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A Beginner's Guide to Machine Sewing

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$39.99

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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.

Details

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.

  • Pages: 120
  • Publish Date: 9/15/26
  • Dimensions: 8 x 10-1/4
  • Softcover
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Flat Rate Shipping 

  • We offer a flat rate of $12 for shipping for all orders $149.99 and under (before taxes) being shipped within Canada. 
  • Free shipping for all orders $150 and over (before taxes) being shipped within Canada. 
  • Sewing machines, sewing desks and chairs and bulky items are excluded from the free shipping offer.
  • Flat rate shipping orders generally ship out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
  • We use Canada Post and UPS but reserve the right to use other carriers at our discretion. 

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  • We also offer local delivery with Trexity within the city of Ottawa and surrounding region. 
  • We send out your package with Trexity within 1 to 2 days once your order is completed. 
  • The cost is $6 for orders $24.99 and under (before taxes), $3 for orders $25.00 to $74.99 (before taxes) and free for orders over $75.00 (before taxes).  
  • Please note that during high-volume order times, it may take us longer than 1-2 days to send out your order.

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Knowledgeable Staff

We're here in store, and via email and phone, to answer all your craft questions and ensure you have everything you need to make your project perfect. 
Why Shop with Us

Get Your Order Faster

Our dedicated team fulfills your order as quickly as possible, usually in 1-2 days. 

Support Small Canadian Business

Not only do we stock many products from Canadian makers and companies, your purchase supports our team of 12 right here in Ottawa.

Knowledgeable Staff

We're here in store, and via email and phone, to answer all your craft questions and ensure you have everything you need to make your project perfect.