few hours or a whole weekend to sew, this collection makes it simple to choose a pattern and is filled with bright, happy projects you can make in an afternoon, a day, or a weekend. Beginners and advanced sewists alike wil…

Sew Maddie By Debbie Shore This is inspired by the half yard sewing club's favourite rag doll. Join us in the adventures of Maddie . This book will give you advice on the fabrics required and the tools you need with some handy techniques so that you too can learn how to make your very own rag doll. You can chose her outfits and fill her wardrobe with fun outfilts. Clear instructions and step by st…

Half Yard Winter Collection by Debbie Shore Debbie has chosen 35 of her favourite winter designs from her much-loved Half Yard series, and added five brand-new projects for you to sink your needles into. Whether you're decorating the house for the holidays, looking for crafts to keep the little ones occupied or searching for gift inspiration, you'll find a gorgeous collection of items to make: fro…

Paper piece gnomes, animals, flowers, and other nature motifs with best-selling author Mary Hertel’s new collection of 17 paper pieced blocks. Create seven projects to decorate the home.

Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Patterns An inspiring guide to creating a flexible, seven-piece wardrobe with modern Scandinavian elegance, from style icon Lotta Jansdotter. When Jansdotter wears one of her signature clothing looks, fans frequently ask, “Did you make that?” Lotta’s answer is, “Yes, and so can you!” With that in mind, she has created her second book of easy-to-sew pieces that can be laye…

Sewing For Beginners - Annabelle Wrigley All the Basics for Sewing Quick and Easy References for Sewing. Great Tips and Techniques for Beginners

Sewing for the Home by Vanessa Arbuthnott & Gail Abbott Step by Step projects for you home that are stylish. 50 projects for curtains, cushions, throws and more. Covering everything from simple cushions to upholstered chair covers, this is an inspiring guide which will  show you how to transform your living spaces with lots of stylish sewing projects. The makes range from the a lampshade for the n…

Sewing for the Soul by Jules Fallon Sewing is good for the soul and this collection of garments, accessories and loungewear sewing patterns is designed to soothe the soul and lift the spirits. But this book isn't just about the clothes, it's about the power of sewing to help you relax and unwind: there are smaller projects for hand sewing, the ultimate mindful craft, and quick dressmaking patterns…

Sewing Machine Basics by Jane Bolsover Step by step, master all the sewing skills you will need to make stylish clothes and great home furnishings, Packed with tips and techniques, from the simplest running stitch to making your own patterns. Features 11 stylish projects, icludung a A line skirt, blouse, pillows an sheer curtains. This is the essential companion for your sewing machine.

From the author of the best-selling The Overlocker Technique Manual now comes The Coverstitch Technique Manual. 'Julia is an excellent teacher and totally demystifies the world of the coverstitch machine. She gently takes you step by step through the functionalities of the machine and then gives you some easy projects to put into practice what you have learnt. I would highly recommend this book to…

The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style by Caroline Akselson You can develop your sewing skills with this book as your companion to the ever popular The Great British Sewing Bee TV progran. In this book there is step by step instructions , sewing tips and techniques for every project. 14 doe=wloadable patterns in A4 and A) Womens sozes 8 to 22 and menswear XS to XL Lots of tips to have a m…

The Great British Sewing Bee: Made to Measure This book is a fitting masterclass from the exoerienced team nbehind The Great British Sewing Bee Learn how to adjust patterns to altering your own garments. Learn how you can personalise your homemade makes to suit your style with this great go to guide. Starting with the basiscs, learn how to measure yourslef and grade between sizes before you move o…

The Greatest Sewing Bee: Modern Wardrobe by Juliet Uzor With womenswear sizes ranging from 8 to 22, along with five downloadable pattern sheets, The Great British Sewing Bee: The Modern Wardrobe covers everything you need to build garments that are easy to make, wear and combine. Discover how one pattern could become three different looks through a series of simple alterations. The 27 projects in…

The Overlocker Technique Manual. Julia Hicks   For fast and professional edging, hemming, seaming, and decorative stitching, you simply can’t beat a serging machine. This all-skill-level book is the perfect guide to make sure you get the most out of your new machine (or out of that old serger that you’ve never got the hang of!) Photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the essent…