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The Beginner's Guide to Machine Sewing - (Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts) by  Debbie Von Grabler-Crozier (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Beginner's Guide to Machine Sewing - (Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts) by Debbie Von Grabler-Crozier (Paperback)

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  • The essential beginner's guide to machine sewing, with all key techniques shown step-by-step, and 8 simple-but-stunning projects to get you started.
  • About the Author: Debbie von Grabler-Crozier has been involved in writing and the craft world for pretty much all of her life but in 1997 she made it into a profession.
  • 120 Pages
  • Crafts + Hobbies, Sewing
  • Series Name: Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts

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The essential beginner's guide to machine sewing, with all key techniques shown step-by-step, and 8 simple-but-stunning projects to get you started.

This is a fully illustrated, must-have guide, carefully structured to get you sewing straight away!

In this complete course, ideal for absolute beginners, sewing expert Debbie von Grabler-Crozier covers everything you need to get started: understanding fabrics, essential tools, how to sew your first stitches on a machine, how to use a pattern template, how to add a zip, and much more.

You'll build up your skills project by project, learning new techniques as you go, and create 8 gorgeous, practical everyday home items that you'll use time and time again.

  • An essential guide to machine sewing, which takes you from your very first stitches to techniques such as inserting a zip, free-motion embroidery and adding slip pockets.
  • Learn techniques as you make, so you can put your newly learnt skills into practice.
  • 8 stunning projects: a table mat, trinket tray, reversible bowl cover, oven gloves, laptop sleeve, storage cube, zipped pillow cover and mini tote bag.
  • Clear step-by-step photographs and instructions for all the techniques and projects, with helpful tips and jargon busters from Debbie throughout.
  • All necessary templates included at full size.

Whether you're learning to sew on a machine for the first time, or wanting to revisit the basics, this accessible, no-fuss course will get you sewing straight away.



About the Author



Debbie von Grabler-Crozier has been involved in writing and the craft world for pretty much all of her life but in 1997 she made it into a profession. Now, besides regularly designing projects and writing columns for magazines and websites such as Love Patchwork & Quilting, Love Sewing, AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts, she runs her popular blog where she shares her designs for sewing and quilts, as well as papercraft, scrapbooking, card making, beading, jewellery and mixed media projects. Her first sewing book with Search Press, The Bag Boutique, was a global success, and she has since written three more books with Search Press - Love to Sew: Lagom-style Accessories, Learn to Sew in 30 Minutes: Machine Sewing and Take Two Fat Quarters: Bags & Purses. She has sold over 35k copies of her books worldwide. Debbie lives in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.25 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W)
Weight: .81 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 120
Genre: Crafts + Hobbies
Sub-Genre: Sewing
Series Title: Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts
Publisher: Search Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Debbie Von Grabler-Crozier
Language: English
Street Date: September 15, 2026
TCIN: 1011141439
UPC: 9781800923799
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-0607
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What is the publication format of this book?

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  • A: This guide is published in paperback format, making it easy to handle while sewing.

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Q: What types of items can be made from the included projects?

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  • A: You can create practical items like a table mat, trinket tray, and oven gloves among other projects.

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Q: Who is the author of this beginner's sewing guide?

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  • A: The author is Debbie von Grabler-Crozier, an experienced writer and expert in the craft world.

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Q: What key techniques are covered in this sewing guide?

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  • A: The guide covers essential techniques such as sewing first stitches, using patterns, and adding zips, all with step-by-step illustrations.

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Q: How many sewing projects are included in the book?

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  • A: The book includes 8 simple but stunning projects to help beginners practice their sewing skills.

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