May Martin’s Sewing Bible: 40 years of tips and tricks

May Martin’s Sewing Bible: 40 years of tips and tricks
May Martin

Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women’s Institute, May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares her tips and tricks, offering the ultimate beginners’ guide to sewing.Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing bible gives readers information on everything they need to know to get started with sewing.Providing all the essential background information on sewing, setting up your sewing space and detailed lists of all the equipment you’ll need; step-by-step instructions for over 40 projects; and a wealth of general sewing tips and techniques to help you finally master overlocking, seams, fastenings, hemming and much much more, with this book May will simplify all the skills and terms you need, demystify sewing and inspire you to unpack your sewing machine and have a go.It contains over 40 beautiful projects, including crafts, accessories, womenswear, kidswear, menswear and home furnishings. With a range of difficulties for each category – from super-easy but stylish ideas to get even the most nervous sewers started to more elaborate ideas for the aspiring sewer looking for a challenge.Inspiring, stylish and delightful, this book will make the perfect gift for Christmas.

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Photographer: Ali Allen

Stylist: Alice King

Hair and Make-up Artist: Sarah Matheson

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Source ISBN: 9780007573042

Ebook Edition © JULY 2014 ISBN: 9780007573059

Version: 2014-08-15

Contents

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Title Page (#ufefae939-a1a7-549a-b19b-ad1b38c62cb9)

Copyright

Introduction

TIPS & TRICKS

Where to Start

Equipment

Techniques

CRAFTS (#litres_trial_promo)

Table Runner (#litres_trial_promo)

Napkins & Napkin Rings (#litres_trial_promo)

Log Cabin Patchwork (#litres_trial_promo)

Express Bunting (#litres_trial_promo)

Doorway Puppet Theatre (#litres_trial_promo)

Hand Puppets (#litres_trial_promo)

Christmas Decorations (#litres_trial_promo)

Christmas Stocking (#litres_trial_promo)

Sewing Tidy Bag (#litres_trial_promo)

Pyramid Box (#litres_trial_promo)

HOME FURNISHINGS (#litres_trial_promo)

Cushions (#litres_trial_promo)

Roman Blind (#litres_trial_promo)

Curtains (#litres_trial_promo)

ACCESSORIES (#litres_trial_promo)

Snood (#litres_trial_promo)