Sew On : All You Need to Know to Start Sewing and Serging Today!

The author ofSew Fast Sew Easyand the pioneer of hip sewing, Elissa Meyrich has perfected the art of teaching sewing in her popular New York City workshops. Now anyone can learn her essential rules for mastering basic sewing skills. With step-by-step directions for five easy projects and tips from the garment industry to help you learn,Sew Onalsoincludes: --Full-size patterns and complete step-by-step directions for a wrap dress, a basic t-shirt, easy pants, an iPod holder, and box cushion --The ins and outs of how to use a sewing machine and a serger --What to look for when buying a commercial pattern --Understanding fabric personality--buying the right fabric --The foolproof way to cut out your projects --Checklists and a complete glossary So power up your machine, thread your serger, and let Elissa show you how easy sewing can be!