Sewing Machine Secrets by Vasbinder, Nicole -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Contents How to use this book Glossary Section 1: Choosing Machines and Accessories

1: Types of Machines

Sewing machines

2: Sewing Machine Buyer’s Guide

Anatomy of a sewing machine Quality of construction Motor power and speed Common accessories and feet Common stitches Sewing machine features

3: Mechanical Versus Computerized

Mechanical machines Computerized machines

4: Sewing Machine Needles

Anatomy of a needle Needle sizes Types of needles

5: Threads

All-purpose threads Specialty threads

6: Attachments

Useful attachments

7: Sewing Machine Maintenance

Replacement parts Cleaning the machine Oiling the machine

Section 2: Sewing Machine Feet and How to Use Them

8: Basic Feet

Types of basic feet Using basic feet Topstitching and edgestitching Hems

9: Zipper Feet

Types of zipper feet Using a centered zipper Using an invisible zipper Using an exposed zipper

10: Button and Buttonhole Feet

Manual and sliding buttonhole feet Automatic buttonhole and button feet Buttonholes: manual Buttonholes: automatic Fancy buttonholes Stitching buttons and making buttonholes

11: Hemming

Types of hemming feet Blind hem Rolled hem Top-, edge- & coverstitch hem

12: Ruffles and Gathers

Types of ruffling and gathering feet Gathering fabric Pleating fabric Shirring fabric Ruffled and pleated trims

13: Seam Finishes

Types of seam finishing feet Overcast & flat-felled seams Serged seam French seam Bound seam

14: Embroidery and Quilting

Types of embroidery and quilting feet Appliqué Decorative stitches Monograms Free-motion embroidery Patchwork and piecing Flowers Circles

15: Specialty Fabrics

Types of specialty fabric feet Sewing leather and vinyl Sewing knits and velvet Quilting lofty fabrics Sewing patterned and slippery fabrics

16: Trims and Embellishments

Trim and embellishment feet Cording and couching Pintucks Piping and welting Sewing on trims Using the pearl and beading foot Lace trims How to make bias tape Bias binding Fringe and tailor tacks

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