Log In
Or create an account ->
Imperial Library
Home
About
News
Upload
Forum
Help
Login/SignUp
Index
Sewing Checklist
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Sewing?
What Is Sewing?
Reasons to Take Up Sewing
To explore your independence
Sewing helps protect the environment
Sewing is cost effective
Sewing allows you to create your own personal style
Sewing allows you to replicate
Go against the stereotypes
Sewing skills will always be relevant
Sewing feels great
What Are Your Sewing Goals?
Chapter 2: Basics of Sewing Machines
Types of Sewing Machines
Blue Tip/Singer/Q Needle
European 130/705HJ
American 15 x 1DE
130/705H or 15 x 1DE American
Grouping Sewing Machines by Functionality
Straight nose sewing machine
Overlock machine
Coating machine
Collared machine
Bastera machine
Docking machine
Button machine
Buttonhole machine
Closing machine
Elastic machine
Cutting machine
Parts of the Sewing Machine
Graduation wheel
Stitch selection buttons
Reverse lever
Coil holder
Presser foot
Sewing plate
Bobbin holders
How to Choose a Sewing Machine
What sewing level am I at?
What purpose will my sewing machine have?
What brand should I choose?
Mechanical or electrical?
What do I do if I am stuck between two similar models?
What to Know Before Buying an Old Sewing Machine
Chapter 3: Types of Sewing
Machine Sewing
Hand Sewing
Embroidery
Cross-Stitching
Appliqué
Chapter 4: Tools You Need to Get Started
What to Include in Your Hand Sewing Kit
Sewing needles
Pins
Needle threader
Seam ripper
Tape measure
Shears
Gridded ruler
Sharpener
Seam gauge
Fabric markers
Thimble
Thread
How to Create Your Own Machine Sewing Kit
Sewing machine
Bobbins
Presser foot
Zipper foot
Screwdriver
Small brush
Storage
How to Choose the Right Fabric
Cotton
Cotton jersey
Linen
Silk
Wool
Polyester
Cutting Tools
Scissors
Rotary cutter
Seam ripper
Pressing Tools
Ironing board
Steam iron
Mini iron
Pressing cloths
Pressing hams
Folding pen
Chapter 5: Basic Sewing Patterns
Basting
Back Stitching
Whip Stitch
Basic Cross-Stitch
Chapter 6: Getting Ready to Sew
You Are Ready to Sew!
Threading Your Machine
How to Prepare the Fabric
Pre-shrink the fabric
How to check the grain of the fabric
Prepare the Pattern
How to Cut the Fabric
Selecting a Pattern
Pattern layout
Cutting Line
Marking
Sewing a Seam
Zigzag seam
Stitch and pink seam
French seam
Hong Kong seam
Threading and Tension
Threading the Bobbin
Tension
Signs of mismatched tension
Start Stitching
How to Use the Hand Wheel
Cut loose
Securing the stitches
Stitching a straight line
Stitching a curved line
Turning the corner
Chapter 7: Taking Accurate Measurements
Preparations before Sewing
Fabric layout
Stretching it back into shape
Stretch of fabric vs. grain
Fabric cutting
Marking Pieces
Pillow Cover Measurements
Standard pillows
Square pillows
Queen size pillows
King size pillows
Garment Measurements
Long sleeved dress with skirt
Short sleeved dress with straight skirt
Bias cut camisole
Cap-sleeved blouse
Long sleeved blouse with tie
Long sleeved shirt/blouse
Short sleeved shirt/blouse
Softly gathered skirt
A-line skirt
Straight skirt
Bermuda shorts
Capri pants
Full length pants
How to Take Accurate Body Measurements
Height
Bust
Waist
High bust
Hip
Chapter 8: Common Mistakes Sewing Beginners Make
Starting on a really expensive sewing machine
Using the wrong tools on a project
Working on more than one project at a go
Buying patterns that have to be altered
Buying a lot of things before getting started
Downloading complex patterns with no guide
Not taking time to learn a sewing machine
Ignoring fabric suggestions on patterns
Chapter 9: Using Your Machine’s Stitch Functions
Chapter 10: The Special Techniques of Sewing
Hemming
Use of two threads to create a gathering
Appliqué work
French seam
Flat-felled seams
Bias bound seams
Using a rotary cutter
Princess seams
Pressing and ironing
Clipping corners and curves
Stay stitching
Fussy cutting
Use of bar tracks
Chapter 11: Machine Maintenance
Procedure of Sewing Machine Maintenance
Accessories Required for Maintenance
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Common Sewing Problems
Can you repair your sewing machine if it encounters minor problems?
Breaking needles
Not-threading
Unprofessional seams
Undue noise when active
Grandma’s Sewing Hacks
Chapter 13: 10 Sewing Projects
Oven Gloves
Tablecloth
Fabric Storage Box
Multi-Purpose Tool Organizer
Plain Shirt
Basic Pajama Pants
Hot Water Bottle Cover
Table Runner
Red Carpet Dress in 20 Minutes
Multi-Purpose Bag
Conclusion
Sewing Checklist
← Prev
Back
Next →
← Prev
Back
Next →