Table of Contents

Introduction; Tools and materials; Core sewing techniques; Techniques and projects:; 1. Easy Embellishments - cushion cover; 2. Buttons and ties - kitchen chair seat; 3. Applique - director's chair; 4. Curved seams and piping - fitted circular table cloth + napkins; 5. Ruffles and pintucks - foam block seating covers; 6. Piping - bench seating; 7. Zips - cone shaped bean bag; 8. Free motion embroidery - headboard; 9. Pleats - tailored bedspread; 10. Special seams - laundry basket lining; 11. Loose covers - loose armchair cover; 12. Fitted covers - fitted armchair cover; Glossary; Suppliers; Index.

About the Author

Wendy Gardiner has been in the sewing industry for over 26 years and during that time has been involved in publishing sewing magazines, books and DVDs. For the last 10 years she has been the editor of Sewing World magazine. She is also a co-founder of the sewing website ISEW (isew.co.uk) Wendy is based in Waterlooville, Hampshire.