DIVLearning how to sew has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to sew using hand stiches as well as sewing machines. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time. Five simple projects will introduce sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and how to use a pattern; skills you will use often as you continue to learn./divDIVWith First Time Sewing, soon you will be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence./div
Sewing 101 is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of sewing. Geared toward the absolute novice, it assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. With lots of step-by-step photos, useful sewing tip sidebars, and a painstakingly detailed glossary, Sewing 101 teaches you how to sew successfully. You will learn terminology used regularly in sewing, as well as all the basic skills that are the building blocks of the art. From threading the machine to sewing a straight stitch, to more complicated procedures such as installing zippers and following patterns, everything is covered. Chapters include such topics as: The sewing machine and its accessories Sewing supplies and how to use them How to shop for, prepare, measure and cut fabric And more. Each new technique is taught via the creation of an actual project, such as a pillow, window treatment, t-shirt, or baby blanket, thereby allowing you to learn a new skill and create an item to wear, display or use in your home. Dust off that machine and begin sewing for fun and function!
Fiona Lee's charming illustrations invites little ones to celebrate a wonderful tree, learn its name, and say thank you for the tree's joyful, natural gifts"--
This book is a comprehensive guide to rotary cutting, quick piecing, and machine quilting. Full-color photos accompany step-by-step instructions teaching all the basic techniques of machine quilting. Quilt block designs are taught in groups organized by the shape of pieces used in the blocks: squares, rectangles, triangles, and curves. Innovative methods for sashings, borders, and bindings are included. Machine quilting methods include both machine guided and freehand methods. Also includes complete instructions for 20 quilt projects using the techniques learned.
Machine sewing for the absolute beginner, for under ten dollars. Start to Sew is the perfect first book for new sewers. Thorough instructions and step-by-step photographs expertly guide beginners through the basics of sewing. At a value price under ten dollars, here is everything they need to get started, from buying supplies to sewing a seam. Six projects teach new skills, each project building on the next, while creating a real d¬cor or fashion project. Whether the goal is to teach a kid to sew, decorate your home, figure out how to use your first sewing machine, or experiment with a wonderfully creative craft, Start to Sew makes sewing fun and successful from the start. Creative Publishing international has also created Sewing 101, Quilting 101, and Home D¬cor Sewing 101, as well as the Singer Sewing Reference Library.
The most detailed, most current and most complete deck building book on the market. It reflects the latest changes in building codes and it features deck building materials that are popular today. The additional two signatures (32 pages) contain all-new deck plans with complete plan drawings. Updates to the materials section focus on new composite and non-wood deck building alternatives, as well as the current generation of deck hardware that resists corrosion caused by non-CCA pressure treated lumber. Step-by-step projects feature clever ways to customize and accessorize your deck to enhance both utility and enjoyment.
Enhanced by more than seven hundred photographs and illustrations, as well as a comprehensive idea section, this inspirational handbook takes readers through the various steps of designing and planning an efficient kitchen layout, as well as the diverse steps of renovating and remodeling. Original. 35,000 first printing.
Featuring the adorable illustrations of Jade Orlando, this charming board book invites babies and toddlers to say thank you to their animal friends and all the gifts of food that come from the farm.
Covers all of the most common do-it-yourself home wiring skills and projects, including new circuits, installations and repair. New projects in this edition include upgrading a service panel to 209 amps and wiring an outbuilding"--Provided by publisher.
The all-in-one woodworking guide for serious amateurs. A Complete Guide to Basic Woodworking gives beginning and intermediate do-it-yourselfers everything needed to become successful woodworkers-from tips on choosing and using tablesaws and other tools, to complete plans for a variety of useful woodworking projects. While most books on woodworking aim for the needs of accomplished woodworkers, this book is ideal for the beginner entering this fast-growing and rewarding hobby. It includes more than 600 color photos and illustrations that leave nothing to chance. Blended with time-tested standard woodworking techniques, readers will find information on the newest tool models and accessories. The project plans make use of innovative, time-saving hardware products to create elegant, professional-looking projects with ease. Provides an all-in-one guide perfect for woodworkers who are enthusiastic but not yet fully experienced. Includes a comprehensive guide to choosing and using basic power tools. Project plan section includes complete plan drawings, cutting lists, and directions for 15 versatile projects for the home.
Learn how to machine-quilt the easy way with lots of photos! Are you curious about quilting but don't know a fat quarter from a batt? With this booklet, you can learn all of the basic steps of machine quilting: cutting, piecing, pressing, layering with batting and backing, basting, various methods of quilting, and binding. Taught step-by-step with lots of clear photos, this essential guide is a great addition to any quilter's library. It will become the reference you reach for so much, you might want to keep it right by your machine!
