Sewing Patterns: 200 Q&A: Questions Answered on Everything from Understanding Patterns to Making Alterations

Brand-new in Barron's growing series of Q&A needlecraft books, this title answers the most frequently-asked questions pertaining to the basics of sewing. A helpful guide for both beginners and experienced sewing enthusiasts, Sewing: 200 Q&A describes--

Choosing patterns

Needles, threads, and sewing equipment

Taking measurements

Laying out and cutting cloth

Stitching seams

Making your own patterns

Using a sewing machine, and much more.

The questions and answers are complemented with approximately 100 instructive color photos and illustrations.