Me and my sewing machine : a beginner's guide

There are no scary couture-type techniques that real sewers never use, no painstaking procedures that don't actually make your sewing easier, or help it look better, and no complicated methods of doing anything.

Instead you will find easy-to-understand, practical and decorative techniques that make sewing simple, even if you have never used a machine before.

There are lots of clever tips plus shortcuts that can make things faster and easier to do, with clear advice on when you can use these speedy methods and when it really is better to do something the traditional way.

Everything is illustrated with clear step-by-step photography and finished samples, with variation samples where appropriate.

As well as techniques, there are some easy projects you can make on your sewing machine and although they are simple, they don't skimp on style.