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Introduction Common Threads: My Sewing Story, from Seamstress to Designer Book smart: What to Expect How to Use This Book (and how to get inspired) Chapter 1 Getting in Gear: Setting up your tool kit and sewing room Tools: It¿s okay to break the rules Shopping list Ready, set, invest: How to shop for a sewing machine Space Odyssey: Creating a comfortable place to sew Get organized Chapter 2 Living in a Material World: Fabrics, Notions, and Trims Fabric types Buying fabrics Preparing fabric before you cut and sew Extra credit: Trims and notions Storage ideas Chapter 3 Pattern Behavior Listen Up! Why patterns matter Half Life: Why patterns look like that Anatomy lesson: The components of a pattern Measure for Measure: Sizing yourself up Out of sight: How to store your patterns Chapter 4 Chop, Chop: Preparation and Cutting Fabric pointers: Two things to remember before you place the pattern pieces By the Slice: Basic layout and cutting steps Isn¿t that special? Layout tips for plaids, stripes, and other unique fabrics After the cut: Making your mark Staying organized after cutting Chapter 5 Welcome to the Machine: A Crash Course in Sewing Prepping and understanding your machine Sewing: A crash course Chapter 6 Skirts Pattern Pieces Cutting Sewing your skirt Built by You: Skirt design ideas Built by You: Projects Chapter 7 The Shirt Pattern Pieces Cutting Sewing a Shirt Built by You: Design Ideas for Shirts Built by You Projects Chapter 8 Pants Pattern Pieces Cutting Sewing Built by You: Pants Design Ideas Built by You Projects Chapter 9 Plan B: Take it to your tailor Glossary Index
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Machine sewing.