Decorative Machine Stitchery

Decorative Machine Stitchery by Robbie Fanning. Published by Butterick Publishing Co, New York, NY, 1976. 1st Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Edge wear, content excellent. 192 Pgs. ISBN 0884210510. LCCN 76-4396. Designs, Techniques and Projects for Every Sewing Machine. Here is an exciting, one-of-a-kind book that shows you how to use any sewing machine in new and imaginative ways to decorate practically anything, quickly and easily. Specific how-tos for a wide range of machine stitchery techniques. Straight stitch. Zigzag. Free machine embroidery. Using cams to their fullest potential. Stitching with heavy threads in the bobbin. Adapting designs from hand embroidery. Detailed instructions, clear illustrations and chart, over 200 in all, and hundreds of helpful tips. Materials lists, how to transfer designs, and a needle and thread chart. Illustrated in black and white. Illustrations and photos by Tony and Robbie Fanning. Description text copyright 2008 BooksForComfort. Item ID 18566.