Before you begin -- Sewing for today. Reasons to sew ; Finding what flatters -- Understanding patterns. Selecting a pattern ; The pattern envelope ; Inside the envelope -- A buyer's guide. Fabric and notions ; Sewer's tools ; Sewing machines ; A place to sew -- A perfect fit. Measuring your body ; Pattern adjustments -- Universal basics. Pattern cutting ; Preparing to sew ; Machine sewing ; Seams and seam finishes ; Sewing with your scissors ; Sewing with a serger ; Sewing with your iron ; Hand sewing -- Sewing techniques. Using a serger ; Facings and interfacings ; Darts, tucks, pleats, and gathers ; Edgings ; Collars ; Sleeves and cuffs ; Waistlines ; Pockets ; Hems ; Closures ; Trims and decorations ; Tailoring the speed way -- Sewing on special fabrics. General guidelines ; Stabilizers ; Special fabrics -- Patternless projects.
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