Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts by Magazine, Martha Stewart Living -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Introduction Getting Started Fabric Glossary

Thread Glossary Setting Up a Sewing Area Good Things for Sewing

Basic Techniques

Sewing

Basic Sewing Supplies Preparing Fabric for Sewing Essential Hand Stitches Anatomy of a Sewing Machine Essential Machine Stitches How to Sew a Basic Seam How to Sew Curves and Corners Seam-Finishing Techniques How to Sew a Hem

Appliqué

Basic Appliqué Supplies How to Appliqué by Hand How to Appliqué with a Sewing Machine How to Iron on Appliqué

Embroidery

Basic Embroidery Supplies How to Embroider by Hand Essential Hand-Embroidery Stitches The Cross-Stitch The French Knot The Running Stitch About Japanese Sashiko About Ribbon Embroidery About Machine Embroidery About Computer-Aided Embroidery

Quilting and Patchwork

Basic Quilting Supplies Choosing Fabrics How to Make a Basic Patchwork Quilt How to Make a Star-Pattern Patchwork How to Appliqué and Echo Quilt How Repair a Patchwork Quilt

Dyeing

Basic Dyeing Supplies How to Hand-Dye Fabrics How to Batik How to Fade and Overdye Fabric How to Create an Ombré Pattern

Printing

Basic Fabric-Printing Supplies How to Stamp on Fabric How to Block-Print on Fabric How to Stencil Fabric

Projects A to Z

Animals

Menswear Bunny Felted-Wool Animals Hand-Drawn Stuffed Creatures Sock Dogs

Aprons

Basic Linen Apron Crafter’s Apron Child’s Oilcloth Apron Dish-Towel Apron Adjustable Apron Baker’s Apron Faux-Bois Gardener’s Apron

Bags

Fabric-Pocket Tote Bag Raffia-Embroidered Tote Basic Canvas Tote Appliquéd Sea-Print Tote Miniature Felt Purses Embroidered Felt Handbag Iron-on Silhouettes Labels and Monograms Embroidered Circles Ombré Drawstring Pouches Cross-Stitch Silhouette Tote Oilcloth Lunch Bag Apple-Print Bag Pillowcase Bag Multicompart-Ment Bag

Bath Linens

Linen Shower Curtain Bias Tape–Embellished Towels Washcloth Puppets Hooded Towel Rain Slicker Shower Curtain Ribbon-Bordered Bath Mat Reversible-Border Shower Curtain

Bed Linens

Eyelet Overlay Eyelet Pillowcases Zigzag Embroidery Shell-Stamped French-Knotted Borders Rickrack Trim Linen Pillowcases Menswear Bedding Set Coordinated-Sheet Duvet Cover Flat-Sheet Duvet Running Stitch–Embroidered Bedding Sashiko-Edged Pillowcases Appliquéd Duvet Cover and Pillowcases

Bibs

Bias Tape–Embellished Bib Oilcloth Pocketed Bib

Blankets

Embroidery-Edged Basic Blanket Ribbon-Border Blanket Fringed Throw French-Knot Blanket Felted-Sweater Patchwork Blanket Double-Sided Receiving Blanket

Books

Leather Notebook and Checkbook Covers Felt Book Jackets Garden Journals Oilcloth Book Covers Appliquéd Number Book

Clothing

No-Sew Scalloped Wrap Skirt Easy Tube Dress A-Line Wrap Skirt Simple Sarong Sea-Print Sarong Hawaiian-Pattern Appliquéd Robe Baby Kimono Girl’s Shirt Dress Butterfly-Appliquéd Shawl Flower-Appliquéd Shirt Drawstring Pants

Coasters

Machine-Embroidered Faded Floral Fabrics Fringed Rickrack-Edged

Cozies

Menswear Water-Bottle Cozy Pie-Weight Hand Warmer Clucking-Egg Cozy

Curtains

Stenciled Curtains Linen-Edged Sheers Ribbon-Striped Sheers Tucked-Stripe Café Curtain Button-Tab Café Curtain Appliquéd Curtain Twill Tape–Embellished Curtain Pinch-Pleated Café Curtains