This volume shows DIY homeowners the tips and techniques pros use to get beautiful precision when installing crown moldings, chair rails, paneling, and window & door millwork. It’s a book for the serious DIYer looking to elevate his or her handiwork from the realm of basic competence to fine craftwork.
Nothing says quality and luxury like a custom built-in storage unit, and no project offers greater satisfaction and cost savings than a DIY built-in project. This detailed DIY book gives complete illustrated instructions for dozens of must-have built-in projects, including window seats, home theater units, buffed cabinets, and bathroom storage units.
A new edition to the bestselling The Complete Guide to Kitchens, this updated book looks beyond the world of 500-square-foot kitchens with professional stainless steel appliances and presents a host of creative remodeling and updating projects that make sense for anyone. From converting a closet into a pantry to replacing old countertops and cabinets, this book is packed with clear photos and step-by-step instructions for the home DIYer.
This book offers readers the most popular patio and walkway designs complete with step-by-step, full-color photo instructions. The projects are affordable yet on-trend and highly valuable, as they increase house value and living space. With hundreds of styles of brick and stone now available, it's never been easier to build a dream patio—saving thousands of dollars in the process.
Origami Animals Super Paper Pack features 10 animal designs and more than 200 sheets of double-sided origami paper; everything an origami enthusiast needs to create! The ancient Japanese art of complex paper folding, origami, has been popular in the West for decades. Now you can jump on the craft with Origami Animals Super Paper Pack! This kit includes everything origami lovers and paper crafters need to create their own paper menagerie. Tucked behind the cover is a fully illustrated, 32-page booklet with instructions for how to fold 10 different bird and animal designs. A perfect starter kit, this pack comes with a dazzling assortment of sheets of origami paper, 6 inches (15.2 cm) square. You will be folding animals for display, giving them to friends, or just folding up new creatures for fun. And don't forget about family craft night! Origami Animals Super Paper Pack's range of projects makes it a perfect fit for the origami beginner, and the origami expert alike.
Finishing & Refinishing Wood offers inspiration and straight-to-the point instruction on how to salvage mistreated wood surfaces and turn them once again into things of beauty. Readers will learn how to effectively use new, environmentally safe strippers to remove old paints and varnishes, how to patch and repair damaged surfaces, and how to apply stains and achieve glass-smooth new finishes with no fuss. This book features the latest tools, including fine detail sanders and high velocity finish sprayers. Fifteen carefully chosen case studies show how to apply these techniques to a variety of wood projects. An entire section is devoted to spary application of stains and surface finishes - the most important new trend in the world of wood finishing.
Your Writing Life–At Your Fingertips &break;&break;With new story ideas to remember, deadlines to meet, and submissions to track, writers have a lot to juggle. The Writer's Digest Weekly Planner will keep your entire writing life organized and portable, all year long. This essential tool provides: &break;&break; Fifty-four undated weeks–so your planner is both a structured and flexible place for your creative notes and task- and goal-oriented information &break;&break; Invaluable writer's resources, such as a Submission Tracker, Payment and Expense Tracker, and a Glossary of Publishing Terms &break;&break; Reference information from some of Writer's Digest's most authoritative titles, covering topics like taxes, copyright, working with an editor, and dealing with rejection, as well as seven sample query letters &break; &break;With The Writer's Digest Weekly Planner, you'll stay neat and efficient, so you can spend less time getting organized and more time writing and selling your work.
This is the complete Spanish translation of the Complete Guide to Decorating with Ceramic Tile——America’s best-selling book on tile installation. Like the English edition, this book features complete instructions for all types of ceramic tile installations for floors, countertops, walls, and even decorative outdoor applications. A perfect reference not only for the growing market of Spanish-speaking DIY homeowners, but also for the established and growing community of Spanish-speaking tradesmen.
Venison is great-tasting, tender and lean. Whether the deer was harvested from the wild or the meat was purchased at the market, it makes a great addition to any meal. More than 150 recipes offer a huge variety-from hunting camp favorites like Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin to more exotic dishes like Oriental Venison Kabobs. Along with complete recipe preparation instructions, each mouthwatering recipe includes full nutrition values and exchanges for weight management. Recipes are rated as Fast or Very Fast to prepare, and Low-Fat. Venison Lovers' Cookbook has a detailed chart of deer cuts and their tenderness value, plus suggested cooking methods. Also included are step-by-step field-dressing tips. Recipe chapters include: Main Dishes Sausages & Smoking Soups, Stews & Chilis Deer Camp Recipes Appetizers & Small Meals Jerky
This popular best-seller is a comprehensive guide to field-dressing and cooking great-tasting big game, small game, upland birds and waterfowl. The color photographs, step-by-step directions and variety of recipes make this a unique kitchen reference.
An updated second edition of the most comprehensive guidebook for DIYers that provides the inspiration and information you'll need to conduct every phase of your basement remodeling project.
