It's National Sewing Month! | Hunterdon County

1) Mend it better: creative patching, darning, and stitching

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Welcome to the new face of mending! Don't hide patches, make them into bold, beautiful embellishments. Repair holes with colorful thread and a creative darning stitch or use fun embroidery to bring new life to a stained shirt. With detailed step-by-step photography, Kristin Roach teaches you a wide range of patching, darning, and repair stitches using both hand and machine sewing. Revive your wardrobe with these traditional mending techniques to make...

2) Sewing face masks, scrub caps, arm slings, and more: practical projects for comfort and care

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Herbertson, Angie

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"Anyone can learn how to create these thoughtful projects with a purpose, which can be easily made and then gifted or donated to those who need them most! [This book] features 14 easy and intentional sewing projects that range in difficulty and are thoughtful, practical, and important. From face masks and scrub caps to a wheelchair caddy, arm sling, fidget blanket, adult bib, lap quilt, tab blankie, and so much more, you'll not only learn how to sew...

3) You and your sewing machine: a sewist's guide to troubleshooting, maintenance, tips & techniques

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Tobisch, Bernie

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"From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems. Perfect for sewists and quilters of all levels, this friendly approach to learning about and troubleshooting your sewing machine gives you the tools you need to sew and quilt with less frustration and better results!"--Provided by publisher.

4) The new sewing essentials

5) Sew with me: 60 fun & easy projects to make your own fabulous décor and accessories

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Nelson, Brandy

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Provides an introduction to the tools and techniques of sewing and offers easy projects for such items as a crossbody bag, unicorn pin, cupcake key chain, shooting star t-shirt, monster puppet, and cozy pillowcase.

6) Improv sewing: 101 fast, fun, and fearless projects

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Blum, Nicole

7) The complete photo guide to slipcovers: transform your furniture with classic or casual covers

8) Weekend sewing: more than 40 projects and ideas for inspired stitching

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Ross, Heather

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Weekend Craft

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More than just a pair of days, a weekend is also a state of mind-a feeling of relaxation and freedom to immerse ourselves fully in a favorite activity. In Weekend Sewing, designer Heather Ross presents creative projects for clothing, accessories, and home items that can be made in a weekend or less. Some, like the Quick Garden Gloves and Ruby's Bloomers, take a few hours; others, like the Weekend-Away Travel Bag and Trapeze Sundress, require a day...

9) The complete photo guide to window treatments: do-it-yourself draperies, curtains, valances, swags, and shades

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"Step-by-step instructions for 50 projects, including valances, swags, cornices, draperies, and shades. Skills taught include measuring the window, cutting the fabric, sewing, and installing. More than 500 photos and diagrams. Index"--Provided by publisher.

10) Sewing projects in an afternoon

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Mickey, Susan E

11) Katrin Cargill's curtain bible

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Cargill, Katrin

12) Make, sew and mend: traditional techniques to sustainably maintain and refashion your clothes

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Banner, Bernadette

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"Learn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved Historical Fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner. Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner's signature voice will guide you through all the traditional stitches and techniques you need to extend the life of your favorite...

13) 101 ways to use your first sewing machine

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Dubicki, Elizabeth

14) Sewing essentials

15) Singer sewing step-by-step

16) Curtains, draperies & shades

17) Singer: the complete photo guide to sewing

18) Sewing machine magic: make the most of your machine

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Lincecum, Steffani

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Sewing "expert Steffani Lincecum shares 30+ years of experience on how to handle a sewing machine with greater ease and confidence, and explains how to easily find and use the right presser feet and other accessories for your machine, whether you purchased it at retail or found it at a yard sale."--Page 4 of cover.

19) Understanding and using a sewing machine

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Corrigan, Nicola

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Many people have a sewing machine tucked away in a corner, but little understanding of how to use it. With accessible and clear instructions, this book takes you on a journey, teaching and building upon basic skills to build up a repertoire of techniques and ideas, until you are a confident and creative sewer, able to design and adapt your own ideas and develop an individual sewing style. This new guide to understanding your sewing machine includes...

20) Sewing for the absolute beginner

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Smith, Caroline

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Absolute Beginner Craft

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This clear and easy-to-follow guide is the ideal tool for the complete beginner to machine sewing. It is packed with sewing expert Caroline Smith's helpful advice and 25 exciting projects, ranging from pillows and curtains, to an apron, children's playtime tepee and tote bag. It covers all the equipment, tools, terminology and techniques a beginner needs to know, guiding readers from the basic hand stitches right through to more complex techniques....