Learning how to sew has never been easier! Jam-packed with essential information, Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, Updated Edition provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers, and is also a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills. Featuring step-by-step instructions and photographs, plus friendly advice from internationally accredited sewing expert, Wendy Gardiner, you’ll learn a wide variety of skills, from hand stitching and hemming to adding darts for shaping, inserting buttonholes, and so much more. Along with clear instructions on everything from making seams, sleeves, and collars to attaching linings and zippers, Wendy also includes comprehensive information on fabrics, threads, needles, and other equipment. Her clear directions ensure that even beginners will get great results. With the techniques you learn in this must-have resource, you’ll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence! New edition features updated photography and various technical and general updates.