{"title":"Margo Price","description":"Margo Price has run sewing (and other craft) classes for many years, under the name of \"Time4me Workshops\", from her home in Hampshire on the South coast of England. Margo now writes craft books and publishes articles and patterns in national magazines in response to the many requests she receives for advice on sewing and how to run a successful craft business. A former career as a technical writer enables Margo to explain in concise, clear and compelling terms, how to achieve professional results with your craft projects and make fabulous things that everybody will enjoy.","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-sew-with-confidence-paperback","title":"How to Sew with Confidence - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"How to Sew with Confidence\" provides the perfect jargon-free starter guide for those who would love to master their sewing machine. With a collection of simple, but stylish, sewing projects and a detailed reference section of techniques, this book guides you, step-by-step, through the basics of machine sewing.In this book, Margo Price shares her tried-and-tested techniques and sewing projects, perfected over ten-year's experience of running her own sewing business \"Time4me Workshops\". The practical ideas presented in this book make essential reading for anyone wanting an easy-to-understand introduction to the fascinating world of sewing.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to buy the right sewing machine\u003c\/b\u003eDon't be tempted to buy a cheap budget machine that claims to do it all. You will need a robust machine that will not disappoint. As with any technology, the more you pay, the better it will be.\u003cb\u003eGet to know your sewing machine and how it works\u003c\/b\u003eBecoming confident with a sewing machine takes a lot of time and practice. You will need to read your instruction manual but you don't need to know it all to begin with. Learn how to thread your machine and practice some basic stitches on scraps of fabric.\u003cb\u003eDiscover the essential tools and notions you will need for your sewing\u003c\/b\u003eThe market is full of exciting, new products that claim to be indispensable in your sewing box. But you really only need a few basic tools. Always choose the best quality products you can afford.\u003cb\u003eLearn as you sew\u003c\/b\u003eMany sewing books start with lots of information on techniques which can overwhelm you before you start. In this book you will begin working on projects straight away and refer only to the technique that you need in order to complete them. In this way you will learn and improve gradually, in manageable chunks, and will not be put off by lots of theory.\u003cb\u003eFind out how to accurately measure, cut and finish your sewing projects\u003c\/b\u003ePrecision is so (sew?) important to your sewing projects if they are to look good. There are tools and techniques you need to master if you are to create professional looking projects.\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to add binding and piping to your projects\u003c\/b\u003eFind out how to deal with edges to ensure that your fabrics do not fray, are adequately secured and look neat. Create single and double hems that will make your sewing projects look fabulous.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to make household items to decorate your home\u003c\/b\u003eThe collection of 10 sewing projects in this book are all projects for around the home. They begin with a simple shopping bag, a patchwork cushion, oven gloves, a tea cosy, items to decorate your dining table and, to finish with, a hot water bottle cover and a patchwork quilt.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to do patchwork, quilting and free-machine embroidery\u003c\/b\u003eIn this book I will take you through the basics of patchwork, quilting and free-machine embroidery. Once you have mastered these techniques you will be able to tackle numerous other projects and start making your own designs.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to decorate any sewing project with appliqué\u003c\/b\u003eThere are numerous methods of appliqué, some simpler than others, which can be used to bring even your simplest projects to life. Once you have mastered a few simple techniques you will be able to personalise and decorate any sewing project and make it your own.Other books by this author include: \"How to Make a Living from Crafts\", \"How to Get Started in Free-Machine Embroidery\", \"How to Dye Your Own Fabrics\" and \"How to Design \u0026amp; Make Fabulous Cushions\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319910039775,"sku":"9781500188139","price":26.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/4yhE91nUUs9781500188139.webp?v=1788374479"},{"product_id":"how-to-get-started-in-free-machine-embroidery-paperback","title":"How to Get Started in Free-Machine Embroidery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"How to Get Started in Free-Machine Embroidery\" provides the ideal jargon-free beginners guide for those who want to explore free-machine embroidery. With a collection of creative sewing projects and individual sections for mastering basic techniques, this book guides you, step-by-step, through the basics of free-machine embroidery.In this book, Margo Price shares her tried-and-tested techniques and sewing projects, perfected over ten-year's experience of running her own sewing business \"Time4me Workshops\". The practical ideas presented in this book make essential reading for anyone wanting an easy-to-understand introduction to the fascinating world of free-machine embroidery.