Beginner Sewing & Quilting Books

A must-have guide for budding sewists wanting to make clothes with confidence. Learn to Sew provides all the sewing know-how you need to create the garments of your dreams. Perfect for beginner and developing stitchers, award-winn…

Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee. Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit yo…

From setting up your machine and exploring different stitches to learning how to hem and create beautiful sewing projects, Jessica Shaw has all the know-how you need to master your sewing machine - and now she shares it with you. …

A STEP-BY-STEP course to using a sewing machine, including 11 PROJECTS to make to put your skills into practice plus 7 full-size pull-out patterns: make cushions, curtains, clothes and more. Many sewing machines only come with a d…

Learn how to make 100 bags, customised your way. The brilliant new book from Stuart Hillard, Make 100 Bags teaches crafters of all abilities how to make 20 new projects in 5 distinct styles: Simple Fabric, English Paper Piecing, S…

Learn step by step how to easily create dozens of beautiful, modern quilt blocks.Adapted from the best-selling The Quilt Block Book, Quilt Blocks for Beginners lays the foundation for a captivating journey into the world of quilt …

A collection of 365 different sashiko patterns to sew - one for every day of the year. Sashiko sewing expert, Susan Briscoe, demonstrates 365 different sashiko patterns, one for each day of the year - sew all 365 to make a beautif…

50 Fabric Animals presents a cute collection of 50 animal-themed fabric projects to make for you and your home, or as the perfect gift for friends, family and children. The projects include teddy bears, rabbits, birds, sheep, cows…

Celebrate 10 years of Half Yard Heaven with this special, revised and reworked anniversary edition. Ideal for beginners and beyond, this heavenly book is a must-have for every sewist!The revised anniversary edition of the classic …

Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing teaches this traditional patchwork & quilting technique with a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for homewares and gift items. English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a hugely popular form of…

A complete guide to the techniques and finishing touches that every quilter needs to know. Whether you would like to learn new patchwork and quilting skills or want to take up this flourishing craft for the first time, you'll find…

Stitch will offer contemporary designs and creative projects for the modern maker with a discernible eye for aesthetics, with a focus on customisable makes, stunning fabric inspiration, easy-to-follow instructions and beautifully …

Sewing is fun - learn how to do it yourself with this step-by-step guide. Pick up this book and you'll soon be a sewing whiz, using a wide variety of hand stitches and learning how to sew on a zip, attach buttons, embroider, and a…

Designed for beginner sewists and those who already have the basics, this book is an essential guide to learning how to sew by hand or machine.

Offering easy-to-learn instructions and techniques that will have you sewing your first bag in no time Sewing is a time-honored tradition that's functional and purposeful, and is the foundation for almost all clothing and accessor…

A fresh and fun introduction to sewing on a machine for kids, this guide is perfect for budding little crafters. From threading up, to filling a bobbin, award winning author Jane Bull uses clear step-by-step instructions and photo…

Be the cat that got the cream with this feline collection of easy sewing patterns for the cutest cat designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive breeds – including long-haired,…

Make the most of your spare time and discover the stylish and fun craft of applique with this book of 25 original and beautiful designs. Delve into your spare fabric stash to achieve some stunning results using very simple techniq…

A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every sewer needs to know. Whether you want to learn new techniques or brush up on the basics, this is the perfect reference guide to keep by your side as you…

Find out how to create beautifully bespoke interiors, without the price tag!Want to take on some home-furnishing projects this New Year but don't know where to begin? No worries, we've got you covered!DK brings you a practical pro…

This is the ultimate go-to quilting guide for the complete beginner - no prior knowledge of quilting, or even sewing, is assumed. Ten fully illustrated techniques are included, covering everything a novice needs to know, including…

Clothing repair through visible mending is a movement that now has hundreds and thousands of followers, and Erin Eggenburg is one of the leading proponents. Through her beautiful stitch designs, Erin shows you how to hand stitch o…

Clothing repair through visible mending is a movement that now has hundreds and thousands of followers, and Erin Eggenburg is one of the leading proponents. Through her beautiful stitch designs, Erin shows you how to hand stitch o…

A great introduction for those interested in millinery, with easy to understand instructions and a variety of patterns for constructing different types of hats. -- Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System Design the hat of your d…

Learn how to make beautiful quilts with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners. Covers all aspects of quilting from piecing and applique to quilting and binding. Choose from 16 simple projects, each focus…

Use this informative book to hone your skills in the art of sewing. A Beginner's Guide to Sewing by Hand and Machine is a complete sewing course for first-timers. It starts by telling you which pieces of sewing kit you need to buy…

Learning how to quilt has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to quilt. With detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step…

This mini pocket guide is packed with mega information curated for sewing novices! Once you've found your perfect pattern, use this guide to lead you through the sewing process and answer all of your questions along the way. The s…

Learn to sew 26 fresh, contemporary designs, all using just half a yard of fabric. Debbie Shore has a passion for sewing, and her fresh, contemporary designs coupled with simple, easy-to-follow instructions make this book a recipe…

The latest addition to the Love to Sew series, this new title from best-selling author Debbie Shore contains 15 gorgeous, practical items that every sewer will love to make, use or give as gifts. The book contains storage solution…