The Complete Sewing Machine Handbook

by Karen Kunkel

Stop right here--for the last, best word in buying, maintaining, updating, and using your sewing machine! Get all the details you need, from what to look for in a new machine, to what accessories will help you complete a task, to all the experts' tricks of the trade. This full-service guide--spiral-bound to make it simple to use--covers every step of the process. Close-up color photographs focus on every item discussed, and show you every stitch--straight stitch, zigzag, and variations, buttonholes, decorative stitches, and more. See how to select needles and thread, and add decorative touches to whatever you sew. Bonus: a troubleshooting guide for every sewing problem you'll face. 160 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK.

Genres: Sewing

160 pages, Spiral-bound

First published June 30, 1998

Reviews

[Erika Mulvenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although the bits about computerized machines are outdated, the rest of the information is still great for learning how to use your mechanical sewing machine. A good beginning book for anyone learning to use a sewing machine for the first time.

[Alessandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful introductory guide to using a sewing machine, with color photo illustrations.

[J Crossley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a comprehensive sewing machine book.