Sewing for dummies

An instructional book geared toward individual readers' skill levels teaches the basics of ordinary mending, as well as the art of sewing one's own clothes and craft projects, and includes many time-saving tips and secrets from professional tailors. Introduction.Part I: Hardware and "Softwear" for Sewing.Chapter 1: Assembling Your Sewing Kit.Chapter 2: Selecting Fabric, Findings, and Interfacing.Chapter 3: Closing In on Threads and Other Closers.Chapter 4: Working with Patterns.Part II: Sewers! Start Your Engines!Chapter 5: Sewing 101.Chapter 6: Sewing Sensational Seams.Chapter 7: Hems and A-Ha's.Part III: Fashion Fundamentals.Chapter 8: Shaping Things Up.Chapter 9: Zippers and Company.Chapter 10: Sleeves: The Long and the Short of It.Chapter 11: A Pocket Full of Ideas.Chapter 12: Making the Little Black Dress.Part IV: Sewing for the Home.Chapter 13: Home Decor Sewing: The Cure for Decoraphobia.Chapter 14: Quick-Change Table Toppers.Chapter 15: Praiseworthy Pillows.Chapter 16: Wowing Up Your Windows.Chapter 17: Making Ho-hum Linens Luxurious.Chapter 18: Give Your Furnishings a Face-lift with Slipcovers.Part V: Alterations and Quick Fixes.Chapter 19: Too Short, Long, Tight, or Loose? 12 Ways to Fix It Quick.Chapter 20: Making Repairs on the Run.Part VI: The Part of Tens.Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Mixing Prints.Chapter 22: Ten Mistakes Beginners Often Make.Chapter 23: Ten Sewing Fundamentals to Remember.Appendix: Sewing Resources.Index.