Jan Saunders Maresh

Learn the basic skills and techniques you need for successful hand and machine sewing Over the past ten years, interest in sewing has grown. If want to learn how to sew or to improve your skills, Sewing For Dummies is the book you need to get started. This complete guide to sewing basics teaches you basic hand stitches and sewing machine operation, with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. You'll work your way forward to develop the skills to create or repair clothing and furnishings that fit your personal style, your measurements, and your aesthetic. Find great patterns in stores and online, give thrift store finds new life, and learn about cool new fabrics and sewing trends. You'll also get an overview of common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, so you can take up this relaxing, creative hobby with confidence. A full-color insert brings the text to life. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you use your new skills to create wonderful handmade pieces. Learn hand and machine sewing skills, starting with the basics and working your way upChoose the right sewing machine for your needs and follow step-by-step tutorials to master its useMakes repairs and alterations to keep your wardrobe currentLearn about online sewing resources and get ideas for finding fabric and patterns This Dummies guide will help anyone who wants to learn basic sewing skills or brush up on what they already know. Sew a button back on your jacket, make pillowcases from an old dress, alter that great vintage dress to fit like a glove, and complete any other sewing projects you can dream up.

Nähen will gelernt sein und das geht am besten mit Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen. Die Autorin Janice Maresh weiht Sie in die Grundlagen des Nähens und Schneiderns ein, zeigt Ihnen, welches Handwerkszeug Sie benötigen, und erklärt Ihnen, wie Sie Schnittmuster lesen. Sie werden sehen, wie einfach es ist, modische Stücke ganz nach Ihrem eigenen Geschmack zu nähen. Fortgeschrittene finden nicht nur Tipps und Tricks, wie sie Taschen, Ärmel & Co. passend gestalten, sie erhalten auch Anregungen für stilvolle Dekoprojekte. Außerdem erfahren Sie, wie Sie ihre Kleidung ausbessern und verschönern und wie Sie die häufigsten Fehler beim Nähen vermeiden.

Want to have homebuyers knocking down your door? Home Staging For Dummies delivers all the secrets to making your home stand out, sell faster, and bring in more money! It shows you how to make improvements room by room and generate a higher profit in the most cost- and time-effective way. Featuring eight full-color pages of instructive before-and-after photos, this completely practical guide demonstrates how and why to eliminate clutter, make repairs, arrange furnishings, and pave the way for buyers to make an emotional connection to your house. You’ll get a handle on what buyers want and how to show it to them, find plenty of do-it-yourself tasks that add real value to your home, and get tips on producing photos of your home that will have buyers craving to see more! Discover how to: See your home as prospective buyers will see itKnow what needs doing and what doesn’tMaster the three-step home staging processAdd real value to your home without breaking the bankDecide whether to DIY or call in the prosCreate curb appealMake a great first impression with a beautiful entrywaySpruce up your kitchen, bathroom, living, and dining roomsTurn your bedrooms into a buyer’s dreamWhip your mechanicals into top shapeAvoid staging nightmares Get top dollar for your home — all you need is a little help from Home Staging For Dummies!