Sewing Machine Magic

Make the Most of Your Machine--Demystify Presser Feet and Other Accessories * Tips and Tricks for Smooth Sewing * 10 Easy, Creative Projects

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Pub Date 12 Dec 2017 | Archive Date 20 Feb 2018

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Description

Sewing machines are complicated machines, but with the instruction you'll find in Sewing Machine Magic, you can make even an old sewing machine work wonders.

With just a little know-how and the right accessories, you can get the most out of your sewing machine and give all your sewing and quilting projects a professional look!

In Sewing Machine Magic, author and sewing expert Steffani Lincecum shares 30+ years of experience on how to handle a sewing machine with greater ease and confidence, and explains how to easily find and use the right presser feetand other accessories for your machine, whether you purchased it at retail or found it at a yard sale.

You'll learn the logistics of managing thread, how to achieve the proper stitch formation for every project, and how to troubleshoot a variety of common sewing problems. Learn to use more than 30 presser feet and other accessories, from the basics to more specialized tools designed to maximize efficiency, precision, and creativity. The 10 fashion and home decor projects show inventive ways to use some of the feet and accessories.
Sewing machines are complicated machines, but with the instruction you'll find in Sewing Machine Magic, you can make even an old sewing machine work wonders.

With just a little know-how and the...

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ISBN 9781589239500
PRICE US$22.99 (USD)
PAGES 144

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Featured Reviews

As a professional sewer, this book was okay for beginners. I liked that it gave you projects to help practice the skills it just taught you. I can't comment on the visualization helpfulness, because most of the pictures weren't there. It's not the best I've seen, but it's also not the worse. I think it would work well for an adult.

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A fantastic resource that I'd keep next to my sewing machine at all times. With step-by-step instructions, helpful photographs, and projects for practice, this book outlines everything you need to know about the different presser feet available for your machine.

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This book begins with a brief overview on different types of sewing machines, and then mainly focuses on troubleshooting, presser feet and various stitches. The instructions are very clear, and the photographs are effective and practical. Overall it was easy to navigate and understand, and was vaguely reminiscent of a DK book (in a good way).

Would be a great addition to any sewing machine owners home library.

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I have around ten years of experience in dressmaking. I consider myself to be an intermediate seamstress. Yet I feel I have not used my sewing machine to the full potential.I was unable to view the images in the book, so I cannot comment on that. I love the way this book is organized based on purpose of presser feet. It is detailed like a mini sewing manual.I have not used many of the feet mentioned in this book. I read all the section about the feet which I have experience using and must say the text is quite detailed. If you are a visual learner then online videos are better. But when we have no access to such videos , this book covers them best. I saw the project titles included. I feel the projects could have been just a sampler to make from each feet and a gallery of real time project photos, to see how the usage of this feet could be applied in multiple areas. For example there is a zippered bag project , which a dressmaker might not attempt to do. Or there is a Ruched Shirt which a bag maker would not want to try. Finally , good book for any dedicated seamstress, particularly beginners.

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I comprehensive, well-structured volume that will be an invaluable source book for those who need to refresh their skills or to embark on a machine sewing journey. Lots of excellent explanation, well laid out and easy to navigate.

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A great little resource for all the feet that come with your machine and some you have to buy separately. It contains great hints and illustrations that make it easy to follow, as well as a clearly defined glossary and some project ideas.

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"Sewing Machine Magic" by Steffani Lincecum is probably one of the most informative books I have read as a quilter and sewer. Ms. Lincecum has taken scattered information one has accumulated over the years from different places and combined it into one concise volume. There is an in depth area for determining what kind of sewer you are, how to determine what fabrics you need for a project, what needles to use, and finally what presser feet to use. She has photos of all of the different types of feet according to use. For example she explains the use of a 1/4 inch foot and show photos of low shank, high shank, snap-on and Bernina. (she includes Bernina because they have different feet than the rest of the sewing world). Ms. Lincecum also includes tons of helpful information to help you in your sewing journey. The photos are clear and helpful. There are also projects interspersed throughout the book.

I wish I had this book 30 years ago! This is a book you should add to sewing library as a reference you will use again and again! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who uses a sewing machine.

Thank you to NetGalley, Ms. Lincecum and Quarto Publishing Group - Creative Publishing International
Creative Publishing international for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This is such a wonderful and informative guide, and something that I am definitely adding to my collection of physical reference books. It is jam packed full of information that can be helpful for so many different skill levels of people!

This books covers everything from what kind of machine you should invest in, to the different kind of fabrics and what they are best used for. There is information on the types of threads you should be using, and the needles best suited for your fabric of choice. There is even a section for common trouble shooting problems! It's fantastic!

The chapters are set up in a wonderful way, so that you get the behind the scenes information before you dive into the basics. The further into the book you go, the more technical you get. At the end of each chapter there are even some projects that you can follow along with and apply what you have learned.

