You'll turn to this resource again and again The Ultimate Sewing Bible is THE essential guide to sewing, providing hundreds of illustrations and instructions that make the learning process simple. Divided into seven sections to cover each skill, it offers ample opportunities for variations that the more advanced stitcher will enjoy putting into play. From choosing the right machine and picking fabrics to reading dressmaking patterns and altering existing garments, from sewing simple napkins to constructing a slipcover and upcycling fabrics and trimmings, this stylish and contemporary...

"A comprehensive book that belongs on every crafts shelf." --Booklist
The latest fashion magazines are full of crocheted pieces, but beginning stitchers looking to tap into the trend might not know where to start. Ultimate Crochet Bible is the ideal guide for anyone casting the first time, but is also the definitive reference for more experienced practitioners who just need to brush up on a technique. Filled with more than 400 images, it explains exactly how to create garments, jewelry, accessories, and more, from the basic chain stitch to finishing touches like a...

This is the one-stop resource for both beginning and accomplished knitters alike
Sharon Brant has created the definitive knitting reference, from the first stitch you cast on to the care and maintenance of your projects. With Ultimate Knitting Bible by their side, newcomers will master every aspect of the art, including how to knit with color, make professional finishings, and adapt patterns. Experts will love its simple format, glossary, and index, and find it handy for looking up old tricks and learning some valuable new ones, too. And, with more than 400...