Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques

Cutwork, trapunto quilting and decorative one-step smocking:

If you want to get creative with your sewing machine.

If you want to extend the potential of your sewing machine.

If you want to get more professional results with your sewing machine.

Here are a few of the options:

• Expand your embroidery repertoire beyond the built-in stitches or computerized designs already on your sewing machine.
  
• Use your sewing machine to experiment with free motion embroidery.
  
• Create "shark's teeth" with your sewing machine for decorating hems and cuffs.
  
• Learn ten types of appliqué you can do with your sewing machine
  
• Make double satin-stitched scallops with your sewing machine.
  
• Finish your heirloom projects with single or double wing hemstitching.

And with all this fun comes great tips on getting to know your sewing machine.

Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques
By Nancy Bednar & JoAnn Pugh-Gannon