Nancy Zieman, the nation's most recognized and revered sewing expert, teaches aspiring and experienced embroiders everything they need to know to master this craft. An easy-to-understand tutorial explains the basics of machine embroidery, and detailed photos and illustrations depict every step of using these machines for top-notch results.
Readers will learn about what tools are needed, how to organize the embroidery area, types of machines, designs, templating/positioning, software, stabilizers, hooping fabrics, trouble shooting and finishing touches. The book also shows readers how to apply those skills as they use machine embroidery to embellish everything from hats and shirts to blankets and towels.
• Easy-to-follow tutorial for beginners in machine embroidery
• Features a glossary of common terms
• Provides inspiration or moving beyond the basics into more advanced projects
- ISBN10 1440220573
- ISBN13 9781440220579
- Publish Date 27 May 2014 (first published 10 August 2005)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Krause Publications
- Edition 3rd ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 400
- Language English