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From the introduction: “Sewing is like anything else that starts out rough - riding a bike, roller skating, skateboarding, singing in public, writing an essay. At first, it’s tricky. Your palms will sweat, but once you get the hang of it, appreciate - and celebrate - what artful sewing is all about!” She talks about how starting out can be daunting with a cease the day vigor that made me smile. This is so me. I’ve always wanted to give sewing a try, but when I look at a sewing machine I feel a little overwhelmed. With the help of Cathy, maybe it is time for me to buy my first mechanical sewing machine and get started.

Cathy infused so much of her personality into this book. With personal stories from her life, it is almost impossible to not fall in love with both her and her work.

What you will learn in this book:

Types of fabric
Design patterns on material
Image transfers
Choose a machine & the basics of most sewing machines
Must have list of sewing supplies
Basics of how to sew
Stitches
Threads
Sewing by hand & hand sewn stitches
Using a seam ripper
10 purse/bag project ideas
10 wearables – including a dress, jacket, belt, etc.
10 home décor & craft projects – including place mats, a bed cover, a fabric collage, etc.

You can buy this book here: http://www.artfulsewing.com/

You can keep up with Cathy Cano-Murillo on a regular basis by checking out her blog “Diary of a Crafty Chica”: http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/.
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