Projects designed for adaptability and versatility allow homeowners to bring order to the jumble, to tame and civilize the hoards of small and large household items begging for permanent, logical storage.
Bigger and better than ever The two previous editions of the book known by home improvement retailers as “Big Red� sold nearly 600,000 copies. This new edition features a larger portrait format for better visual clarity, and incorporates a new page layout style. But all the features that made the original America’s best-selling “bible� of home repair are still present here—thousands of color photographs and detailed step-by-step directions. The third edition also includes more than 30 projects not found in the original edition, as well as more than 300 new photos.
Is your wood deck in need of a little refreshing but your budget is a little thin? You can make some big improvements yourself. This book features 8 simple deck improvement projects that you can complete in a weekend. Maintain & Renew a Wood Deck Glass-Panel Railing Steel Cable Railing Low-Voltage Step Lights Low-Voltage Railing Lights Under Deck Enclosure Under-Deck Runoff Gutters Planter Boxes
Written with the absolute beginner in mind, Quilting 101 teaches all the basics for machine quilting with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Quilting 101 will teach you quilting skills through engaging projects, beginning with easy designs for early success and moving on to progressively more difficult patterns as you master the techniques. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The most comprehensive beginner’s book available, Quilting 101 begins with an introductory section covering all the basics of quilting: choosing fabric, quick cutting techniques, sewing seams, completing a quilt top, layering and basting, and both hand and machine quilting methods. The accompanying online videos include a how-to guide illustrating quilting basics, demonstrating all projects, and offering the complete book pages in PDF format. All the information you need to get started with quilting is contained in this captivating guide.
This book is full of projects that can be built with ordinary power hand tools and materials available at any local home center. Complete construction plans and directions ensure foolproof results.
This third edition of a classic favorite includes time-honored installation methods now updated to feature new flooring styles, and adds some important new information on renewable flooring materials, such as bamboo, reclaimed floorboards, and natural stone. It also includes the latest techniques for polished and etched concrete flooring.
¡Pisos nuevos en sólo un fin de semana! Si duda alguna, instalar los nuevos productos para las cubiertas de los pisos es hoy en día una de las labores más fáciles de realizar para quienes se encaminan es esta clase de proyectos. Además quedará impresionado de cómo los nuevos pisos cambian el aspecto de la vivienda. Sin importar si instala tiras de maderos laminados, pisos de cerámica, alfombra, u otro material de las muchas opciones existentes en el mercado, estará en capacidad de darle una nueva apariencia a cualquier área de la casa. Siguiendo las instrucciones prácticas y actualizadas de esta obra, podrá llevar a cabo estos proyectos aún sin contar con previa experiencia y obtener fabulosos resultados con estilo profesional en la mayoría de estas instalaciones (y a su vez ahorrar una gran cantidad de dinero). * Indica todo lo que necesitara antes de iniciar su proyecto* Identifique con facilidad cada etapa del trabajo
Get all of the information you need to complete home wiring projects and make sure they are up to code, even for solar power collection! BLACK+DECKER Advanced Home Wiring contains a carefully selected group of home wiring projects that goes far beyond the basics of adding a receptacle or rewiring a lamp. Take your skill in working with electrical systems to a new level. Projects include adding a stand-alone, direct-current circuit powered by the sun; installing an automatic standby power system; replacing a main service panel; grounding and bonding your electrical system; installing a radiant flooring system; and working with 240-volt and three-phase power. There are also updated circuit maps to show available neutral, information on AFCI-protected service panels, and crucially important changes in GFCI protection codes. All projects include clear photos and are current with the 2014–2017 National Electrical Code.
Design, build, and equip your very own greenhouse with the building plans and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions in BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition. A start-to-finish book on building greenhouses for the home gardener, this is the most complete book on DIY greenhouses you’ll find anywhere. Featuring full-color step-by-step photos and comprehensive how-to instructions, the book features full plans for structures that are designed to extend the gardening season. From ornate, Victorian-style greenhouses to basic cold frames and simpler kits, you’re sure to find a project that meets your needs and fits your space. The projects include: DIY Gabled Greenhouse PVC Hoophouse Sun Porch Kit Shed-Style Greenhouse Old-Window Greenhouse Low-Maintenance Sunroom Companion projects, including a Cold Frame Box, Raised Planting Bed, Potting Bench, and Trellis Planter And more! Also included is an updated look at new materials and products, along with tips for siting and orienting, which will help you make good design choices. Complete sections on heaters, ventilation, and watering systems show you how to set up and operate your greenhouse for maximum benefit. Building a greenhouse, even a relatively complex “stick-built” style, is a surprisingly easy DIY project and one that is sure to delight any gardener in your family. Find all of the most up-to-date information you need to build and run your own greenhouse, all in one place!
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