Step-by-Step sewing reference photographed in full detail.

Whether you're a novice or a pro, this comprehensive sewing guide will be the one source you turn to over and over. You'll find answers to all your sewing questions for both clothing construction and home decorating.

• Professional advice for choosing patterns, fabrics, notions, and sewing equipment.
• Foolproof techniques for successful sewing, using both serger and conventional machine.
• Home decorating projects, including window treatments, pillows, bedding and table decor.

Like any other art or craft, sewing begins with basic techniques. The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing gives you the essential information you need for both apparel and home decorating projects. In addition to basic techniques, specialty sewing topics, such as tailoring, sewing activewear and sewing for children, are also included.

The Guide contains three major sections, the first titled "Getting Started." This section gives you information on sewing machines, sergers, other sewing equipment, sewing notions and patterns.

The second section, "Sewing Techniques," features the basic techniques for almost any garment you sew including fitting, seams, darts, gathering, sleeves, collars, waistbands, cuffs, and closures.

Techniques required for home decorating projects are also covered in this section and then applied in the third section.

The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing
By Singer