Hand Sewing for Beginners: Learn How to Sew by Hand and Perform Basic Mending and Alterations

was more a pamphlet than a book with very poor quality photographs as illustrations It was more a pamphlet than a book with very poor quality photographs as illustrations.. Good Read. mom Great beginner skills. The pictures made it easier to understand. I would recommend this for anyone who doesn't know how to sew by hand and wants to try it.. "One Star" according to Kelly Smith. The book was tiny for the price. The print was as tiny as the book. Not worth the money.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to hand sew and make your own repairs and alterations then Hand Sewing for Beginners; Learn How to Sew by Hand and Perform Basic Mending and Alterations, by Florence Schultz is the book for you. You will feel like you have your very own sewing tutor sitting next to you guiding you through each lesson. Florence covers what supplies you should have in your sewing kit, the different types of thread and needles, and how to sew basic hand stitches and repairs. This book is written for beginners, but anyone who wants to learn hand sewing techniques will find this book a valuable resource. In this comprehensive reference book you will learn the following skills: • How to choose the correct thread and needle for your hand sewing projects • How to sew basic hand sewing stitches such as the basting stitch, running, stitch, back stitch, and more… • How to hem a pair of pants • How to hem a skirt and dress • How to repair a seam • How to reinforce a seam • How to sew a French seam • How to repair a rip in knit and woven fabric • How to sew on a flat button and a shanked button • How to add or repair a lining in a purse or bag • How to create gathers • How to create three types of pleats Each lesson includes step by step easy to understand instructions as well as large clear i