The Great British Sewing Bee: The Techniques: All the Essential Tips, Advice and Tricks You Need to Improve Your Sewing Skills, Whatever Your Level....

Starting with the basics, from how to use a sewing machine and understand paper patterns, to knowing your fabrics and how to achieve that perfect finish – this is a go-to guide that you will keep referring back too.With a section that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you'll be able to choose from a variety of projects that will ease you into the world of sewing.....

Sew Your Own Dolls: 25 stylish dolls to make and personalize

In Sew Your Own Dolls there are girl dolls and boy dolls, casual dolls and fancy dolls, and even a doll in pyjamas! There are four basic body and head shapes and infinite possibilities for making them unique. Maggie is going shopping wearing a chic navy dress coat and carrying a glitter clutch bag, Louisa is having a casual day and is dressed in jeans, a flannel shirt and baseball shoes, and dapper Hugo is a cool sailor in a striped top with tattooed arms. There is a doll for everyone, and each one has full-size templates for the body shapes and outfits, and simple step-by-step artworks and instructions to help you on your way – the only difficult part is choosing which one to make first!...

Children's Learn to Sew Book: 35 easy and fun things to sew and embroider

These 35 brilliant sewing projects have been specially designed for children aged 7 and upwards. In the Terrific Toys chapter, you’ll find juggling animals, sock monsters and rag dolls, while in Fashion Fun, there are gorgeous bags, hair accessories and more. Next, discover some Delightful Decorations – from hanging felt stars to pretty lavender bags. Finally, Gifts and Cards is packed with ideas, such as the finger puppet cards, felt egg cosies or the sausage dog draft excluder. The sewing techniques explain every stitch needed and all the instructions and cute step-by-step artworks are easy to follow......