Decorative Machine Stitchery

Here is an exciting one-of-a-kind book that shows you how to use any sewing machine in new and imaginative ways to decorate practically anything, quickly and easily. Consider the possibilities! Create original and practical works of art with your own sewing machine. In a few short hours, make a colorful, heavily embroidered dress. Or a decorative cover for your computer or typewriter..."breadboard" aprons...flower pillows...a child's fabric play tent...a silk organza lampshade. And more!With the help of this book you can start on your first machine stitchery project immediately - even if you're not an experienced sewer or needleworker. In Decorative Machine Stitchery, just about everything you need to know is covered, including: Specific how-to's for a wide range of machine stitchery techniques. Straight stitch, zigzag and free machine embroidery. Using cams to their fullest potential. Stitching with heavy threads in the bobbin. Adapting designs for hand embroidery to machine stitchery. Dozens of easy to do projects and suggestions for making and decorating any number of interesting items for yourself or for your home. Caftans, Hats, Tents, Patches, Pillows, Blouses, Christmas Tree Ornaments. Detailed instructions, clear illustrations and charts - over 200 in all - and hundreds of helpful tips. Chapters arranged so that simple stitchery techniques are covered first, with each successive chapter building on the previous one to present a progressively more complex technique and project. Information on what supplies you'll need or want and where to get them.And much, much more...