Decorative Pillows

Slipstitched Pillow Cover Envelope-Backed Pillow Cover Zippered Pillow Cover Double Flanges Ruffles Turkish Corners Piped Edges Pillow Trimmings Seashell-Printed Pillows Wraparound Pillow Bands Napkin Pillow Cover Tufted Cushion Pinch-Pleated Pillow Woven-Wool Pillow Covers Bird-Embroidered Pillows Falling-Leaf Pillow Covers Box Pillows and Cases Cross-Stitch Pillow Cover Tooth-Fairy Pillow Wedding-Ring Pillow Couched Pillow Bands Hand-Appliquéd Pillow Covers Drawstring Bolster Pin-Tuck Pillows Easy Tuxedo Pin-Tuck Pillow

Dolls

Hand-Sewn Dolls

Flowers

Flowering Branches Covered-Button Boutonniere Rickrack Flowers

Handkerchiefs

Rolled-Hem Handkerchiefs

Nursery

Quilted Crib Bumper Growth Chart Simple Felt Garland Shirt-Pocket Organizer Changing-Table Curtains

Organizers

Fabric-Topped Storage Boxes Velvet-Lined Jewelry Boxes Fabric-Wrapped Accordion Folders Ribbon-Striped Bulletin Board Falling-Leaves Felt Board Leather Coin Purse Wraparound Bulletin Board Pocketed Ottoman Cover Multiple-Pocket Bulletin Board

Pets

Quilted Dog Jacket Catnip Fish on a Pole Simple Dog Bed Ultrasuede Dog Coat Menswear Mice

Pincushions

Heirloom-Tomato Pincushions Strawberry Pincushions Mason-Jar Sewing Kit Felt-Leaf Notions

Pot Holders

Heart-Shaped Pot Holder Double-Pocketed Pot Holder

Quilts and Patchwork

Vintage-Handkerchief Quilt Menswear Patchwork Throw State Bird–Embroidered Quilt Tablecloth Quilt Vintage-Linen Patchwork Coverlet Dyed-Ticking Patchwork Quilt Quilted Suiting Coverlet Denim Patchwork Quilt Star-Pattern Patchwork Coverlet

Shades

Classic Roman Shade London Shade Easy Stenciled Shade Vine-Stenciled Shade Button-Up Window Shade

Slippers

Nature-Inspired Felt Slippers Felt Baby Shoes

Table Linens

Basic Linen Napkins Feather-Stamped Napkins Faded Florals Ombré Dyed Ticking Button Embroidery Bias-Tape Table Runner Ultrasuede Leaf Place Mats Fringed Table Runners Drawn-Thread Designs Drawn-Thread Table Runner Batik Table Linens Bleach-Batik Table Linens Linen Tablecloth Machine-Embroidered Place Mats Block-Print Table Linens Raffia-Embroidered Place Mats Doily Tablecloth Leather Table Mats

Upholstery

Basic Daybed Cover Upholstered Dining Chair Cushion-Top Blanket Chest Padded Headboard Upholstered Coffee Table Slipcovered Patio Daybed Reupholstered Camp Stools Easy Chaise Cushions Hawaiian-Pattern Stenciled Cushions Fitted Armchair Slipcovers Velvet Chair Skirt Slipcovered End Table Ombré Headboard Cover Simplest Bed Frame Slipcover

Wall Décor

Farmyard Appliqué Wall Hanging Embroidered Letter Sampler Framed Patchwork Star

Tools and Materials

Needles and Pins Measuring Tools Marking and Pattern-Making Tools Cutting Tools Adhesives Miscellaneous Trim Closures and Fasteners Pressings Tools

Tips and Extra Techniques

How to Select a Sewing Machine How to Make Bias Tape How to Finish Bias Tape Ends How to Install a Grommet How to Machine-Sew a Buttonhole How to Sew on a Flat Button How to Sew on a Shank Button How to Sew on a Snap How to Sew on a Hook and Eye How to Make Quilted Fabric How to Fix a Fallen Hem How to Repair a Ripped Seam How to Make Piping How to Patch a Hole

Web Patterns and Templates Sources Buyer’s Guide Index Projects by Technique

Appliqué Dyeing Embroidery No-Sew Printing Quilting and Patchwork Sewing

Photography Credits

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