Tova Opatrny

Professor Pincushion's Beginner Guide to Sewing: Garment Making for Nervous Newbies Tova Opatrny

Start sewing in no time with basics broken down to the simplest form! Popular social platforms -- like Etsy, Pinterest, and YouTube -- and shows like Project Runway brought a wave of DIY enthusiasts and newcomers to sewing. While it's easy to fall in love with the world of DIY, it is not always newcomer-friendly. It can be challenging to find the information needed to learn how to sew, much less start a clothing project. Professor Pincushion's Beginner Guide to Sewing is part textbook, part how-to, and all cheeky fun. Perfect for anyone interested in learning how to make clothes, the book assumes the reader has no sewing experience and breaks everything down to its simplest form, making it easy for anyone to follow along. In typical Professor Pincushion style, the tone is lightened with humor to provide an enjoyable learning experience. Beginning with an overview of sewing tools and supplies, she covers topics like using a sewing machine, reading commercial patterns, and basic garment sewing techniques. Then she dives into projects, which gradually increase in difficulty, allowing new sewers to build up their skills and knowledge. The "final boss" of projects in this book? A pair of pajama shorts and a t-shirt. - Five key garment projects to get readers started and build confidence - Accompanying videos further illustrate the how-to concepts - Tova's humorous and lighthearted vibe makes sewing fun