I have picked a few of them that I want to make soon, including the pencil pouch, simple kimono, and the monogrammed pillow!

This book is definitely worth adding to your bookshelf if you have any interest in sewing! :)

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Sewing Machine Magic is not your run of the mill instruction booklet that is such a sad introduction to your new sewing machine. This is full of valuable tips and troubleshooting with step by step photographic assistance on how to do everything you could possibly think of with a modern machine. I appreciated the separate sections describing the different uses of pressure feet. Steffani Lincecum truly performed magic with her resource book that would be valuable for beginners and intermediate sewing enthusiasts. Full Disclosure: I was allowed to read a copy of this book for free as a member of NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not influenced to give a positive review.

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An excellent sewing book that tells you about different types of presser feet attachments. What they look like, what style of sewing suits which presser foot. Then small projects to try out using the different feet. As someone who tends to use just one foot I found it most enlightening.

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I received a ARC of this book via Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review. I so can't wait to try all of these with my sewing machine and share them with my friends and family too. We will have a ball with all of this info.

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I have always been in the 'jack of all trades' category and with the time I have had on my hands in the past three years, I have added crochet and a sewing machine into the mix, with knitting hopefully to follow. Given that I learn in bits and pieces from a variety of sources after I have plunged headfirst into a project, I have had trouble being satisfied with many of the guidebooks that I have found on the above subjects. They did not seem 'tailored' (forgive the highlighting of the pun) to suit my needs. 

When I found this on NetGalley I was not sure how much better it would be. As I worked my way into the book, I realised I should have been more excited, I had found the simplest version of what I had been looking for with regards to my machine (In a non-video format). It has all the required information for the tiny projects that I have abandoned partway and I am seriously considering actually purchasing the book to keep at home.It has information about a variety of presser feet that could be the basis of a whole new idea.I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who tells me in the future that they purchased a machine for kicks too.

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Magical information when it comes to sewing is found in this book. It is very helpful with detailed information helping anyone interested put together their sewing plan. If you have a sewing question this is the book to read to get your answers.

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This handy little book is a good basic guide for those just starting out in the sewing world, someone who already knows the basics and wants to experiment with different presser feet and possibly a helpful reminder for more experienced sewers. The tips for smooth sewing are really useful for learners and the projects great for building confidence as well as being handy items to make.
I am a fairly experienced sewer and tend to stick to a few favourite feet. Perhaps if I were in to more than basic embroidery, the other types would become more a more attractive proposition.
Even though the digital version on my IPAD had few pictures (seemed to be missing) I was still impressed with the overall quality of the book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a digital copy of this book in return for my review

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I have been sewing for over 40 years, what I have learned has been by trail and error, but I still have a box of attachments that came with my machines that I have never used - why? because there has never been anywhere that has describes in depth how to use them, or what I could make with them: I have just gone on and did things that hard way, without the use of different feet on my machine. When I have tried, I have been surprised how much it improves my sewing and finish.
This book saves all the angst of trial and error, armed with some lovely projects and clear photos, all is explained, time is saved and professional results are achieved.. It isn't specific to any sewing machine and shows various types of feet. But these is not only about feet, it explains all aspects of the sewing machine from tension, threads, settings and fabrics, as well as any thing else you may want to know about the machine.
The project are a nice way to practise with the new foot or instruction, the are, in most cases, small and easy to make, giving a fabulous confidence boost. I wish there was a book like this around years ago.

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This handy little book is a good basic guide for those just starting out in the sewing world, someone who already knows the basics and wants to experiment with different presser feet and possibly a helpful reminder for more experienced sewers. The tips for smooth sewing are really useful for learners and the projects great for building confidence as well as being handy items to make.

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As a longtime sewer I'm always interested to read books about sewing, particularly as I have recently replaced both my 40 year old sewing machine and overlocker. This book was a great help with learning just what the different presser feet can do - let's face it, most of us just ignore them and carry on stitching straight or zigzag stitches, but learning to use the different feet opens up a whole new world. Nicely illustrated, with basic information about needles, fabrics etc, and a glossary, it ends with projects to help the reader learn the techniques given. A good book for beginners or experienced stitchers.
Thanks to the publisher for a digital review copy.

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This book is a good reference for beginners. The theory and the step by step tutorial are well explained and easy to follow.

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I am learning how to sew. It's a slow process - not because of the machine or the teacher...but because of the student! I requested to read this book through NetGalley so that I could immerse myself into the world of Sewing Machine Magic a little bit more than I am able to when I am being taught. I was slightly confused by parts of my sewing machine - and still am - but books like this one by Steffani Lincecum are very beneficial to people like me who know nothing about sewing machines! A great read for a want to be sewing machine user!

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