Threads Sew Smarter, Better & Faster: 894 Sewing Tips, Fitting Fixes, and Handy Techniques

Unearth over 800 sewing tricks and sneak them up your hand-sewn sleeve. Did you know you could use washable crayon, instead of messy chalk, to mark fabric? Or that there’s a better way to re-attach a button, mark a pattern, or make a quick alteration? These insider tidbits, and many more, are revealed in Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster. Written by the editors, contributors, and even readers of the wildly-popular Threads magazine, this all-in-one resource is bursting at the seams with over 800 tips, tricks, techniques, shortcuts, and advice for sewing everything and anything your heart desires. (Bursting at the seams, indeed, but that’s okay because you’ll learn how to fix any seam!)

Organized in an easy-to-navigate format for both quick reference and leisurely reading, Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster is the perfect reference for stitchers of all levels. From a basic lesson in how-to-thread-a-needle to sewing repairs, fitting techniques to advanced tricks from tailors and couture workshops, you’ll find the perfect method for matching a solution to nearly any problem.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Hem pants evenly every time with this clever technique
  • Apply sewing shortcuts specifically designed for quilters
  • Stitch an intricate pattern or simply fine-tune your basic skills
  • And much, much more as well as dozens of photos to look-and-learn from!

Yes, you can master the mechanics of sewing, you can maximize and maintain your workspace, you can work with patterns and templates, and you can even go green as you reduce, repurpose, and recycle. Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster will give you the insider’s edge you’ve always dreamed of.

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Threads Sew Smarter, Better & Faster: 894 Sewing Tips, Fitting Fixes, and Handy Techniques

Unearth over 800 sewing tricks and sneak them up your hand-sewn sleeve. Did you know you could use washable crayon, instead of messy chalk, to mark fabric? Or that there’s a better way to re-attach a button, mark a pattern, or make a quick alteration? These insider tidbits, and many more, are revealed in Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster. Written by the editors, contributors, and even readers of the wildly-popular Threads magazine, this all-in-one resource is bursting at the seams with over 800 tips, tricks, techniques, shortcuts, and advice for sewing everything and anything your heart desires. (Bursting at the seams, indeed, but that’s okay because you’ll learn how to fix any seam!)

Organized in an easy-to-navigate format for both quick reference and leisurely reading, Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster is the perfect reference for stitchers of all levels. From a basic lesson in how-to-thread-a-needle to sewing repairs, fitting techniques to advanced tricks from tailors and couture workshops, you’ll find the perfect method for matching a solution to nearly any problem.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Hem pants evenly every time with this clever technique
  • Apply sewing shortcuts specifically designed for quilters
  • Stitch an intricate pattern or simply fine-tune your basic skills
  • And much, much more as well as dozens of photos to look-and-learn from!

Yes, you can master the mechanics of sewing, you can maximize and maintain your workspace, you can work with patterns and templates, and you can even go green as you reduce, repurpose, and recycle. Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster will give you the insider’s edge you’ve always dreamed of.

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Threads Sew Smarter, Better & Faster: 894 Sewing Tips, Fitting Fixes, and Handy Techniques

Threads Sew Smarter, Better & Faster: 894 Sewing Tips, Fitting Fixes, and Handy Techniques

by Editors of Threads
Threads Sew Smarter, Better & Faster: 894 Sewing Tips, Fitting Fixes, and Handy Techniques

Threads Sew Smarter, Better & Faster: 894 Sewing Tips, Fitting Fixes, and Handy Techniques

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Unearth over 800 sewing tricks and sneak them up your hand-sewn sleeve. Did you know you could use washable crayon, instead of messy chalk, to mark fabric? Or that there’s a better way to re-attach a button, mark a pattern, or make a quick alteration? These insider tidbits, and many more, are revealed in Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster. Written by the editors, contributors, and even readers of the wildly-popular Threads magazine, this all-in-one resource is bursting at the seams with over 800 tips, tricks, techniques, shortcuts, and advice for sewing everything and anything your heart desires. (Bursting at the seams, indeed, but that’s okay because you’ll learn how to fix any seam!)

Organized in an easy-to-navigate format for both quick reference and leisurely reading, Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster is the perfect reference for stitchers of all levels. From a basic lesson in how-to-thread-a-needle to sewing repairs, fitting techniques to advanced tricks from tailors and couture workshops, you’ll find the perfect method for matching a solution to nearly any problem.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Hem pants evenly every time with this clever technique
  • Apply sewing shortcuts specifically designed for quilters
  • Stitch an intricate pattern or simply fine-tune your basic skills
  • And much, much more as well as dozens of photos to look-and-learn from!

Yes, you can master the mechanics of sewing, you can maximize and maintain your workspace, you can work with patterns and templates, and you can even go green as you reduce, repurpose, and recycle. Threads Sew Smarter, Better, & Faster will give you the insider’s edge you’ve always dreamed of.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781621137979
Publisher: Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 02/18/2014
Pages: 336
Product dimensions: 8.08(w) x 9.87(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author


Threads is at the heart of a loyal and engaged sewing community and is the premier magazine in the U.S. offering high-quality sewing content to more than 800,000 brand fans and more than 255,000 unique visitors to the Threads and Craftstylish sites

Table of Contents


Introduction        
 Part 1: Materials & More             
Fabric    
Thread   
Other Materials   
 Part 2: Sew Essentials    
Techniques and Methods            
Shortcuts           
Tricks    
 Part 3: Mastering the Mechanisms           
Machines           
Tools                 
Sewing Aids                   
 Part 4: Maximizing and Maintaining Your Workspace        
Workspace Setup                       
Storage                         
Organization       
Clean Up            
 Part 5: Working With Patterns and Templates
Marking             
Cutting   
Patterns             
Templates          
 Part 6: Fitting and Hems
Flawless Fitting              
Blouses and Shirts                     
Below the Waist
Hems                 
 Part 7: Prevention and Repair      
Prevention         
Repair    
 Part 8: Go Green - Reduce, Repurpose, Recycle  
Revamp Your Wardrobe             
Something Old = Something New            
Great Gifts!        
Needles and Threads      
Clever Repurposing Solutions     
Unconventional Sewing Aids and Tools  
 Part 9: Fun With “Flair”                
 Part 10: Just for Quilters
Workspace Matters        
Working Materials           
Tools and Quilting Aids  
Techniques and Methods            
Protect and Repair         
 Contributors’ Bios
 Index
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