| Our FREE beginners' guide to basic sewing equipment and
techniques - get your copy now! |
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you are about to embark on your first sewing project or have just a little sewing
experience and would like to master the basics, then this free starter kit is for you! In
this handy resource we introduce you to the basic sewing equipment that you will need to
get started and familiarise you with other materials and sewing tools that you are likely
to come across when making soft furnishings. |
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main objective of the guide though is to help you master the key stitches and seams that
form the basis of any sewing project. We have also included a glossary for reference and
some of Wendy's top sewing and workroom tips. Its all completely free so there's no to to
get started now! |
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| Overview |
| Basic
Sewing Equipment and Techniques is the first of two introductory sewing guides available
from SimplyFurnishings.com. It is available free of charge
and can be downloaded in a matter of seconds, or viewed directly from our website and
printed out ready for use in your sewing workroom! We hope that you will find this guide
useful and that it will inspire you to learn more about making your own beautiful soft
furnishings. |
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| This section is divided into two
sections, the first part deals with basic sewing equipment and contains information on the
sewing equipment needed to you get started. It is presented in alphabetical order with
diagrams for extra clarification. Some of this equipment you will probably already have to
hand, but I have found that there are a few extra items that prove invaluable. They
guarantee a better finished article, save a great deal of time in the long run and are
clearly well worth the financial investment. |
| The second part deals with
details of some of the soft furnishing ancillary materials that I use on a daily basis and
that you may well feel are worth buying ‘in bulk’ if you are going to do a lot
of sewing. It is much more expensive to have to buy ancillary materials by the metre or in
small amounts. You may well feel the extra convenience of having all you need readily to
hand is worth the extra initial outlay. Again the items are listed alphabetically with
illustrations for extra clarification when necessary. |
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| The guides have been written
clearly and concisely for ease of use but do contain some technical terms that you will
need to understand before progressing. These terms are frequently used in the world of
interior design and the making of soft furnishings. Our glossary should help you to
understand these words which we use frequently and to help you to become conversant with
them. |
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| The Stitch and Seam Library is
set out in two sections, each organised in alphabetical order. The first will explain with
clear diagrams the types of seams that are used in the Teach Yourself Guides. The second,
will introduce you to stitches that are used in the making of soft furnishings, along with
some basic sewing stitches which you are probably already conversant with. Clear
descriptions of their uses and illustrations will enable you to master these few easy
stitches, and give you the confidence you need. |
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| This is to give you a taster of
some of the ‘tricks of the trade’ I have found invaluable over the years in
making soft furnishings both for my clients, my friends and family and for my own home.
Many more are included in the Teach Yourself Guides, but here are a few of my top
favourites! |
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| Once you have
explored this free beginner's guide and mastered the basic techniques, you should feel
ready to learn about some of the more specialist sewing techniques used in making soft
furnishings. Our second introductory guide Soft
Furnishings Sewing Techniques will help you develop these skills and is available for
just £7.99 / $16.50. |
| With the help of these handy
resources you should have everything you need to begin making your own beautiful soft
furnishings with confidence. To find out more about our comprehensive step-by-step guides,
select a soft furnishings project from the list at the top left of this page. |
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