\u003cb\u003eFind out if your sewing machine is capable of machine embroidery\u003c\/b\u003eCheap budget machines that claim to do it all may disappoint. A basic machine with a few basic functions, if it is sturdy, may be all you need to get started.\u003cb\u003eGet familiar with your sewing machine and how it works\u003c\/b\u003eBecoming confident with a sewing machine takes time and practice. You won't need to know it all to begin with but keep striving to make regular progress and acquire new skills and techniques.\u003cb\u003eDiscover the essential threads, needles and fabrics you will need for free-machine embroidery\u003c\/b\u003eUsing quality tools and materials will ensure you are not disappointed. Poor, cheap or inappropriate threads, needles and fabrics will undermine all your hard work.\u003cb\u003eLearn by doing\u003c\/b\u003eMany sewing books start with lots of information and theory which can be overwhelming. In this book you will begin working on projects straight away. In this way you will learn and improve in manageable chunks, and will not be put off by too much information.\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to embellish your appliqué designs\u003c\/b\u003eGet creative and turn simple appliqué designs into custom designs or personalised gifts for your friends and family by using free-machine embroidery.\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to write with a needle\u003c\/b\u003eAdd words, names or other text to your sewing creations by using free-machine embroidery techniques. Even without a programmable machine you can learn to embroider your sewing projects with confidence.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to do free-motion quilting\u003c\/b\u003eFinish off your quilting projects in style by learning how to do free-motion quilting. Create formal or informal designs or take your inspiration from nature.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to draw pictures with your sewing machine\u003c\/b\u003eFree-machine embroidery can be used to create wonderful freehand sketches or line drawings. The possibilities are endless when you bring your own distinctive flair to your sewing.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to use dissolvable fabrics\u003c\/b\u003eDissolvable fabrics can be used to make your own machine-stitched lace or to add lacy borders to any sewn item by trapping pieces of fabric between two layers of film.Other books by this author include: \"How to Make a Living from Crafts\", \"How to Sew with Confidence\", \"How to Dye Your Own Fabrics\" and \"How to Design \u0026amp; Make Fabulous Cushions\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319911350495,"sku":"9781500189334","price":26.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ncHVTUaIUW9781500189334.webp?v=1788374481"},{"product_id":"how-to-dye-your-own-fabric-paperback","title":"How to Dye Your Own Fabric - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"How to Dye Your Own Fabric\" provides a straight-forward beginners guide for those wanting to explore a whole new world of colour. With a collection of creative sewing projects and basic dyeing techniques that anyone can achieve in their own home, this book guides you, step-by-step, through the craft of fabric dyeing.In this book, Margo Price shares her tried-and-tested techniques and sewing projects, perfected over ten-year's experience of running her own sewing business \"Time4me Workshops\". The creative ideas explained in this book make essential reading for anyone wanting an inspiring introduction to the fascinating world of fabric dyeing.\u003cb\u003eFind out how safe and easy it is to dye your own fabric at home\u003c\/b\u003eDyeing is not difficult. There are a few chemicals involved, and a fair amount of mess, but with a bit of care and attention to detail, home dyeing is easily achievable by almost anyone.\u003cb\u003eExplore the world of colour\u003c\/b\u003eAs with painting, you need only three basic primary colours to begin with, plus black, to create a whole colour-wheel.\u003cb\u003eDiscover which fabrics you can dye and what chemicals and equipment you will need\u003c\/b\u003eYou will need just a few basic chemicals and equipment to enable you to to create fabulous custom coloured fabrics of your own.\u003cb\u003eLearn how to dye a basic colour wheel\u003c\/b\u003eThis book provides an introduction to the basic colour wheel and how to reproduce all the colours from primary colour dyes.\u003cb\u003eDiscover the 5 stage process to dyeing your fabric\u003c\/b\u003eThis book simplifies the dyeing process and shows you how to create the basic colours on a colour wheel. 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By breaking down cushion-making into its design components and then demonstrating commonly used decorative techniques and methods of closure, this book explains, step-by-step, how to mix and match the components to create your perfect cushion.In this book, Margo Price shares her tried-and-tested techniques and sewing methods, perfected over ten-year's experience of running her own sewing business \"Time4me Workshops\". The fabulous ideas explained in this book provide essential reading for anyone wanting an inspiring introduction to the fascinating world of cushion-making.\u003cb\u003eBrighten your home, please you friends and educate your children using cushions\u003c\/b\u003eCushions can have a function as well as being decorative. 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