Have you ever left a beautiful piece of fabric in the store because you

weren t sure how to handle it? Does it seem to take you a long time to

nsert a zipper correctly? Have you put off buying a serger or a new

sewing machine because you aren t sure what to look for?

~ No matter how long we ve been sewing, we can always come up with

a question about a tool or a technique. It may be something we ve never

tried before, or it may just be something we ve forgotten. ~ I think this

book can help you, no matter what your sewing level. You can find very

basic information, such as how to stitch a straight seam and how to tie

a good knot for hand sewing. You can also earn advanced techniques

such as stitching a double welt pocket in a acket and adjusting a skirt

pattern so that the zipper extends to the top of the waistband. Use the

charts in the back for quick reference on everything from the best

needle to the right pattern size. ~ Share your love of sewing! Use what

you already know and what you learn from this book to teach someone

else to sew. Join a sewing group. Organize a volunteer project to sew for

charity. You ll find it s "sew" rewarding.