She Conv plate © Step-by-e Dep Beginner’ o Guide with 25 F ‘abulous Original by diana rupp Designs, Including 10 Patterns hee , ae Prati Nee taeThis book is for my mom and my great-grandma Hallie, Jor teaching me how to sew. Copyright © 2007 by Diana Rupp lustrations copyright © 2007 by Lena Corwin Additional illustrations by James Wil Photography copyright © 2007 by Andres Chu Additional photogriphy by Joel Tippie andl Tod Seelie Photo stylist: Kayte Terry All rights reserved. No pontion of this book may he eeproduced—mechanically electronically, of by any other means. induding photocopying—without writen permission the publisher, Published simultaneously in Canada by Thoms Allen & Son Limited. This book references websites that may be of interest to the reader. Every effort has heen made to ensure that the information about these websites is correct and up to date as of press time Library of Congress Cataloging: in-Publicaion Data Rupp, Diana SEW: sew everything workshop : the complete step-by-step beginner's guide with 25 fabulous ceiginal designs, including. 10 patterns / by Diana Rupp. ~ Ist ed. Box of partems attached to book. ISBN-13: 978-0-7011-3975-7 the.) 1. Sewing--Amateurs’ manuals. 2. Dressmaking-Panems. 1. Title TT705R74 2007 046,.2-de22 160 Design: Janet Vicaria with Munira AL-Khali Workman books are available at special discounts when purchased in bull for premiums and sales promotions as well as for fundraising or educational use. Special editions or book excempts can ako be created to specification, For de ails, contact the Special Sales Director at the address below WORKMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. 225 Varick Street New York, NY 100141381 Printed in China First printing October 2007 109876543Part 1 Learning ta Sew INTRODUCTION ........- vee 10 coapren tt JE0/{0 UD. Prep aring Your Space * Getting Organized * Building a Sewing Kit: The Essential Tools + Shopping for Your Dream Machine » Playing Matchmaker: (Wo)man and Machine ceri TROL, SOW es ssccssosorerseconavesvssrssvseersesyee ‘The Anatomy of a Sewing Machine * Parts at Phy * Hands-on Practice * Start Your Engines: Your First Seam * Meet the Stitches * Conquering Tension * Zen and the Art of Sewing Machine Maintenance * Quiz matorial mattore CHAPTER 3 Fiber First * Like a Virgin: Shopping for Your First Projects * Thinking Outside the Bolt + Pushing Your Skills + Drape Expectations + Lessons from the Color Wheel « The Ten Fabric Commandments * Sometimes a Great Notion * Fabric Store Treasure Hunt CHAPTER 4 10 Ean srerrmenimsmapesanen aneaes ae Anatomy of a Pattern + How to Measure Up + ‘The Eight-Step Program: From Prepping the Material and Pattern, to Layout, Pinning, Cutting, and Marking + Working with Directional Fabrics * Cheat Sheet of Patern Symbols auenes {he sewing playbook ..... seveseesnes 83 Seam-ingly Beautiful * Pressing Matters + Finishing School: Trimming, Clipping, and Notch ing * Shaping Up: Making Darts, Easestitching, Gathering, and Interfacing * Tailoring and Fitting * Cheating the Pattern * Getting Closure: Hems, Zippers, and Buttons