Learn to Sew in 30 Minutes: Machine Sewing

Learn how to sew in 30 minute-lessons through a series of mini projects, building your skills and confidence as you work your way through the book.

Unlike conventional beginners’ guides, this book will get you making something straight away, without having to wade through pages of materials and basic techniques first. In addition, the quick little projects are usable, make great gifts for friends and family, are brilliant for using up scraps of fabric, and are ideal for fitting into a busy lifestyle whether you are looking after children, working or travelling.

Book Contents

Introduction
Sewing 101
Basic sewing box

KNOWING YOUR FABRICS
* Quilter's cotton Travel Neck Pillow
* Felt & non-woven fabric Coaster
* Linen Pincushion
* Canvas Dog Chew Toy
* Cotton rope Rope Bowl

USING INTERFACING
* Fusible interfacing Fabric Tray
* Making a boxed base Pot-Plant Bag
* Layering interfacing Card Wallet
* Sewn-in foam interfacing Spa Slippers

APPLIQUÉ & SURFACE STITCHING
* Easy appliqué & beginner FME Cloud Cushion
* Easy FME & introduction to fabric tubes Lavender Sleep Mask
* Intermediate FME & die-cutting FME appliqué  Autumn Leaf Garland
* Advanced FME & raggy appliqué  Autumn Leaf Garland
* Layered appliqué Koala Toy

QUILTING & PATCHING
* Quilting 101 Mug Rug
* Quilt sandwich & bias binding Mod Place Mat
* Wholecloth quilting Pot Holder
* (Cheats) English paper piecing Hexie Cushion
* Quilt as you go Tablet Case

HABERDASHERY IN FOCUS
* Attaching a brooch back 3D Flower
* Clasps, eyelets & tassels Bag charm
* Webbing & D-Ring Swivel Clips Camera Strap
* Attaching a zip Travel Keepsake Bag
* Bound-end zip #selfie Makeup Pouch

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
* Ultimate Fold-Up Tote Bag

Index
Acknowledgements